Molecular Physiology And Biophysics

In a recent study, Vanderbilt researchers address a significant gap in our understanding of how noncoding regions of the genome regulate important biological processes, such as X-chromosome inactivation. They use an innovative, single-cell approach to uncover new mechanistic insights into how specific long noncoding RNAs control critical gene regulation events. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers developed a deep-learning tool, RNAmigos2, that accelerates the discovery of RNA-targeting small-molecule drugs by 10,000 times compared to traditional methods, unlocking a promising new frontier in medicine. Read More

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences members who were promoted or received new appointments between January and March 2025. These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read More

Members of the diabetes and metabolic research community gathered at Vanderbilt for a symposium honoring Dr. Alan Cherrington, whose monumental contributions to diabetes research and metabolic regulation have revolutionized therapeutic strategies for diabetes management throughout his career. Read More

Meet Elana Milano, program manager for research for the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Read More

Researchers from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences have discovered that the concentration of a critical protein influences the formation of the gallbladder and the bile duct system. Read More

Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences members who were promoted or received new appointments between October and December 2024. These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school.  Read More

As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the accomplishments and contributions to science and society made by School of Medicine Basic Sciences community members throughout the past year. The efforts of our faculty, trainees, staff, and collaborators have resulted pioneering discoveries that tangibly benefit society. Read More

Sonja Fulmer, a graduate of Chemical and Physical Biology Program who is now the deputy director of the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence, sat down with us to discuss her experience studying basic science at Vanderbilt and how it played a role in her successful career. Read More

For more than 50 years, Vanderbilt has been a global leader in the quest to understand, prevent, and treat diabetes. Read More