Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology

Science Immunology study suggests a new class of inborn errors of immunometabolism and could improve care for patients with these complex diseases.

They are the only two from Tennessee named this year for the program, which provides support for each student’s dissertation research for up to three years.

The discovery could point to novel strategies for treating food poisoning and other types of gastroenteritis.

The study reported in the journal Nature provides a mechanistic explanation for the “obesity paradox” — that obesity can contribute to cancer progression but also improve response to immunotherapy.

Jennifer Gordetsky, MD, believes the most important part of medical history is making sure our mistakes are not forgotten

Vanderbilt researchers have identified cancer cell-specific genetic alterations that reprogram the immune “landscape,” thereby driving tumor growth, and discovered a potential new drug target for stopping it.

The annual awards highlight outstanding achievements by women in the biological sciences.