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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 More

By Chuck Sanders Photo by Vanderbilt Professor Matt Tyska on Aug. 21, 2017, in Gallatin, Tennessee. North America will enjoy a rare treat this spring. A total eclipse of the sun will start in Mexico around noon and move northeasternly, passing San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, bisecting Arkansas, hitting southern… Read More

The School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation launch the Innovation Ignition Fund. This pilot program offers up to $500,000 in funding and drug development mentorship from Vanderbilt scientists with expertise in translational research. Read More

Chuck Sanders, Vice Dean, Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences British author J.R.R. Tolkien had a lot to say about the creative process and I’d like to explore how his thoughts relate to the pursuit of cutting-edge scientific research. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion provides both the mythological underpinning… Read More

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 Cocktails and dinner will be at the Butcher and Bee Rose Room at 5:30 p.m. CT. 902 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206 (map) Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 The Board of Visitors meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT. Read More

By Chuck Sanders President-past of the Protein Society The American holiday of Thanksgiving is my favorite. I am guessing that some of my friends from the Great White North share the same opinion about the Canadian version of this feast day, which occurs there in early October. Taking… Read More

Click here to view the 2019 BOV handout. Read More

The ORCID US Community Consortium, of which Vanderbilt is a member, is offering an ORCID Workshop for Researchers on Nov. 16. As many know, federal agencies and publishers increasingly ask for digital persistent identifiers like ORCID. The VU Libraries recommend this session if you do not already have an account. Virtual ORCID… Read More

At Vanderbilt, we are committed to helping our students navigate and grow through the rigor of graduate education. And, our faculty are committed to helping all students, not just those in their own research groups. To extend this commitment, we have assembled a team of faculty to serve as auxiliary… Read More

Vice Dean Chuck Sanders conducted his annual Halloween interview, this time with Sesame Street’s Count von Count, a much loved and highly respected expert on teaching numerical skills to children. Here is a transcript of their conversation. CS: Mr. von Count, let me say what an incredible honor it… Read More