BRET News
Chazin named senior associate dean of biomedical research education and training
Mar. 28, 2024—Walter Chazin, Chancellor’s Chair in Medicine and professor of biochemistry and chemistry, has been named senior associate dean of biomedical research education and training. Kathleen Gould, Louise B. McGavock Chair, is stepping down from the role after 14 years with the BRET Office to return her focus to her researchprogram in the department of cell and developmental...
Ring Lights Available for Trainees
Mar. 21, 2024—The BRET Office now has Ring Lights available for Trainees to use! Ring Lights can be helpful tools for virtual interviews and meetings as they provide high quality lightning to your computer camera. Trainees are free to come to the BRET Office anytime Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am-5:00 pm to check out a Ring Light for...
Ted Retires from Vanderbilt!
Mar. 20, 2024—After starting his career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and then time at MD Anderson in Houston, Ted returned to Vanderbilt and started his role in Finance and Administration with BRET in June 2016. In October 2018, Ted became the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. Always known to arrive at the office very early...
Donate to 2024 Career Closet
Feb. 26, 2024—We are excited to announce the Graduate Career Closet, an event co-sponsored with the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, the Career Center, the Graduate School, and the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center that will be held on April 3-4, 2024. The Graduate Career Closet is an opportunity for students to receive free interview-ready clothes provided...
Event: Preparing for Tax Treaty Renewal and Tax Return Season
Feb. 5, 2024—The Vanderbilt International Tax Office and BRET International Trainee Support team are excited to host the 2nd part of the workshop on US taxes. The session titled “Preparing for tax treaty renewal & Tax return season” will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm in Light Hall 411ABCD. This...
Stabile promoted to Director of Trainee Engagement and Well-being
Jan. 26, 2024—Associate Director of Trainee Well-being Dr. RC Stabile will become the Director of Trainee Engagement and Well-being in the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office, effective February 1. Dr. Stabile serves the BRET trainee community by supporting their care needs and creating intentional opportunities to gather as a community. This role collaborates with various...
Lunch and Learn: Personal Finance and the Power of Investing
Jan. 17, 2024—The BRET Office is excited to announce the next virtual Lunch and Learn to host Jeremy Schneider. Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur and personal finance expert! After starting an internet company in college and selling it at the age of 34 for over $5M and retiring at 36, Jeremy has dedicated his life to teaching personal...
Fifth Annual BRET Winter Showcase Enchants Audiences with Artistic Brilliance and Community Engagement
Dec. 22, 2023—Langford Hall was transformed into a hub of creativity and community on Thursday night as the fifth annual BRET Winter Showcase, sponsored by the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) program, unfolded to the delight of students, faculty, and the broader Vanderbilt community. The BRET program, a cornerstone of Vanderbilt’s commitment to fostering scientific and...
2023 Winter Showcase
Nov. 14, 2023—From beautiful original compositions to witty comedy, the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training gives students, postdocs, staff, and faculty the opportunity to step into the spotlight during its fifth annual Winter Showcase, scheduled for December 14th at 6 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Please use the link below to register so we can accurately order...
Data and Drinks Seminar
Nov. 9, 2023—BRET OUTCOMES TEAM + ASPIRE PRESENTS Ever wonder what Biomedical PhD careers look like in the first 10 years after graduation? Do PhD students change career goals during grad school? If they change, why? How many people do a postdoc these days? How long do people stay in postdocs? What kinds of jobs are people...
BRET 360º
Nov. 7, 2023—The BRET office publishes an annual report titled, BRET 360°, to summarize our accomplishments and ongoing projects for internal and external audiences interested in our work. We invite you to learn about our efforts to enhance our students’ development, support our students’ training, and serve the needs of our faculty in the biomedical research community at Vanderbilt...
Vanderbilt University Virtual Postdoc Preview
Nov. 3, 2023—On Friday, March 22, 2024, The Vanderbilt University Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) is hosting the 4th annual Vanderbilt Integrated Training Alliance (VITA), a virtual postdoc preview for senior graduate students.
Career Outcomes Publication
Oct. 26, 2023—The BRET Outcomes Team and the ASPIRE Program are proud to share their paper, now in FASEB BioAdvances, analyzing the progression of career outcomes in our Vanderbilt BRET PhD alumni, “From goal to outcome: Analyzing the progression of biomedical sciences PhD careers in a longitudinal study using an expanded taxonomy.”
Simple Beginnings
Aug. 21, 2023—The annual Simple Beginnings Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony commemorates the advent of the new class of doctoral students at Vanderbilt University. Doctoral students, who are beginning training programs within the School of Medicine, receive a lab coat and well-wishes as they begin their studies. The ceremony is made possible by the generous support from individual alumni,...
ASPIRE Grant Repository
Aug. 20, 2023—The ASPIRE team maintains a repository of funded grant applications written by Vanderbilt graduate students. Access is restricted to Vanderbilt graduate students who are currently writing a grant application. Currently the repository contains example F31 NIH NRSA , AHA, and NSF GRFP grant applications. If you are a VU student who is interested in viewing the repository, please fill out the request...