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Fred Guengerich: 50 years of sowing seeds and harvesting rewards
For bichemist Fred Guengerich, the story of his 50-plus years in science can be told through his 98 semesters on Vanderbilt University’s faculty; the 22 graduate students and 141 postdoctoral fellows and visiting scientists he has mentored; the 768 primary research papers, 324 invited reviews and chapters, and 138 book chapters and published proceedings he has authored; and the 125,316 of times he has been cited. But even those numbers don’t tell the whole story. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2024
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art’ is Feb. 20
Join the next Lab-to-Table conversation, “Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art” on Feb. 20 at 11:00 a.m. Read MoreFeb. 7, 2024
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Vanderbilt International Researchers Alliance will host annual symposium highlighting international research, inclusion, and stories
VIRAL will highlight the work and stories of the university’s international researcher community during its second annual symposium. The platform is for international students to discuss research, inclusion, and personal experiences. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2024
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Combining unique methods, Kuriyan lab discovers new protein functions; explores physical space of proteins
Combining deep mutagenesis and cryo-EM reveals new conformational state of a protein responsible for high-speed DNA replication. The research builds on growing theories of molecular evolution. Read MoreFeb. 6, 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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Membrane biophysics authority Jeanne Stachowiak to deliver Apex Lecture on Feb. 13
Stachowiak is recognized for a paradigm-shifting discovery in the field of membrane biophysics, demonstrating that proteins can induce membrane curvature solely through a surface-crowding mechanism. Her lab investigates the biophysical mechanisms that underlie the function of lipid membranes in cells and explores the opportunity of creating bio-inspired materials and systems that borrow these mechanisms. Read MoreFeb. 1, 2024
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Marnett lab intern selected as top scholar in prestigious Regeneron competition
High school student Benjamin Gordon, former Marnett lab intern, has been named a top scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, the oldest science and math competition for high school seniors in the U.S. Read MoreJan. 25, 2024
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Celebrating recent appointments and promotions in Basic Sciences
We extend congratulations to our many community members who were recently promoted or received new appointments. These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read MoreJan. 24, 2024
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‘Molecular Muse’ exhibit features Artist-in-Residence program’s science-inspired art
The “Molecular Muse” exhibit is a sampling of pieces from the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation Artist-in-Residence (VI4-AiR) program. The program was recently awarded a fourth year of funding from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Read MoreJan. 23, 2024
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Torres becomes first Vanderbilt graduate student to receive AAC&U’s Future Leaders Award
In addition to her laboratory research and academic successes, Ph.D. candidate Teresa Torres works to promote DEI at Vanderbilt, which has earned her the AAC&U’s K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. She is the first Vanderbilt graduate student to receive this award. Read MoreJan. 19, 2024