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Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Hannah Collins headshot with gold VU background

    Collins named Destination Biochemistry Stanley Cohen Postdoctoral Scholar

    Hannah Collins was named the 2025 Destination Biochemistry Stanley Cohen Postdoctoral Scholar in recognition of her exceptional training, innovative research on microglial signaling, and strong potential as a future scientific leader. Joining Bruce Carter’s lab, she brings significant expertise and new perspectives to studies of the Jedi receptor in microglial function. Read More

    Dec. 16, 2025

  • Headshot of Dave Vigerust in a navy suit on a gray background. The image is overlaid over a golden background emblazoned with the Vanderbilt name.

    Alum Answers with Dave Vigerust

    For our latest Alum Answers feature, meet Dave Vigerust, PhD’04, who trained as a scientist in Vanderbilt’s IGP umbrella program and then in the Cellular and Molecular Pathology program. He has spent his career interfacing between basic research and the clinic and is now the chief scientific and strategy officer of three companies. Read More

    Nov. 20, 2025

  • Houra Merrik (left) and Juan Carvajal-García sit at a round table and smile as Carvajal-García holds a plaque commemorating his award.

    Carvajal-García named Destination Biochemistry Advanced Postdoctoral Scholar

    Juan Carvajal-García has been named a 2025 Destination Biochemistry Advanced Postdoctoral Scholar, a distinction granted by the Department of Biochemistry at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences. The award will support his transition into an independent research position. Read More

    Aug. 18, 2025