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Endowed Chairs bestowed on our Biochemistry Faculty in 2020
Jan. 14, 2021—Hearty congratulations to the newly announced Endowed Chairs bestowed on our Biochemistry Faculty in 2020: Drs. Brian O. Bachmann, David K. Cortez, Tina M. Iverson and Kimryn Rathmell.
Kudos to Yi Ren lab for COVID safety!
Jan. 13, 2021—See this update from the Dr. Yi Ren lab, with kudos for COVID safety!
See Houra Merrikh’s New Faculty Profile Video!
Jan. 12, 2021—Houra Merrikh, Drug Resistance & DNA Replication Conflicts
Scott Hiebert appointed acting chair of National Cancer Advisory Board
Jan. 11, 2021—Congratulations Dr. Scott Hiebert, newly appointed as acting chair of the National Cancer Advisory Board!
Lourdes Estrada named Director-Elect of Vanderbilt Academy for Excellence in Education
Jan. 10, 2021—Congratulations to our fabulous medical educator, Dr. Lourdes Estrada, who will serve as Director-Elect of the Vanderbilt Academy for Excellence in Education until 2022, then Director from 2022-2024.
Geena Ildefonso is newest Levi Watkins, Jr. Student Awardee
Jan. 9, 2021—Kudos to our newest Levi Watkins, Jr. Student Awardee, Geena Ildefonso (CPB, Quaranta Lab) for fostering a diverse environment that is encouraging to all. Way to go!
Michael Sheedlo is one of PMI’s 2020 Sidney Colowick Awardees!
Jan. 8, 2021—Congrats to PostDoc Michael Sheedlo (Lacy Lab) as one of PMI’s 2020 Sidney Colowick Awardees!
Angela Kruse earns coveted 2020 Human Islet Research Network Scholarship
Jan. 7, 2021—We have a winner! PostDoc Angela Kruse (Caprioli Lab) received one of only nine nationally awarded scholarships from the 2020 Human Islet Research Network.
Sarah Glass is Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Professional Development & Training Grant recipient
Jan. 6, 2021—Congrats to our stellar Sarah Glass, recipient of the Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Professional Development & Training Grant.
Richard Armstrong Mentoring Award Lecture Photos & Zoom Video
Jan. 5, 2021—Thank you to all who attended the Richard Armstrong Mentoring Award Lecture by Dr. Walter Chazin on Sept 11. Almost 200 people were on hand to celebrate scientific mentorship by our faculty members. Photos Zoom Video Recording
Congratulations Chuck Sanders, President-Elect of the Protein Society
Jan. 4, 2021—Congratulations to the new President-Elect of the Protein Society, Dr. Chuck Sanders! Founded in 1986, the Protein Society is an international, not-for-profit, scholarly society advancing research into protein structure, function, design and applications.
Combating Racial Injustice in our Department: A Message to all BCHM Students
Jun. 12, 2020—To our fellow Biochemistry students, As president and vice-president of the Biochemistry Student Association (BSA), Tata and I believe we have a responsibility for the well-being of all of our students. The recent events surrounding racial injustice and acts of violence committed against George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, among many others, have brought...
Statement on Recent Events
Jun. 3, 2020—May 31, 2020 Dear Colleagues, Like you, I am deeply disturbed by the terrible and senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Our hearts go out to the Floyd family and friends, and to the African-American community as a whole. I know the entire university shares in this sentiment which was strongly expressed by Interim Chancellor Wente....
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