Pharmacology
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New drug candidates targeting blood clots developed through computer-aided drug design
Using computer-aided drug design, the labs of Heidi Hamm, Jens Meiler, and Craig Lindsley generated a novel series of biologically active compounds that can serve as a basis for anti–blood clot preventative drugs. Read MoreJun. 6, 2024
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Iverson named School of Medicine Basic Sciences associate dean for faculty
Tina Iverson, Louise B. McGavock Chair and Professor of pharmacology and biochemistry, will take the role of associate dean for faculty on July 1, 2024. Read MoreJun. 4, 2024
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Pharmacology, VCAR prioritize diverse funding opportunities to support trainees and faculty
The Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences’ pharmacology department and the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research hosted a special event on April 22 focused on the importance of funding for diverse trainees and faculty in academic settings. The speakers discussed the various grants to fund underrepresented trainees and faculty at various stages in their career. Read MoreJun. 2, 2024
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Research Snapshot: Exploring the range of AlphaFold2’s utility within the realm of protein dynamics
Benjamin P. Brown, assistant professor of pharmacology, and colleagues in the departments of molecular physiology and biophysics, pharmacology, and chemistry, have determined that AlphaFold2 can be used to generate approximations of relative conformational preferences of proteins, which will help researchers better understand a protein’s structure and function across a range of conditions and mutational states. Read MoreMay. 9, 2024
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences Alum Q&A: Jennifer Zachry
Jennifer Zachry, graduate of the Department of Pharmacology who is now the director of business development at Orion Therapeutic, sat down with us to discuss her experience at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and how it played a role in her successful career. Read MoreApr. 23, 2024
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Nguyen marries basic and translational approaches to ID new brain region responsible for epileptic seizures
Assistant professor of pharmacology Quynh Anh Nguyen spearheaded research that points to a previously unidentified region of the hippocampus as responsible for epileptic seizures. The work could lead to new avenues of treatment to help epilepsy patients control their seizures. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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Carrie Jones wins Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award at Spring Assembly
This year’s Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award was awarded to Carrie Jones, associate professor of pharmacology, for her work understanding schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and addiction and her willingness to support students in her lab. Read MoreApr. 15, 2024
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Fourteen biomedical sciences students receive 2024 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award
Fourteen biomedical sciences students from across the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the School of Medicine have been awarded the Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award from the Graduate School. Read MoreApr. 10, 2024
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Celebrating recent appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences community members who were promoted or received new appointments from January to March 2024! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read MoreApr. 4, 2024
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Sean Davies awarded Scaling Success grant to develop small molecules with promise of protecting against cardiometabolic disease
Davies received a Scaling Success grant to advance research on NAPE-PLD activators—potential key players in fighting cardiometabolic diseases. The team’s innovative research could lead to breakthrough treatments. Read MoreMar. 28, 2024