BRET
-
School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Daniela Hernandez Duque
Meet Daniela Hernandez Duque, outcomes research program manager in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Read MoreAugust 31, 2026
-
Celebrating five years of investment in innovation: Brighter Ventures Student Award granted to Victoria Howard to support artificial intelligence–driven vaccine design
Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedical research, and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences is preparing the next generation of scientists to lead that future through the Brighter Ventures Student Award. The 2026 recipient is Victoria Howard. Read MoreAugust 27, 2026
-
Trainee Tribute: Ritika Raghavan
Meet Ritika Raghavan, a fifth-year neuroscience Ph.D. candidate in Julio Ayala’s lab. Read MoreAugust 19, 2026
-
Ten-year anniversary: People who shaped the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by honoring 10 individuals and community groups who helped shape the structure and culture of our school. Read MoreMay 10, 2026
-
Ten-year anniversary: Ten decisions that characterize the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting ten defining moments from our short history. Read MoreMay 3, 2026
-
Trainee Tribute: Caroline Bodnya
Meet Caroline Bodnya, a Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Vivian Gama in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Read MoreApril 23, 2026
-
Roger Chalkley, Ph.D. Critical Need Fund supports trainees when life’s unexpected challenges arise
As Vanderbilt prepares for Giving Day, the Roger Chalkley, Ph.D. Critical Need Fund highlights the powerful impact that philanthropic support can have on trainees navigating the unpredictable realities of life during graduate school. Read MoreMarch 17, 2026
-
ASPIRE Down the Road: Exploring the local pharmaceutical industry in Nashville
Vanderbilt trainees and postdocs explored Nashville’s biotech scene, starting with contract research organization Inotiv. Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
-
Trainee Tribute: Jen Silverman
Meet Jen Silverman, a Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Matthew Tyska in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
-
Seeing Seattle: ASPIRE on the Road visits the Pacific Northwest
“After this trip, I now see the job search, networking, and application process as an exciting journey—a journey to meet great people, to better understand myself, to identify work cultures where I can belong and thrive, and to develop professional skills beyond my Ph.D. training,” Zhengyi Chen, a Ph.D. candidate in chemical and physical biology said. Read MoreDecember 2, 2025