Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology Archive — Page 16 of 31

Multi-panel molecular structure diagram showing a colored pore and prepore complex (a), with wireframe views of the pore (b) and prepore (c). Scale bars indicate 93 Å, 32 Å, and 98 Å.
January 10, 2020

Structural views of a C. diff toxin

D. Borden Lacy and colleagues used cryo-electron microscopy to define the structure of a C. diff toxin, providing a framework for the design of novel therapeutics.

By Leigh MacMillan
A hawk perches on a tree branch amid leafy branches, with its patterned brown-and-white feathers lit by sunlight.
December 12, 2019

VUMC-led team isolates antibody that blocks bird flu

VUMC scientists are redoubling their efforts to help people fight off bird flu. Their focus is H7N9, one of the most dangerous of the influenza viruses that have been transmitted from birds to humans.

By Bill Snyder
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling man wearing a purple plaid shirt over a white T-shirt.
December 12, 2019

New tool may speed antibody, vaccine research

By Allison Whitten
Portrait of a bearded man wearing glasses, a dark suit, patterned shirt, and tie against a brown background.
December 12, 2019

Wexler receives Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Fellowship

Aaron Wexler, PhD, a research fellow in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has received a Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Fellowship.

By Leigh MacMillan
Black-and-white stippled illustration of three smiling adults: a woman at lower left and two men, one above and one at lower right wearing glasses.
November 14, 2019

VUMC researchers set for Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture

Antiviral immunity, obesity and pulmonary fibrosis will be discussed by three Vanderbilt University researchers during a Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Nov. 21. The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall.

By Leigh MacMillan
Portrait of Vivian Weiss, MD, PhD, smiling and wearing a red top.
November 7, 2019

Grant bolsters Weiss’ pediatric thyroid cancer research

Vivian Weiss, MD, PhD, has been named a 2020 V Scholar and will receive $200,000 from the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

By Tom Wilemon