Department Of Biochemistry

  • Vanderbilt University

    DNA replication discovery opens pathways to understanding and treating cancer, aging and degenerative disease

    An international collaboration steered by David Cortez, Richard N. Armstrong, Ph.D. Chair for Innovation in Biochemistry, explored how cells tolerate DNA damage and genome instability—and they arrived at conclusions that will redirect research into DNA replication as a target for cancer and disease therapeutics. Cells continuously divide… Read More

    May. 2, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    An inward look into Biochemistry

    The Department of Biochemistry is nestled within the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, but even though Basic Sciences was only established in 2015, the biochemistry department has been an integral part of Vanderbilt since its foundation in 1925. Historically, the department was known for its prowess in nutrition and toxicology,… Read More

    Jan. 28, 2022

  • New Awards Announced for Postdoctoral Scholars in Biochemistry

    New Awards Announced for Postdoctoral Scholars in Biochemistry

    By Dave Cortez and Aaron Conley The Department of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences announced new annual awards for postdoctoral scholars called the Destination Biochemistry Postdoctoral Scholar Awards. These awards will support exceptional postdoctoral fellows from around the world as they join labs in the Department… Read More

    Jan. 10, 2022

  • Headshot of Michael Waterman wearing a dark jacket and red-striped tie. He is wearing eye-glasses.

    Former Chair of Biochemistry Michael Waterman dies

    On Sunday, November 7, Michael Waterman, former chair of the Department of Biochemistry, passed away. Waterman was chair of biochemistry for 18 years and helped develop the department into a place where faculty could thrive. “Mike believed in empowering faculty,” David Cortez, current chair of the department, said. “He always… Read More

    Nov. 12, 2021