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 More

Antentor Hinton Jr. spearheaded a collaboration with labs from across Vanderbilt University, the U.S., and Brazil to create 3D maps of mitochondria inside brown adipose tissue, which may help researchers identify potential therapies to treat metabolic ailments. Read More

Manuel Ascano and Alissa Weaver are one of nine research teams to receive funding to understand the potential biotechnological uses of RNA more fully. The research is expected to provide opportunities to partner with industry to translate knowledge gained in the laboratory into marketable new therapeutics. Read More

Brandt Eichman and Walter Chazin, professors of biochemistry, worked together to provide a better understanding of how exactly DNA replication is initiated. Their work will influence novel small molecule modifier designs that may serve as tools for detailed studies of DNA replication in cells and eventual therapies. Read More

­­Immune response authority Karen Adelman will present the Vanderbilt School of Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on April 10, 2024. Read More

As one of the top 50 U.S. universities with the most Nobel Prize winners, Vanderbilt stands as a cornerstone of scientific achievement and ground-breaking research. Read More

For years, people thought of dopamine as the “reward molecule,” fueling cravings for drugs and other substances by giving users a hit of pleasure. But recent studies by Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research investigators, such as Erin Calipari, have challenged that assumption. Read More

In this issue of Vestigo, as Vanderbilt University celebrates 150 years of existence, we glance back at biomedical research that has taken place here with an eye to the future. Read More

At a time when many schools of medicine are reducing their commitment to basic science, how did the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences come about? Read More

By putting one foot in front of another, these trailblazers have changed Vanderbilt—and the world—with their dedication to basic research and breaking down barriers for themselves and others. Read More