Trainees

The BRET Office of Career Development’s 2026 annual career symposium brought together Vanderbilt alums and other professionals to showcase the diverse career paths available to biomedical trainees once they graduate. Through panel discussions, networking opportunities, and personal career stories, trainees gained valuable insights into careers spanning medical communications, medical affairs, industry, consulting, and beyond. Read More

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on the achievements and contributions to science made by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences community over the past year. SOMBS facilitates outstanding fundamental science research across four departments, two institutes, 10 centers, and 18 core facilities. The work of our faculty,… Read More

As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at the accomplishments and contributions to science and society made by School of Medicine Basic Sciences community members throughout the past year. The efforts of our faculty, trainees, staff, and collaborators have resulted pioneering discoveries that tangibly benefit society. Read More

Vanderbilt’s ASPIRE program recently hosted its yearly career symposium, bringing biomedical science professionals, including biomedical sciences alums, to speak about their jobs and share diverse career pathways available to our trainees. Read More

Prior to insulin’s introduction to the clinic in 1922, life expectancy after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis was only one to two years. Even after insulin, without the understanding and technology we have today, managing diabetes was a struggle. Read More