Vanderbilt Institute Of Chemical Biology
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Jeffrey Spraggins named director of Vanderbilt University Mass Spectrometry Research Center
Jeffrey Spraggins, a leading scientist in imaging mass spectrometry, has been named director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Center. The MSRC is a highly collaborative research entity incorporating a wide range of technologies and serving hundreds of users, including partnering with pharmaceutical companies on drug development research. Read MoreJul. 17, 2024
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Davies, Doran win inaugural Innovation Ignition Fund grant to pursue anti-inflammatory drug discovery
A drug discovery project to mitigate cardiovascular inflammation headed by Sean Davies and Amanda Doran receives funding injection from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. Read MoreJul. 15, 2024
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Stephen Doster
Meet Stephen Doster, associate program director of academic and educational support in Basic Sciences. Read MoreMay. 13, 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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McLean Receives 2023 Eastern Analytical Symposium award for Outstanding Achievements in Mass Spectrometry
John McLean, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Associate Provost for Graduate Education, Director of the Center for Innovative Technologies and VICB member, has been named the winner of the 2023 EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Mass Spectrometry. Read MoreNov. 21, 2023
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Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund
When Waddell Walker Hancock founded the A.B. Hancock Jr. Memorial Laboratory for Cancer Research 40 years ago at Vanderbilt, she was determined that the right combination of imagination, perseverance and scientific talent could win the fight against cancer. Hancock Lab researchers have earned many national honors and 13 patents for… Read MoreJun. 15, 2023
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A ‘supermere’ method for biomarker discovery
Cells in the body communicate by sending and receiving protein and genetic information packaged in extracellular vesicles and nanoparticles, including exomeres and supermeres. This complex transport system is important not only in health, but in disorders as diverse as cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. For example,… Read MoreApr. 6, 2023
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Goldenring’s gastrointestinal research contributions lauded
James Goldenring, MD, PhD, the Paul W. Sanger Professor of Experimental Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been honored by the American Gastroenterological Association for making significant contributions to understanding gastrointestinal disease. Goldenring, vice chair of Surgical Research for the Section of Surgical Sciences and professor of Surgery… Read MoreMar. 23, 2023
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E. coli uses serine to abide acidity
E. coli bacteria are the main cause of urinary tract infections. It is thought that we acquire many of the E. coli strains through ingestion, which means that these bacteria must survive the harsh conditions in the stomach, which is acidic enough to dissolve skin. How do these bacteria survive… Read MoreMar. 23, 2023
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McLean & Friedman named to associate provost role
Two veteran faculty members, highly regarded for their administrative leadership within their respective departments and their deep commitment to research and student development, have been appointed associate provosts at Vanderbilt University, announced Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. John McLean, Stevenson Professor… Read MoreDec. 16, 2022