Highlights

We’re excited to celebrate Serena Sweet for successfully defending her dissertation! Throughout her time in the Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Serena has approached her research with creativity, determination, and a clear passion for scientific discovery. Her work not only deepens our understanding in the field but also sets… Read More

Congratulations to Jared Phillips on successfully defending his dissertation! As a member of the Department of Pharmacology, Jared has demonstrated exceptional dedication to his research and academic development. His work is a significant contribution to the field and reflects the perseverance and passion that characterize our graduate student community. We… Read More

A big congratulations to Yasminye Pettway on successfully defending her dissertation! As a scholar in the Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Yasminye has demonstrated incredible perseverance, curiosity, and dedication to her research. Her work contributes valuable knowledge to the field and reflects the strength and promise of graduate scholarship… Read More

Join us in congratulating Matt Jenkins of the Pharmacology department on the successful defense of his dissertation! Matt’s research reflects years of dedication, critical thinking, and a deep passion for advancing the field. His contributions have added meaningful insight to the study of pharmacology and represent the very best of… Read More

Congratulations to Alejandro Esteban on successfully defending his dissertation! A dedicated scholar in the Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Alejandro’s research showcases the depth of inquiry and innovation that define graduate education at Vanderbilt. His work not only advances our understanding in the field but also highlights his commitment… Read More

Ph.D. student, Miguel Cuj, received the Gil Kushner Student Award at the Society for Applied Anthropology’s 85th Annual Meeting in Portland! He will present his research, contributing to the ongoing discourse in applied anthropology. In addition, Miguel has been selected as a Doctoral Student Member of the Wenner-Gren Advisory… Read More

The Vanderbilt Graduate School recognizes the exceptional research conducted by its Ph.D. candidates through endowed scholarships funded by generous donors. This year there were ten distinct awards available across various disciplines, each designed to honor outstanding scholarship and academic achievement. Each award comes with its own specific criteria, number of… Read More

Alexia Angelos, a Ph.D. student in Biochemistry training in Dr. Yi Ren’s lab, was awarded the Frank Chytil Travel Award on December 2, 2024. This award offers select students a travel scholarship to enhance their research experience. The recipient will receive up to $1,000.00 for their trip. Read More

The Vanderbilt Graduate School celebrates the exceptional research of its Ph.D. candidates by awarding endowed scholarships generously funded by donors. With eleven unique awards available across various disciplines, these scholarships honor outstanding scholarship and academic achievement. Each award has its own criteria, number of recipients, and monetary value, reflecting the… Read More

Congratulations to Julia Pinette, a Ph.D. student in the Molecular Physiology and Biophysics program, for successfully defending her dissertation titled “Metabolic Regulation of Adipogenesis and Hypertrophy” in September!… Read More