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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

Six voices from inside the publication pipeline—five science journal editors and a published postdoc—share practical, hard-won tips to help you get your next paper published. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by recognizing 10 of our hundreds of exemplary alums who have completed their training in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by learning about 10 philanthropic enterprises that that foster community and help sustain the research momentum of our school. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by honoring 10 individuals and community groups who helped shape the structure and culture of our school. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting ten defining moments from our short history. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting 10 scientific discoveries and achievements from our short history. Read More

Ever wonder what about the ROI on biomedical research looks like? At the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, scientists are delivering answers—by driving discoveries that are already improving human health and paving the way for tomorrow’s treatments. This 2025–26 roundup highlights some of the year’s most exciting advances, showing the extraordinary value of sustained support for biomedical science. Read More

In honor of the 2026 Women’s History Month, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences is highlighting female faculty from our school. We asked them to reflect on their journeys and the changes they have experienced in how biomedical research and academia treat their women. Read More

Department of Cell and Developmental Biology faculty are unraveling the mysteries of human cells one discovery at a time. Read More