Karen Davis

Brandt Eichman, Biological Sciences CSB Researcher Dr. Brandt Eichman, Biological Sciences, has been awarded the 2021 International Award by the Biochemical Society. The award recognizes outstanding and independent research that illustrates the importance of the molecular biosciences in the advancement of life… Read More

Due to the growing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Integrated Applications in Structural Biology Symposium scheduled for May 1 – 2 is cancelled. We hope to celebrate our achievements with our colleagues in the structural biology community very soon. Read More

Andrew Morris, of the Ren Lab, presents: “Cellular mRNA export factor UAP56 recognizes nucleic acid binding site of influenza virus NP protein” on Wednesday, April 29, at 2:00pm in 736 RRB. Morris-Defense Flyer… Read More

Selena Chacon Simon, of the Fesik Lab, presents: “Small molecule inhibitors of the WDR5-MYC interaction” on Thursday, March 19, at 3:00pm in 512 Light Hall. Selena-Defense Flyer… Read More

Kevin Jagessar, of the Mchaourab Lab, presents: “Structural Dynamics of H+/Drug Antiport in an Archaeal MATE Transporter” on Thursday, March 12, at 11:00am in 206 PRB. Jagessar-Defense Flyer… Read More

(Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) CSB Researcher Hassane Mchaourab and his lab pinpointed the role of an amino acid residue – a glutamate – that is essential for proton sensing & drug resistance. Using a proton gradient, PfMATE undergoes a… Read More

The lab of CSB Researcher Erkan Karakas, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has determined the structure of human IP3R type 3, a calcium channel found in rapidly proliferating cells. Read more about this discovery in the VUMC Reporter. Read More

Jarrod Smith Congratulations to Research Associate Professor and CSB Assistant Director Jarrod Smith, PhD, on receiving a 2020 Core Development Grant. The grant provides $50,000 to support the Vanderbilt Structural Biology Computer Support Service. Read More

Congratulations to former CSB and MBTP trainee Steffen Lindert, PhD, on being named a 2020 Sloan Research Fellow.  Steffen, a graduate of the Meiler Lab, is an assistant professor at the Ohio State University in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Read More

CSB Researchers  Lauren Parker Jackson and Teru Nakagawa with colleagues have figured out how a single protein complex could fit and sort different types of cargoes to different destinations. Understanding this complex is key, as some mutations are related to late-onset Parkinson’s Disease. Read More