School Of Medicine Basic Sciences
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Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to deliver Apex Lecture on March 4
Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to present the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on March 4, 2024. Read MoreFeb. 16, 2024
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Immune research authority Robert Tampé to deliver Apex Lecture on March 7
Immune research authority Robert Tampé to present the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture March 7. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2024
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Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to deliver Apex Lecture on March 4
Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to present the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Apex Lecture March 4. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2024
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Reinventing journal clubs by designing them using a similar process as research experiments
Venkatesh proposes journal club design framework to enhance training and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read MoreFeb. 12, 2024
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Combining unique methods, Kuriyan lab discovers new protein functions; explores physical space of proteins
Combining deep mutagenesis and cryo-EM reveals new conformational state of a protein responsible for high-speed DNA replication. The research builds on growing theories of molecular evolution. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2024
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Destination Biochemistry welcomes Baris and Pollenz—and new applicants
Baris and Pollenz have been selected as the Danzo and Cohen Postdoctoral Scholars, respectively. Destination Biochemistry applications for the next cohort are due Thursday, Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb. 2, 2024
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Torres becomes first Vanderbilt graduate student to receive AAC&U’s Future Leaders Award
In addition to her laboratory research and academic successes, Ph.D. candidate Teresa Torres works to promote DEI at Vanderbilt, which has earned her the AAC&U’s K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. She is the first Vanderbilt graduate student to receive this award. Read MoreJan. 19, 2024
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Innovation Ignition Fund launches a pilot program to support early-stage therapeutic projects with translational viability
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation launch the Innovation Ignition Fund. This pilot program offers up to $500,000 in funding and drug development mentorship from Vanderbilt scientists with expertise in translational research. Read MoreJan. 8, 2024
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Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults
An international collaboration led by Vanderbilt researchers has identified a key component in lesions associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Read MoreDec. 20, 2023
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Michael Rapé, ubiquitin researcher, to present an Apex Lecture on Sept. 29
By Kate Carter To highlight major inflection points in research, the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences launched the Apex Lecture Series in 2023, which allows the Basic Sciences community to engage with researchers from around the world who are influencing the trajectory of their fields. Read MoreSep. 22, 2023