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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · May 20

Vanderbilt University is continuing to value and support scientific research.

Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences @vubasicsciences.bsky.social · May 19

💰 Amid today’s competitive research landscape, Vanderbilt offers a comprehensive suite of internal #funding programs for faculty that support many disciplines of #research and scholarship. Read more 👉 news.vanderbilt.edu/2025/05/12/t...

The Grant Game

Internal grant programs at Vanderbilt—developed by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost C. Cybele Raver and Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Chief Research Officer Padma Raghavan—are…

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · May 19

It can be daunting looking for jobs in the biomedical field ~ - Where are those jobs posted? 🤔
- Which sites are the most reliable? 🤔
Luckily an awesome list is available from our ASPIRE team, so check it out.
(Perhaps before the Career Symposium!)
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Where Can You Find Biomedical-sciences Focused Jobs?

Updated April 2025 There are many websites that list job openings broadly, as well as others tailored to specific sectors such as academia, industry, non-profits, policy, or science communication. If ...

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · May 15

Want to learn about lots of careers at once? Want to network with people in those fields? Registration for ASPIRE's famous Career Symposium is open for one more day!!
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2025 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers”

Join us in-person explore the many paths a biomedical science PhD can take! A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers Friday, May 30, 2025 Student Life Center Registration is now open!Please comple...

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The Zanic Lab @zaniclab.bsky.social · May 7

Join us for the exciting Cell Dynamics Symposium at Vanderbilt! Poster deadline coming up May 12th. Everyone welcome - please repost!

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · May 5

Want fresh eyes on your CV or resumé? 👀
Come to ASPIRE's Drop In Clinic on Tuesday 11:30-12:30. This week is one of the last that will be in the BRET Office Light Hall 340. Stay tuned for new locations!

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ASPIRE CV / Resume Drop In Clinic

The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program provides a CV/Resume Drop-in Clinic for VU and VUMC biomedical sciences PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. We are happy to review CVs, NIH bios...

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · May 1

Cool science, and a great example of the collaborative nature of research here at Vanderbilt. The Page-McCaw lab in Cell and Developmental Biology collaborated with Shane Hudson in Physics to examine how mechanical force can initiate tissue repair.
So maybe a kiss does help make it better?🩹

Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences @vubasicsciences.bsky.social · Apr 30

🔬 New #research from Vanderbilt reveals how tissues sense and repair damage to the body’s “hidden support system”—basement membranes, which are critical structures that help maintain tissue integrity. 🧬 🛠️Read more: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/basic-scienc...

How tissues detect and repair damage to the body’s hidden support system

A new study uncovered how tissues detect and respond to damage in basement membranes, and how they recruit a previously unknown set of “matrix mender” cells to repair the tissue. The re…

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 30

Did you know that different types of faculty positions require different skills? How do you know if you are ready for different positions? 🤔
Have we got a workshop for you!

Thursday May 15, 11:00 am – noon in Light Hall 419
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Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process

Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in...

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 25

🧬 Happy DNA Day! 🧬
Yes, the Molecule of Life has its own day, on the publication anniversary of the 1953 Nature papers describing the double helix structure of DNA, and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. Go CelebrATe! 🎉

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 24

And Emily Green, who entered through the Interdisciplinary
Graduate Program (IGP) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, is the lead author on this paper! 🔬🧫
We are so proud of all our graduate students, who are increasing our understanding of the biological world every single day. 🏆

Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences @vubasicsciences.bsky.social · Apr 24

🧬 New research from Vanderbilt reveals a crucial link between bacterial infections and colorectal cancer development. Understanding how microbes influence cancer risk could lead to earlier detection and new strategies for prevention and treatment. Read more 👉 news.vumc.org/2025/04/08/a...

A link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer: study

Discovering factors that contribute to colorectal cancer development could point to new targets for treating the disease at earlier stages.

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 24

The lead author on this paper, Heather Hartmann, entered her graduate work through our Quantitative and Chemical Biology (QCB) program. This is just one example of the great work our graduate students are doing! 🥼🔬
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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 23

Can't get enough of imaging?? or new to cell imaging and you want to know more?? 🔬 Lucky for you, the Cell Imaging Shared Resource has office hours for all things microscope. 😄

Vanderbilt Cell Imaging Shared Resource (CISR) @vucellimaging.bsky.social · Apr 23

Upcoming CISR events! Office hours (EM, Nikon, general light microscopy) and CryoEM discussion group. Join us!

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 23

Many thanks to Dr. Sanders for his long service, and a hearty congratulations and welcome to Dr. Magnuson on his new position! 🎉

Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences @vubasicsciences.bsky.social · Apr 22

🎉 Congratulations to Mark Magnuson on being named Senior Associate Dean for Research and Chuck Sanders on transitioning to a new role as Senior Advisor to the Dean.

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Magnuson named Senior Associate Dean for Research as Sanders steps into new advisory role

Mark Magnuson, Louise B. McGavock Chair and Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics has been named Senior Associate Dean for Research for the School of Medicine Basic Sciences. He succeeds…

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Apr 22

Running a lab can be daunting, but having some fundamental project management skills and resources can help ease the way. Well look here! 👀 The ASPIRE team is holding a workshop on this very topic on Wed May 21. Visit the site to learn more and to register.
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Project Management: An Essential Skill for Research Scientists

Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This session will introduce participants to the fundamentals of project man...

