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Celebrating appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences: April–June 2026

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences faculty members who were promoted or received new appointments between April and June 2026! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read More

August 11, 2026

A group of the 2026 winners of the Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies pictured with Dean Kuriyan in front of trees. From left to right in the back are Alec Kramer, Christopher Acree, Monica Brown, and Hannah Seagle. From left to right in the front are Kelly O’Rourke, Audrey Thomas, John Kuriyan, Anthony Ferranti, and Alyssa Jarabek

School of Medicine Basic Sciences honors eight students with 2026 Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences has named eight Ph.D. students as recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies, recognizing their outstanding research accomplishments and excellence in graduate education. Read More

June 23, 2026

Eating breakfast affects how your body responds to lunch—and a hormone is to blame

Eating breakfast affects how our livers respond to lunch. Research from the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics indicates that this well-known, metabolic memory phenomenon is a result of hormonal interplay and points to critical roles not just for insulin but for glucagon as well. Read More

June 9, 2026

A crowd of people intermingles outside the ballrooms in the Student Life Center. The photo is taken from a high angle such as a second story. A circular emblem celebrating 10 years of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences is on the bottom left corner.

Ten-year anniversary: Ten trainee success stories from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by recognizing 10 of our hundreds of exemplary alums who have completed their training in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Read More

May 24, 2026

Celebrating appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences: January–March 2026

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences faculty members who were promoted or received new appointments between January and March 2026! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read More

April 29, 2026

Crystal structures and design elements on a blueprint. On top of the blueprint is a 3D representation of the bacterial flagellar motor, shown here with its layers/components in different colors. A circular emblem celebrating 10 years of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences is on the bottom left corner.

Ten-year anniversary: Ten defining discoveries and research collaborations in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting 10 scientific discoveries and achievements from our short history. Read More

April 27, 2026

From left to right, Katie Coate, Lourdes Estrada, Vivian Gama, and Katrin Karbstein standing in Light Hall Plaza.

These researchers are shaping the future of women in STEM

In honor of the 2026 Women’s History Month, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences is highlighting female faculty from our school. We asked them to reflect on their journeys and the changes they have experienced in how biomedical research and academia treat their women. Read More

March 25, 2026

Molecular Physiology And Biophysics