VINSE General
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From Concept to Pitch: Vanderbilt’s Nanoscale Innovation Course Drives Student Innovation
The Nanoscale Innovation and Making course challenged Vanderbilt students to solve large problems using nanoscience. Students from majors such as computer science, engineering, and economics participated, resulting in a diverse array of product prototype ideas. Students in this hands-on course applied nanotechnology, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in both the classroom… Read MoreDec. 15, 2025
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Eric Skaar, PhD, MPH, awarded the 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology
Eric Skaar, PhD, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation, has been awarded the 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology for his pioneering research at the intersection of nutrition and infectious diseases. His work focuses on the host-pathogen battle for essential metals… Read MoreJan. 24, 2025
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VINSE Faculty Wellington Pham named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Dr. Wellington Pham, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, has been recognized as a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, an honor reserved for the most accomplished academic innovators. Pham’s groundbreaking work involves the innovative integration of medicinal chemistry with advanced biomarker imaging techniques, which play a crucial role in… Read MoreJan. 6, 2025