Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Archive
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March 2, 2017
Investigators seek new way to define cell identity
Vanderbilt researchers hope their new method to describe cells will be widely adopted and used to generate a “Who’s Who” database of cell types. -
February 23, 2017
A target to heal tiny lungs
The protein beta-catenin may be a good target for therapies to treat lung disease that is a common complication of preterm birth. -
December 12, 2016
Single-cell analysis of solid tumors
A new method will make it possible to study solid tumors and healthy tissues using mass cytometry. -
November 25, 2016
Nine Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science this year. -
October 26, 2016
Single-cell study of tumor samples
A new method for analyzing cells in fixed biopsy tissues from patients by guide personalized treatment strategies for cancer. -
October 6, 2016
Motoring to the tips of the brush border
New findings implicate a motor protein in the assembly of the brush border in the intestines and kidneys – a specialized surface that is critical for healthy organ function. -
August 18, 2016
Program helps Ph.D. students find non-academic careers
In 2013, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) received one of 10 grants from the National Institutes of Health called BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) to help train scientists for a variety of diverse careers.