Marissa Shapiro

Stahlman is “monumental,” of course, because of the profound impact she had on the lives of premature babies. She is credited with establishing at VUMC the nation’s first newborn intensive care unit to use monitored respiratory therapy in babies born with damaged lungs. Read More

Vanderbilt biomedical graduate students and postdocs attended ASPIRE on the Road 2025 in San Diego, California. Over three days, they explored Southern California's biotech and pharmaceutical scene, connecting with alums, industry leaders, and innovative companies. Read More

What makes these results exceptional isn’t just the compounds themselves, it’s what they represent: the value of translational research grounded in real-world therapeutic goals. The partners chose to release these best-in-class tool compounds to the scientific community to accelerate further discovery. Read More

Venkatesh is recognized for educational leadership in curriculum design, implementation and evaluation, as well as grant-funded initiatives and scholarly work including publications and presentations. Read More

Fingleton has served at the helm of the  Interdisciplinary Graduate Program since 2021, weathering post-COVID-19 recruitment trends, the first-ever IGP curriculum redesign, and the current federal funding uncertainties. Read More

In this episode of Quantum Potential, Craig Lindsley, William K. Warren, Jr. Professor of Medicine, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacology and executive director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss transformative research exploring how subtle tweaks to brain chemistry could change the way we treat neurodegenerative diseases and chronic pain. Lindsley shares how academic-industry collaborations drive innovation in drug discovery and highlights how Vanderbilt’s scientific workflow is enabling the broader research community to build on its breakthroughs. Read More

“Embrace the transformative power of education to illuminate pathways for others,” C. André Christie-Mizell, Centennial Professor of Sociology, Vice Provost for Graduate Education, and Dean of the Graduate School said. “Small acts and a kind word can change the direction of someone’s life.” Read More

BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program has awarded a three-year, $300,000 research grant to Monica Santisteban, assistant professor of Medicine, Neurology and Pharmacology, to investigate the role of the renin angiotensin system in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Read More

“Joey [Simmons] is infectiously excited about science.” He loves to talk about new ideas and discoveries with anyone who will listen, and he and the grad student researchers bounce ideas off each other. From guiding the students as they navigate new roles, to introducing new techniques and cutting-edge ideas, he helps them develop their scientific skills and increase their confidence. Read More

Vanderbilt University offers a comprehensive suite of internal funding programs for faculty. Each program serves a distinct strategic purpose while providing faculty with targeted support across diverse disciplines of research and scholarship. Read More