Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science Archive — Page 4 of 5

January 12, 2017

Nominations sought for Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Nominations for the 2017 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science are now being accepted. The deadline is March 31.

By Bill Snyder
Elaine Fuchs, a smiling woman with curly blonde hair, seated in an office in front of bookshelves and framed photographs.
November 28, 2016

Rockefeller University’s Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D., named 2016 recipient of the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D., whose innovative use of reverse genetics has helped redefine the study of skin diseases and cancer stem cells, is the recipient of the 2016 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) announced today.

By Bill Snyder
Two women pose side by side against a dark backdrop; the woman on the left wears a red jacket over a white dress, and the woman on the right wears a gray dress with a patterned neck scarf.
April 28, 2016

Vanderbilt Prize lecture details ‘Goldilocks Principle’

When it comes to the brain, levels of molecules involved in neuronal signaling must be “just right,” or things can go terribly wrong.

By Bill Snyder
Black-and-white sketch portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing earrings and a necklace.
April 14, 2016

Zoghbi to explore Rett Syndrome at upcoming Vanderbilt Prize Lecture

Huda Zoghbi, M.D., recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, will deliver her Vanderbilt Prize Lecture on Thursday, April 21.

By Bill Snyder
December 17, 2015

Nominations sought for this year’s Vanderbilt Prize Scholar

Nominations for this year’s Vanderbilt Prize Scholar are now being accepted. The deadline is Feb. 8, 2016.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of a smiling woman with dark shoulder-length hair, wearing a black top and small hoop earrings.
December 9, 2015

Zoghbi named to receive Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Huda Zoghbi, M.D., a physician-scientist known internationally for her extraordinary range of discoveries in neurology and neuroscience, is the recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, Vanderbilt University officials announced today.

By Bill Snyder