Department Of Molecular Physiology And Biophysics
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David H. Wasserman, esteemed scientist and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has died
David H. Wasserman, Annie Mary Lyle Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, died June 20 in Nashville as a result of health issues. He was 66. Read MoreJun. 25, 2024
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Q&A: Reviewing systemic problems for autistic adults in STEMM
AJ Hinton, Amber Crabtree, and colleagues collaborated to provide a commentary on the challenges facing autistic adults in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. As autistic adults face a high unemployment rate, the authors argue that solutions are necessary to evoke change within STEMM institutions to acquire and retain autistic employees. Read MoreJun. 5, 2024
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Seven Vanderbilt faculty members named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Volker Haase, professor of molecular biology and physiology, was named 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read MoreApr. 26, 2024
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A Nobel-worthy discovery spawns a new field—and new therapies
Cohen was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of epidermal growth factor, a protein produced in the body that influences the development of nerve and skin tissues by stimulating cell growth and differentiation. The discovery of EGF launched an entire field of research into growth factor signaling and had major impacts on human health. Read MoreMar. 7, 2024
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Diabetes discoveries: Transforming understanding and care
Prior to insulin’s introduction to the clinic in 1922, life expectancy after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis was only one to two years. Even after insulin, without the understanding and technology we have today, managing diabetes was a struggle. Read MoreMar. 7, 2024
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Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names first scholars
A research endeavor that seeks to develop a new cancer immunotherapy utilizing nanobody delivery and targeted heating of tumors has received funding from the Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund. Read MoreFeb. 23, 2024
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Immune research authority Robert Tampé to deliver Apex Lecture on March 7
Immune research authority Robert Tampé will present the Vanderbilt School of Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on March 7, 2024. Read MoreFeb. 21, 2024
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Immune research authority Robert Tampé to deliver Apex Lecture on March 7
Immune research authority Robert Tampé to present the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture March 7. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2024