This NIH-sponsored program provides significant, in-depth training to graduate students studying at the interface of synthetic and mechanistic chemistry, and the biological sciences.
Significant biological training is provided to students who receive in-depth training in synthetic/mechanistic chemistry and significant training in synthetic/mechanistic chemistry is provided to students receiving in-depth training in the biological sciences. The V-CBI program provides students with an opportunity to be part of the VICB mission of “harnessing the power of chemistry to improve human health.”
V-CBI trainees work with more than 40 faculty members across VU programs and can receive their Ph.D. from the following departments:
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Cell & Developmental Biology
Chemical Physical Biology
Chemistry
Developmental Biology
Microbiology and Immunology
Molecular Biophysics
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Pharmacology
Highlights of the training program include a chemical biology curriculum, elective courses for specialized training, an excellent seminar series in chemical biology, an annual student retreat and an in-depth laboratory research experience including lab rotations.
Students are well-grounded in a core discipline and sufficiently well-trained in complementary fields to allow them to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Admission into the training program is available to graduate students with research interests in Chemical Biology and admission into the following:
The Leadership Team will solicit nominations from CBI-elegible faculty in mid- to late-Spring. Shortly thereafter, the Admissions Committee will review applications and make a final decision.
Vanderbilt is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Vanderbilt provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. The Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Disability Services department assists departments with providing reasonable accommodations for students, faculty and staff with disabilities; ensures that Vanderbilt programs and events are accessible to the Vanderbilt community and visitors; monitors the accessibility of the university and medical center buildings; investigates disability discrimination complaints; and provides training on disability related issues.