Labs

Education and Brain Sciences Research Lab We seek to understand the neurobiological processes and environmental contexts that impact children’s development. Director: Laurie Cutting https://ebrl.vuspedsites.org/ Our research interests center on understanding neurobiological and environmental processes that impact and track with children’s developmental outcomes, as well as developing… Read More

Dewar Lab Harnessing biochemical mechanisms of replication to understand environmental risk & improve cancer therapy. Director: James Dewar https://www.vumc.org/vvc/health-over-time For cellular life to exist, genetic material must be copied and passed on to newly divided cells. In humans, this process is phenomenally accurate and occurs with… Read More

Program in Health over Time Investigating the factors, mechanisms, and manifestations of human frailty and resilience Director: Katherine Van Schaik https://www.vumc.org/vvc/health-over-time The Vanderbilt Program in Health over Time (HoT) investigates the factors, mechanisms, and manifestations of human frailty and resilience, using interdisciplinary studies that draw inspiration,… Read More

Microstructure & Connectivity Lab (M&C Lab) Advancing MRI methods to explore the intricate organization of the brain and spinal cord in both health and disease Director: Kurt Schilling  https://www.microstructure-connectivity-lab.com/ We use advanced MRI methods-including diffusion imaging, functional imaging, microstructure modeling, and connectivity analysis-to explore the intricate… Read More

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center (VARC) Advancing precision medicine for ALS through innovative, interdisciplinary research in genetics, epigenetics, and data-driven discovery. Director: Veronique Belzil https://www.vumc.org/neurology/vanderbilt-als-research-center The Vanderbilt ALS Research Center (VARC) is an interdisciplinary hub dedicated to accelerating ALS research through innovation, collaboration, and a strong… Read More

Machine Automation Perception and Learning (MAPLE) Algorithms to model surgical systems, environments, and our interactions with both. Director: Jie Ying Wu https://vu-maple-lab.github.io/ One key project my lab is currently working on is 3D reconstruction from endoscope videos. While skilled surgeons are capable of complex 3D mapping… Read More

Frist Center for Autism & Innovation Engineering technologies and transforming the workplace — inspired by neurodiversity Director: Keivan Stassun http://vu.edu/autismandinnovation/ The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering brings together leading engineers, business scholars, academic researchers, and experts in educational… Read More

Network and Data Science (NDS) Lab Developing novel data science techniques and their applications for social good. Director: Tyler Derr https://my.vanderbilt.edu/NDS ​The Network and Data Science (NDS) Lab advances research in data mining and machine learning, focusing on data-centric, responsible, and trustworthy AI, deep learning on graphs, and… Read More

Rubinov Lab Integration of neuroscientific knowledge. Director: Mikail Rubinov https://www.rubinovlab.net/ ​The Rubinov Lab analyzes and models brain networks across species and scales. We are broadly interested in: ​​Integrative models of large-scale neural data; Transcriptomic basis of neural individuality; Characterization of complex neural systems; Neuropsychiatric connectivity phenotypes. Read More

Yan Lab Advancing the frontiers of MRI and RF technology to enhance imaging precision and diagnostic capabilities. Director: Xinqiang Yan https://xinqiangyan.github.io/portfolio/ Yan Lab focuses on developing innovative engineering solutions for technical challenges in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-guided therapies. The lab’s key research areas include improving RF… Read More