Lorena Infante Lara
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Hodges lab sheds new light on mechanisms of gene regulatory divergence between species
The labs of Emily Hodges, assistant professor of biochemistry, and Tony Capra, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco, have devised a method to separate the relative contributions of cis vs. trans regulatory mechanisms to gene regulatory divergence between species. Read MoreApr. 18, 2024
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Nguyen marries basic and translational approaches to ID new brain region responsible for epileptic seizures
Assistant professor of pharmacology Quynh Anh Nguyen spearheaded research that points to a previously unidentified region of the hippocampus as responsible for epileptic seizures. The work could lead to new avenues of treatment to help epilepsy patients control their seizures. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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New structures offer insight into how a bacterial motor powers bacterial chemotaxis, a key infectious process
An international collaboration led by Professor of Pharmacology Tina Iverson identified how bacteria move in response to their environment, a process essential for infection by pathogens. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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Hinton lab maps structure of mitochondria at different life stages
Antentor Hinton Jr. spearheaded a collaboration with labs from across Vanderbilt University, the U.S., and Brazil to create 3D maps of mitochondria inside brown adipose tissue, which may help researchers identify potential therapies to treat metabolic ailments. Read MoreApr. 4, 2024
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Guengerich proposes paradigm shift in enzyme biochemistry
The lab of Professor of Biochemistry Fred Guengerich has proposed a paradigm shift in the understanding of a critical chemical reaction involved in sterol biosynthesis. Read MoreFeb. 22, 2024
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Destination Biochemistry welcomes Baris and Pollenz—and new applicants
Baris and Pollenz have been selected as the Danzo and Cohen Postdoctoral Scholars, respectively. Destination Biochemistry applications for the next cohort are due Thursday, Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb. 2, 2024
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Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults
An international collaboration led by Vanderbilt researchers has identified a key component in lesions associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Read MoreDec. 20, 2023
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Harrison named Brighter Ventures Student Award recipient
Marie-Claire Harrison, a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Brighter Ventures Student Award. The Brighter Ventures Student Award supports Ph.D. students interested in the application of artificial intelligence in the biomedical research field. This award was established by Laurent Audoly, a graduate… Read MoreMay. 25, 2023