Nobel Prize
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The lasting impact of Vanderbilt’s life sciences Nobelists
As one of the top 50 U.S. universities with the most Nobel Prize winners, Vanderbilt stands as a cornerstone of scientific achievement and ground-breaking research. Read MoreMar. 7, 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