School Of Medicine Basic Sciences

The 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is Beautiful Image Contest celebrates three researchers, Spencer Rothfuss, Hannah Collins, and James Hayes, whose striking microscopy images reveal unexpected beauty in the microscopic world. From an accidental ice crystal to the intricate cellular landscapes of the brain and developing zebrafish eye, this year’s winning images showcase the artistry and scientific discovery made possible through advanced imaging. Read More

Meet Daniela Hernandez Duque, outcomes research program manager in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Read More

Yi Ren, associate professor of biochemistry at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, will deliver a Kairos Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 24. Read More

Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedical research, and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences is preparing the next generation of scientists to lead that future through the Brighter Ventures Student Award. The 2026 recipient is Victoria Howard. Read More

The biochemistry lab of Charles Sanders has provided—for the first time—pharmacological tools to explore the formation of lipid rafts, key structural and functional elements of animal cell membranes. Read More

Meet Ritika Raghavan, a fifth-year neuroscience Ph.D. candidate in Julio Ayala’s lab. Read More

New research from the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology will unlock previously inaccessible biological secrets from over 100-years’ worth of patient samples from across the globe. Read More

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

Meet Kim Viviano, Pod 3 budget/accounting analyst. Read More

The School of Medicine Basic Sciences has renewed its contract with BioRender, affording its community members the opportunity to purchase discounted access to BioRender Premium.Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, faculty with primary appointments in the SOMBS and any of their lab members will be able to purchase a BioRender seat… Read More