Meet The Departments

Department of Cell and Developmental Biology faculty are unraveling the mysteries of human cells one discovery at a time. Read More

By Emily Hawes and Lorena Infante Lara The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences encompasses four departments: Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, and Pharmacology. Through this article series, we are featuring each one, highlighting their proudest accomplishments, unique strengths,… Read More

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. Today, the department pushes forward by focusing on hiring exceptional faculty, developing its research infrastructure, and continually improving its training environment. Read More