School Of Medicine Basic Sciences

Researchers from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences found that, although synapses are not bound by a membrane, they are still able to maintain a nanostructure necessary for evoked neurotransmission with the help of a physicochemical phenomenon called liquid-liquid phase separation. 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

People are complicated and so it should be no surprise that among the most difficult tasks that you’ll face as a research group leader in science is recruiting and successfully managing talented and collegial students, postdocs, and staff. This may be especially true for assistant professors and their peers in industry or at research institutes. 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

Whitehead Institute Professor of Biology David Bartel will present a Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on Feb. 11, 2025. Read More

Ashley Brady, PhD’03, assistant dean of biomedical career engagement and strategic partnerships in the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and associate professor of medical education and administration, sat down with us to discuss her experience studying basic science at Vanderbilt and how it played a role in her career. Read More

Researchers from the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, developed a compound that can treat both negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia in rodents. The compound holds promise as an investigational tool and an inspiration for novel schizophrenia therapies. Read More

For her studies related to the molecular and cellular mechanisms of touch circuit development, Shan Meltzer received a prestigious honor from the American Association for Anatomy. Read More

Meet Jo Ann Byl, senior research specialist in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Department of Biochemistry. 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