Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology Archive — Page 2 of 3
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June 20, 2013
Studies outline new model for staph bone infections
Osteomyelitis, a debilitating bone infection most frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria, is particularly challenging to treat. -
March 14, 2013
Photo: VICB anniversary
The Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB) celebrated its 10th anniversary Tuesday with a daylong research symposium. -
February 28, 2013
Bacteria expert Hultgren to deliver Discovery Lecture
Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., an expert on the interactions between bacteria and human hosts, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, March 7. -
February 28, 2013
Institute of Chemical Biology to celebrate 10th anniversary
Top chemists from around the country will be on hand March 12 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB), a brave experiment that helped jumpstart the University’s robust drug discovery initiative. -
February 15, 2013
Cure in sight for kissing bug’s bite
It’s possible to cure Chagas disease – a deadly tropical infection transmitted by “kissing bugs” – in a mouse model. -
January 18, 2013
Seeing light receptor’s interactions
Understanding how the main receptor for light interacts with other signaling molecules may inform new pharmaceutical development. -
April 20, 2012
Neuronal clues to cholesterol-defect disorder
Antioxidants may be a beneficial treatment for an inherited genetic disorder.