The goals and mission of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences communication team are to effectively communicate the groundbreaking research, educational initiatives, and accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students within Basic Sciences. Ultimately, the team strives to enhance the visibility and reputation of Vanderbilt Basic Sciences and foster a culture of scientific excellence and innovation.
There are three easy ways for you to help the Basic Sciences communications team get the word out about research from your lab:
If your paper has been accepted but not yet published…
…fill out this research intake form to tell the team about your recently accepted or published papers. They will publish the information as an interview, put together an article, or otherwise promote.
(For easy access, bookmark this page on your browser: https://vanderbilt-university.formstack.com/forms/vanderbilt_basic_sciences_research_news_intake_form)
Note that, even if your papers are embargoed, you can still share your manuscripts with us for us to prepare materials that can publish right after the embargo lifts.
If your paper is out…
…fill out this research intake form anyway!
…also, we're happy to share your work on the SOMBS X account or LinkedIn account, whether or not you yourself have accounts on those platforms.
If your data is visual…
…regardless of publication status, Instagram is a great place to share your work. The team can share your work on the SOMBS account and in Basically Speaking. An image does not have to be related to a recent paper for them to share it - it can be part of a developing project or training. Reach out to sombscomms@vanderbilt.edu to submit your visuals.
Please share your new papers with the comms team, especially if you've never done that before. They want to make sure to hear from as many faculty as possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the communications team and they'll make sure you're taken care of.