Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science Archives
Dame Frances Ashcroft Discovery Lecture postponed
Sep. 12, 2023—The Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture featuring Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, which was scheduled for Thursday, September 14, has been postponed until the spring of 2024. Details will be shared soon. Check the Discovery Lecture website at https://www.vumc.org/discovery-lecture-series/upcoming-lectures.
Update: Dame Frances Ashcroft to deliver Sept. 14 Vanderbilt Prize Lecture
Sep. 6, 2023—Renowned diabetes expert Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, recipient of the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, will deliver her Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in 208 Light Hall.
Yasminye Pettway selected as the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar
Jul. 6, 2023—Yasminye Pettway has been selected as the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar.
Vanderbilt Prize lecture highlights diversity, mentoring
May. 18, 2023—Ruth Lehmann, PhD, director of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, delivered last week's Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture.
Lehmann’s Vanderbilt Prize Lecture set for May 11
Apr. 26, 2023—Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science winner Ruth Lehmann, PhD, will deliver her Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in 208 Light Hall.
Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar nominations sought
Apr. 5, 2023—Nominations for the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar are invited through April 28.
Ashcroft named to receive Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
Mar. 15, 2023—Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, a British physiologist known internationally for her work on insulin secretion, Type 2 diabetes and neonatal diabetes, is the recipient of the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science.
Nominations for Vanderbilt Prize now being accepted
Oct. 27, 2022—Nominations for the 2023 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science are now being accepted. The nomination deadline is Dec. 1.
Vanderbilt Prize winner Lehmann’s Discovery Lecture postponed
Aug. 17, 2022—Ruth Lehmann, PhD, recipient of the 2022 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, will deliver her Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in 208 Light Hall.
Grad student Shelton selected as Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar
Jul. 13, 2022—Catherine Shelton has been selected as the 2022 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar.
Nominations sought for the 2022 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar
May. 10, 2022—Nominations for the 2022 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar are invited through May 27.
Regev’s Discovery Lecture
Apr. 21, 2022—Aviv Regev, PhD, recipient of the 2021 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, gave her Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture on April 14.
