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Vivien Casagrande honored at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego
Nov. 7, 2018—Vivien Casagrande, Ph.D. was posthumously inducted into the Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor at the recent Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego. The Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor is a posthumous award for a neuroscientist who pursued career excellence and exhibited dedication to the advancement of women in neuroscience. The recipient is recognized at the Celebration...
Exploring Single Cell Data
Oct. 30, 2018—The Lau lab has uncovered a method for exploring single cell data Read More
CDB Graduate students and post docs explore science policy and advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 24, 2018—CDB Graduate Students Colbie Chinowsk and Megan Postema (Tyska Lab) along with Lindsey Seldin, Ph.D. (Marara Lab) and Roslin Thoppil, Ph.D. (Kaverina Lab) join other Vanderbilt students and post docs in DC exploring advocacy and policy in science. Read the rest of the story here
The Macara lab is looking for a new RA-II technician
Oct. 22, 2018—The Macara lab is looking for a new RA-II technician to support a dynamic laboratory of about 10 people, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, working on breast cancer and epithelial development. The successful candidate will have skills in cell and molecular biology, and be able to handle mice for genotyping and breeding.
New breast cancer research funded at Vanderbilt university
Oct. 16, 2018—Dr. Lindsey Seldin at Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine is researching a rare type of breast cancer that is actually affecting a woman in Grundy County, Tennessee. Since most research money goes toward developing treatment for breast cancer that’s already been formed, Dr. Seldin’s studies are starting new traditions. https://fox17.com/news/local/new-breast-cancer-research-funded-at-vanderbilt-university
Post Doc in Miller Lab arrives at Vanderbilt as part of the second cohort of Academic Pathway fellows
Oct. 1, 2018—Post Doc in Miller Lab arrives at Vanderbilt as part of the second cohort of Academic Pathway fellows: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/09/28/second-cohort-of-academic-pathways-fellows-arrives-on-campus/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vanderbilt-news+%28Vanderbilt+News%29
Ken Lau and the NIH Moonshot Grant
Sep. 27, 2018—Read more about Ken Lau and the NIH Cancer Moonshot Grant
Tyska Lab : How microvilli form
Sep. 21, 2018—The gut is lined by cells containing brush borders, which are composed of arrays of microvillar protrusions that help in nutrient absorption and provide a barrier against pathogens and toxins. Microbes such as E. coli can destroy microvilli with potentially life-threatening results. But how microvilli form has not been well understood. Using super-resolution microscopy and live cell...
PDB 2018 Retreat – see this year’s group photo
Sep. 11, 2018—
Faculty Spotlight: Vivian Gama
Sep. 6, 2018—See the interview of Vivian Game here