Alexandra Scammell

Graduate student Lijun “Reese” Guo in the lab of Quynh Anh Nguyen has received a 2026 Predoctoral Research Fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society to investigate how inhibitory circuits in a small, understudied region of the brain regulate seizure activity. The fellowship will support Guo’s research and advanced training as he works toward a better understanding of the neural circuitry underlying epilepsy. Read More

The 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is Beautiful Image Contest celebrates three researchers, Spencer Rothfuss, Hannah Collins, and James Hayes, whose striking microscopy images reveal unexpected beauty in the microscopic world. From an accidental ice crystal to the intricate cellular landscapes of the brain and developing zebrafish eye, this year’s winning images showcase the artistry and scientific discovery made possible through advanced imaging. Read More

Meet Ritika Raghavan, a fifth-year neuroscience Ph.D. candidate in Julio Ayala’s lab. Read More

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences faculty members who were promoted or received new appointments between April and June 2026! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read More

The MSRC Imaging Mass Spectrometry Core now offers 10x Genomics’ Xenium platform for spatial transcriptomics, providing Vanderbilt researchers with a powerful new way to visualize and quantify gene expression within intact tissues at single-cell resolution. The service expands the core’s multimodal imaging capabilities and supports investigators from project planning through data analysis. Read More

Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders, which influence memory, cognition, behavior, and overall quality of life, affect millions of people worldwide. In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, learn how researchers within the School of Medicine Basic Sciences are advancing discoveries across neuroscience, pharmacology, drug discovery, and more. Read More

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences has named eight Ph.D. students as recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies, recognizing their outstanding research accomplishments and excellence in graduate education. Read More

The BRET Office of Career Development’s 2026 annual career symposium brought together Vanderbilt alums and other professionals to showcase the diverse career paths available to biomedical trainees once they graduate. Through panel discussions, networking opportunities, and personal career stories, trainees gained valuable insights into careers spanning medical communications, medical affairs, industry, consulting, and beyond. Read More

Meet Kelly O’Rourke, a Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Doug Kojetin in the Department of Biochemistry. Read More

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences faculty members who were promoted or received new appointments between January and March 2026! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read More