Department of Biochemistry Archive — Page 10 of 15

Two researchers operate a large microscopy system in a darkened laboratory; one looks through the eyepiece while the other adjusts equipment behind him.
October 6, 2016

Basic science, extraordinary impact

The discoveries that can change the course of human health forever often begin in the tiniest places: in molecules and cells, at the most fundamental intersection of physics, chemistry and biology. Understanding how these cellular and molecular processes work is the focus of basic biomedical research at Vanderbilt.

By Liz Entman and Melanie Moran
Five week old sleeping boy and girl fraternal twin newborn babies. They are wearing crocheted pink and blue striped hats.
September 15, 2016

Study reveals new clues to cystic fibrosis ‘gender gap’

A research team led by structural biologists from Vanderbilt University has come up with the first detailed molecular explanation for a factor that may contribute to the so-called cystic fibrosis (CF) “gender gap.”

By Bill Snyder
Syringe inserted into the bullseye of a black-and-yellow dartboard.
September 9, 2016

In search of new cancer targets

Vanderbilt researchers developed a new algorithm to find clinically targetable gene rearrangements in cancers.

By Leigh MacMillan
Neil Osheroff, PhD, seated in a laboratory with shelves of test tubes, bottles, and other scientific equipment behind him.
July 21, 2016

Osheroff to direct Academy for Excellence in Education

Neil Osheroff, Ph.D., has been named director of the Academy for Excellence in Education. He succeeds Lillian Nanney, Ph.D., who served as director since the Academy’s inception in 2007.

By Kathy Whitney
microscope
June 23, 2016

VU takes key role in cancer drug discovery consortium

Vanderbilt University has been selected as one of seven Dedicated Centers in the nation for the next phase of the Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC), a national network of scientists on the leading edge of cancer drug discovery.

By Leigh MacMillan
Panel discussion on precision medicine in cancer, with a speaker at a podium and six panelists seated at a table before an audience; a presentation slide with speaker headshots and text is projected above.
May 26, 2016

Precision medicine already changing cancer treatment strategies

The ability to test patients’ cancers for individual differences, mainly at the genetic level, and to make treatment decisions based on those differences is the hallmark of precision medicine, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is among the leaders of this new approach to diagnosis and treatment.

By Vanderbilt Health News