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Jeffrey Spraggins named director of Vanderbilt University Mass Spectrometry Research Center
Jeffrey Spraggins, a leading scientist in imaging mass spectrometry, has been named director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Center. The MSRC is a highly collaborative research entity incorporating a wide range of technologies and serving hundreds of users, including partnering with pharmaceutical companies on drug development research. Read MoreJul. 17, 2024
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Davies, Doran win inaugural Innovation Ignition Fund grant to pursue anti-inflammatory drug discovery
A drug discovery project to mitigate cardiovascular inflammation headed by Sean Davies and Amanda Doran receives funding injection from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. Read MoreJul. 15, 2024
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Vanderbilt scientists develop new tool that could lead to noninvasive “liquid biopsies”
Researchers from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences recently developed an analytical tool called EV Fingerprinting that could lead to the use of “liquid biopsies” as a substitute for traditional biopsies for certain patients or diseases. Read MoreJul. 15, 2024
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Basic Sciences trainees visit Boston’s biotech with ASPIRE on the Road
Through the ASPIRE on the Road program, the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training office took 12 biomedical trainees from Vanderbilt University to explore Boston’s small and large biotech companies. Read MoreJul. 11, 2024
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The Caprioli Way
It started with a hacksaw and a multimillion-dollar instrument. Richard Caprioli, then a postdoctoral fellow, was given the saw to cut the instrument in half during his first day of his postdoctoral studies. It was the day that Caprioli, now Stanford Moore Professor of Biochemistry, developed a desire to “do innovative things” with mass spectrometry instruments.” This yearning resulted in him becoming a pioneer of new mass spec techniques, including imaging mass spec. Read MoreJul. 8, 2024
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Eminent biochemist Katrin Karbstein joins Vanderbilt University as professor of biochemistry
Leader in the field of ribosome biogenesis, Katrin Karbstein has joined the School of Medicine Basic Sciences as Ingram Professor of Cancer Research and professor of biochemistry. Her work has revealed the intricate details of ribosome biogenesis and revealed how misassembled ribosomes contribute to disease. She is also a community leader and mentor to emerging scholars. Read MoreJul. 8, 2024
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Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery inaugural open house offers behind-the-scenes drug discovery research
The Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery opened its doors to the Nashville community to share firsthand the pioneering work it is conducting on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, addiction, and more. Read MoreJul. 8, 2024
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Vanderbilt names Chen, Gama spring 2024 Seeding Success Grant awards
Seeding Success Grants awarded to Wenbiao Chen, Vivian Gama, and 11 other university faculty members support new work or research directions with strong potential for impact and external funding. Read MoreJun. 25, 2024
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David H. Wasserman, esteemed scientist and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has died
David H. Wasserman, Annie Mary Lyle Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, died June 20 in Nashville as a result of health issues. He was 66. Read MoreJun. 25, 2024
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New CBMS supplemental grant aims to enhance laboratory safety practices
New training grant supplement aims to enhance laboratory safety practices and promote a safety mindset among graduate students and lab leaders. Read MoreJun. 24, 2024