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Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences @vubasicsciences.bsky.social · Apr 17

📢 Happening TODAY! Join us for a compelling lecture by Jin Zhang from UC San Diego about the biochemical activity architecture of the cell. 🧬

🗓 Thursday, April 17
🕒 3:00 p.m.
📍 1220 MRB III

Stick around for a reception at 4:00 p.m. in the MRB III atrium! 🎉

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 19

We all know that K9 means 🐕, but are you clear on institutional K awards? K12? K99? Find out on Thursday Feb 20 @ 11am in Light Hall. Zoom register now!
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ASPIRE Up: K Awards-From K12 to K99!

Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:00am Zoom registration. (updated as of 2/18/25) Description: Please join Abigail Brown PhD, BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different t...

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 17

Looking for a new position? Check out the
BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences on LinkedIn for opportunities of all types.
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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 15

Awww 💓 No love like #fluorescencefriday love!

Dylan Burnette @mag2art.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day!
This is a two chambered heart from a zebrafish embryo photographed through a spinning disk confocal microscope. The ventricle is on the left and the atrium in on the right. The nuclei of the cells are shown. #CellBiology #Valentinesday2025

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 12

Stay informed. It's not over.

Science Magazine @science.org · Feb 12

At least temporarily staving off what many saw as a crushing blow to U.S. biomedical research, a federal judge has suspended a plan by the Trump administration to slash billions of dollars in payments from the NIH that now go to universities to cover the overhead costs of research. scim.ag/40T7g5q

Judges suspend NIH plan to slash payments and order health agencies to restore web pages

Lawsuits argued that cutting “indirect cost” rate would have “devastating” impact on research

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 11

Our Cores and the people who staff them are amazing and they make research dreams come true. It's fitting therefore to highlight these wonderful people on International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Vanderbilt Cell Imaging Shared Resource (CISR) @vucellimaging.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy International Women & Girls in Science Day! Meet our CISR #WomenInSTEM. L-R: Rachel Hart, Taylor Battey, Maria Vinogradova, Jenny Schafer, Juleen Dickson. #WomenInScience #WomenInCores #Microscopy #WomenInMicroscopy 🔬👩‍🔬

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 6

Happy Friday! Here to bring a bit of brightness to your day are a few images by Julissa Burgos, one of our graduate students in the Tyska lab here at Vanderbilt. Gorgeous!! 🔬
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#fluorescencefriday #cellbiology

Matt Tyska @tyskalabactual.bsky.social · Dec 16

Also Monday at #cellbio2024! Julissa (@yuyi106.bsky.social) will present her studies on the role of an I-BAR protein (IRTKS) in the pathogenic mechanism of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli 🦠🧫🔬 P2352. B677. @vucellimaging.bsky.social

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 5

Early detection of cancer is one of the most important factors in effective cancer treatment and survival. On World Cancer Day, we celebrate the work done by our cancer researchers here at Vanderbilt, and one more step toward better detection and treatment. 🧪🧬
#worldcancerday #science

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 4

Ever wonder how you can leverage AI in your job search without the pitfalls of using AI? Well, great news ~ you can join
Jeremy Schifeling from The Job Insiders to discuss ChatGPT in a job search! Thurs Feb 6, 1-2 pm on Zoom.
Learn more and register here: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-devel...

ASPIRE Up: ChatGPT for Job-Seekers: The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search

The ASPIRE Program, in partnership with the Career Center GPS and Vanderbilt Graduate school, is excited to host Jeremy…

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 3

Did you know that students and postdocs can get help with their CVs and resumes most Tuesdays in the BRET office? Our awesome ASPIRE team holds drop-in clinics between 11:30-12:30 am. Come on by! 📄🖊️
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ASPIRE CV / Resume Drop In Clinic

The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program provides a CV/Resume Drop-in Clinic for VU and VUMC biomedical sciences PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. We are happy to review CVs, NIH b…

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Feb 2

Well, I missed #fluorescencefriday, but maybe fluorescence February? Cool image by one of our faculty, Dylan Burnette in the Cell and Developmental Biology Department here at Vanderbilt. 🔬🧫

Dylan Burnette @mag2art.bsky.social · Jan 31

Mitochondria (top) and microtubules (bottom) in a cell videoed through a microscope. #Science #Biology #CellBiology #microscopy

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Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students @vandybiomed.bsky.social · Jan 30

One of our favorite ASPIRE events is happening soon ~ ASPIRE on the Road is going to San Diego on April 28-30! Visit biotech companies, network with alumni, and just have a great time.
🚙🌬️ Applications are due February 11 @ 12N
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ASPIRE on the Road Spring 2025

ASPIRE on the Road Spring 2024, San Diego, CA Agenda Alumni Networking Happy Hour ASPIRE on the Road Spring 2024, San Diego, CA ASPIRE on the Road will be taking trainees to visit San Diego, CA. Gr…

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