Biomedical Research Education And Training

Denise Zannino Childree, PhD’09, used the training from her neuroscience Ph.D. to jump start a career in science policy and science communication. Currently the director of communications and strategic engagement for a geotechnical engineering firm, she reflects on her time at Vanderbilt and shares advice with current trainees. Read More

The BRET Office of Career Development’s 2026 annual career symposium brought together Vanderbilt alums and other professionals to showcase the diverse career paths available to biomedical trainees once they graduate. Through panel discussions, networking opportunities, and personal career stories, trainees gained valuable insights into careers spanning medical communications, medical affairs, industry, consulting, and beyond. Read More

Joyonna Gamble-George, PhD’16, believes that science is humanitarianism. Thanks to her upbringing and her Vanderbilt training, through the roles she has had—from entrepreneur to research scientist to policy fellow—she has focused on helping people in her personal and professional lives. Read More

The School of Medicine Basic Sciences is a remarkable community dedicated to advancing the study of human biology, health, and disease. In addition to the award-winning faculty, postdocs, and students who are at the forefront of our cutting-edge research, a large part of our school’s success can be attributed to… Read More

The 2024 Center for Structural Biology Symposium, which took place on March 28, celebrated its decades of success, research undertakings, and goal of strengthening the structural biology community at Vanderbilt. Read More