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CSB Congratulations! Ivette Perez

Apr. 22, 2020—Congratulations to Ivette Perez, of the Iverson Lab, on being awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Fifteen Vanderbilt graduate students were selected to NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, which provide recipients a three-year annual stipend of $34,000. It also includes a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance for tuition and fees, opportunities for international research...

Tina Iverson Appointed to Endowed Chair

Apr. 13, 2020—CSB Researcher Tina Iverson, Pharmacology, was named the Louise B. McGavock Chair. Congratulations to Dr. Iverson on this well-earned and esteemed honor!

Basic Sciences COVID-19 Update Central

Mar. 25, 2020—The School of Basic Sciences has set up a central repository of information to help you #staymighty while you #stayathome. The information aims to answer questions about: Mental health resources General FAQs affecting labs (deliveries, custodial services, animal care, paying lab staff, biohazard pickup, etc.) Key contacts (POD 2, POD 3, University) Graduate students &...

Eichman Receives Biochemical Society Award

Mar. 25, 2020—CSB Researcher Dr. Brandt Eichman, Biological Sciences, has been awarded the 2021 International Award by the Biochemical Society. The award recognizes outstanding and independent research that illustrates the importance of the molecular biosciences in the advancement of life sciences research. Brandt is recognized for his work on the structural biology of protein machines involved in...

IASB Symposium Cancelled

Mar. 18, 2020—Due to the growing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Integrated Applications in Structural Biology Symposium scheduled for May 1 – 2 is cancelled. We hope to celebrate our achievements with our colleagues in the structural biology community very soon.

Dissertation Defense: Andrew Morris – April 29

Mar. 5, 2020—Andrew Morris, of the Ren Lab, presents: “Cellular mRNA export factor UAP56 recognizes nucleic acid binding site of influenza virus NP protein” on Wednesday, April 29, at 2:00pm in 736 RRB. Morris-Defense Flyer

Dissertation Defense: Selena Chacon Simon – March 19

Mar. 5, 2020—Selena Chacon Simon, of the Fesik Lab, presents: “Small molecule inhibitors of the WDR5-MYC interaction” on Thursday, March 19, at 3:00pm in 512 Light Hall. Selena-Defense Flyer

Dissertation Defense: Kevin Jagessar – March 12

Mar. 5, 2020—Kevin Jagessar, of the Mchaourab Lab, presents: “Structural Dynamics of H+/Drug Antiport in an Archaeal MATE Transporter” on Thursday, March 12, at 11:00am in 206 PRB. Jagessar-Defense Flyer

Research Spotlight: Hassane Mchaourab

Feb. 26, 2020—CSB Researcher Hassane Mchaourab and his lab pinpointed the role of an amino acid residue – a glutamate – that is essential for proton sensing & drug resistance. Using a proton gradient, PfMATE undergoes a structural change to allow its substrates to enter through the cytoplasm & get released outside the cell. Read the PNAS...

Research Spotlight: Erkan Karakas

Feb. 18, 2020—The lab of CSB Researcher Erkan Karakas, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has determined the structure of human IP3R type 3, a calcium channel found in rapidly proliferating cells. Read more about this discovery in the VUMC Reporter.

CSB Congratulations! Jarrod Smith

Feb. 17, 2020—Congratulations to Research Associate Professor and CSB Assistant Director Jarrod Smith, PhD, on receiving a 2020 Core Development Grant. The grant provides $50,000 to support the Vanderbilt Structural Biology Computer Support Service.

CSB Congratulations! Steffen Lindert

Feb. 12, 2020—Congratulations to former CSB and MBTP trainee Steffen Lindert, PhD, on being named a 2020 Sloan Research Fellow. Steffen, a graduate of the Meiler Lab, is an assistant professor at the Ohio State University in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Research Spotlight: Lauren Jackson and Teru Nakagawa

Feb. 11, 2020—CSB Researchers Lauren Parker Jackson and Teru Nakagawa with colleagues have figured out how a single protein complex could fit and sort different types of cargoes to different destinations. Understanding this complex is key, as some mutations are related to late-onset Parkinson’s Disease. Read the full paper published in Structure.

Research Spotlight: Walter Chazin

Feb. 10, 2020—CSB Director Walter Chazin (Biochemistry) and his lab revealed key interactions in a DNA repair pathway called nucleotide excision repair (NER) in a recent Nucleic Acids Research paper. This research may have implications for the treatment of the genetic disorder xeroderma pigmetosum (XP). Read more about this discovery.

Breann Brown named Inspiring Black Scientist

Feb. 10, 2020—CSB Researcher Dr. Breann Brown, Biochemistry, has been named in a list of 100 inspiring black scientists in America by CellPress blog, Crosstalk. Congratulations Dr. Brown on this distinction!

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