Vanderbilt Biological and Biomedical Graduate Programs: IGP and QCB

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!

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 differen…

Today is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Be sure to celebrate the women and girl scientists in your life today!

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

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. 🧪🧬

Study shows urine test for prostate cancer could be used at home Researchers at Vanderbilt have found a simple at home urine test for prostate cancerscreeningis highly accurate.

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:

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…

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! 📄🖊️

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…

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

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…

Ongoing uncertainty about NIH and other grant funding is definitely having an impact on the research being done here and elsewhere.

Federal grants and loans freeze: Impact on research - Nashville Banner The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has issued a memo freezing all federal grants and loans. Lawsuits have been filed to halt the action.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is ranked 10th in the nation for NIH funding for research in FY 2023. Those funds support basic research, clinical research, teaching and medical training. 🔬🩺🧬

School of Medicine in top 10 in NIH funding: survey Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which received $527.7 million in direct and indirect NIH grant support in FY23, has been among the top 10 U.S. medical schools in NIH funding for six of the last 10 years.

Are you a VU grad student interested in science policy and advocacy? Consider applying to the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop (CASE) in Washington DC April 6-9 hosted by AAAS. We'll have a table at the grad fair as well! Learn more:

VU sponsoring graduate students to attend 2025 AAAS CASE workshop Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2025 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from April…

Research experience is essential for our graduate school applicants, and we are grateful to all the P*s who mentor and encourage undergraduate researchers.

Four lessons for being a great mentor to undergrads How a grad student grew into a mentor

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Our own Dr. Ashley Brady graduated from the pharmacology department and is now assistant dean of biomedical career engagement and strategic partnerships in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Learn more about her work and career journey here!

Vanderbilt basic science alum Q&A: Ashley Brady Ashley Brady, PhD’03, assistant dean of biomedical career engagement and strategic partnerships in the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and associate professor of medical education …