Well Deserved Promotions

Please join us in congratulating four staff leaders in the Dean’s and BRET Offices for their recent promotions. They are (alphabetically):
Ashley Brady, who has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. (Read More)
Ted Gilbert, who has been promoted to Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration. (Read More)
Mary Heath, who has been promoted to Senior Assistant Dean for Research Administration, Core Facilities, and Strategic Initiatives. Read More)
Anthony Tharp, who has been promoted to Assistant Dean for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Risk Management.  (Read More)

Our Superstar

We are proud of Tiffany Lawrence, who has been honored with the title of “Superstar HCM”, a new award from Human Resources in recognition of her commitment, positive attitude, and attention to detail. Congratulations Tiffany!

Congrats to Kellie Williford

We are pleased to announce that Kellie Williford (Winder lab) has received the 2018 Levi Watkins Jr. student award for her contributions to promoting diversity!

Kudos to Katherine Rothamel

Heartfelt congratulations to Katherine Rothamel (Ascano lab), the Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar. She will be mentored by Lynne Maquat, who has received the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science.

Microscopic Artistry

Kudos to Nilay Taneja (Burnette lab) for taking 11^th place in the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition!

New Support for Chemotherapy Collaboration

The NCI will provide $7.2 million in funding in support of research into the targets of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs by Michael Stone, Carmello Rizzo, and Martin Egli. Congratulations!

New Fellowship Awards

Congratulations to Andrew Hale (Biochemistry, York lab), Corey Seacrist (Pharmacology, Blind lab), and Natalia Kozlyuk (Biochemistry, Chazin lab) for their recently awarded NIH fellowship funding!

New Discoveries

Cytokines in the Brain

Erin Calipari and her lab have just demonstrated a role for the cytokine G-CSF in enhancing motivation and cognitive flexibility.

Exploring Plasticity in Heat Shock Proteins

New work from Hassane Mchaourab and colleagues reveals the structural basis of the functional diversity of small heat shock proteins.

Promoting Insulin Action

A recent report from David Wasserman and his lab demonstrates how blocking nitric oxide production increases capillary permeability, thereby promoting uptake of insulin.

Adipose Iron Buffer

Alyssa Hasty and her lab have identified a subpopulation of adipose tissue macrophages that help to buffer iron under conditions of overload.

sc-UniFrac for Analysis of Single Cell Data

A recent publication from Ken Lau, Qi Liu, and colleagues describes sc-UniFrac, a new method for the statistical analysis of complex single cell datasets.

New Approach to RAS Inhibition

Steve Fesik and his lab report novel compounds that suppress RAS signaling by promoting the activity of SOS.

Controlling DNA Copy Number

New findings from Jared Nordman and his lab show how Rif1 collaborates with SUUR to regulate copy number in Drosophila polyploid cells.

From Stretch to Inflammation

New research from David Harrison and colleagues demonstrates how mechanical stretch can promote monocyte activation during hypertension.

New Insights into Diabetic Nephropathy

Raymond Harris and his lab provide new data implying a role for the EGFR tyrosine kinase in the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

External Funding Opportunities

NIH Guide
If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to subscribe to the NIH Guide email list, which provides a wealth of information on NIH grant programs.  Subscribe here.

NIH Loan Repayment Program
This program provides up to $70,000 of qualified educational debt repayment in return for a 2 year commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. Applications are due Nov. 15

HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is seeking applications for the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program, which supports postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups. Applications are due Jan. 9, 2019.

Limited Submission Opportunities
Information regarding limited submission opportunities may be found at the University website. You can also sign up to receive regular updates by e-mail.

Limited Submission Opportunities

Information regarding limited submission opportunities may be found at the University website. You can also sign up to receive regular updates by e-mail.

Internal Funding Opportunities

Call for Chancellor Faculty Fellows Nominations
The Office of the Provost has issued a call for nominations of associate professors to appointment as Chacellor Faculty Fellow, which provides research support of $40,000/year for two years. Nominations are due Nov. 9. More information is available here.

Cores Development Grants
Directors or Managers of Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences (VBS) Cores are invited by the Dean of VBS to submit proposals for up to $50,000 in funds to support one of the following acquisitions/activities:

• Purchase of capital equipment costing of less than $120,000
• Expenses for research for the purpose of laying the groundwork for a new core technology or service.
• Scientifically driven lab renovations.

Proposals are due Dec. 15. More information is available here..

Faculty Spotlight – Erin Calipari