Research at the speed of curiosity
Through documentary shorts, podcast interviews and faculty profiles, Quantum Potential brings you stories of curiosity and discovery. See how Vanderbilt’s greatest minds tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.
Listen to the podcast
Twice a month, journey into the extraordinary with Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver as she explores groundbreaking collaborations—proving that in the pursuit of knowledge, there are no boundaries.
Watch the video series
Hosted by Jad Abumrad, public radio icon and podcast pioneer, this video series shows how collaborative, interdisciplinary teams are building a better future. Each video highlights pioneering research and scholarship that has the potential to change life as we know it.
Read the stories
Behind every breakthrough are people driven to solve humanity’s greatest problems—some of which hit close to home. Learn what inspires these faculty, staff and students as we reveal the spark and motivation that drive them.
Research with Real Impact
Vanderbilt University is an R1 research institution and global hub for innovative research that is fueling breakthrough discoveries across multiple disciplines. Consistently ranked as one of the top universities for research and innovation, Vanderbilt provides undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with opportunities to participate in transformative innovation in engineering, environmental sciences, medicine, music, computer science, education, history, nursing, anthropology, astrophysics and many more.
Quantum Potential highlights just a few of the remarkable discoveries from the university and medical center each year.