Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Graduate Students

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Where Can You Find Biomedical-sciences Focused Jobs? Updated April 2025 There are many websites that list job openings broadly, as well as others tailored to specific sectors such as academia, industry, non-profits, policy, or science communication. If ...

It can be daunting looking for jobs in the biomedical field ~ - Where are those jobs posted? 🤔
- Which sites are the most reliable? 🤔
Luckily an awesome list is available from our ASPIRE team, so check it out.
(Perhaps before the Career Symposium!)
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2025 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers” Join us in-person explore the many paths a biomedical science PhD can take! A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers Friday, May 30, 2025 Student Life Center Registration is now open!Please comple...

Want to learn about lots of careers at once? Want to network with people in those fields? Registration for ASPIRE's famous Career Symposium is open for one more day!!
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Join us for the exciting Cell Dynamics Symposium at Vanderbilt! Poster deadline coming up May 12th. Everyone welcome - please repost!

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 bios...

Want fresh eyes on your CV or resumé? 👀
Come to ASPIRE's Drop In Clinic on Tuesday 11:30-12:30. This week is one of the last that will be in the BRET Office Light Hall 340. Stay tuned for new locations!

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Cool science, and a great example of the collaborative nature of research here at Vanderbilt. The Page-McCaw lab in Cell and Developmental Biology collaborated with Shane Hudson in Physics to examine how mechanical force can initiate tissue repair.
So maybe a kiss does help make it better?🩹

Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in...

Did you know that different types of faculty positions require different skills? How do you know if you are ready for different positions? 🤔
Have we got a workshop for you!

Thursday May 15, 11:00 am – noon in Light Hall 419
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🧬 Happy DNA Day! 🧬
Yes, the Molecule of Life has its own day, on the publication anniversary of the 1953 Nature papers describing the double helix structure of DNA, and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. Go CelebrATe! 🎉

And Emily Green, who entered through the Interdisciplinary
Graduate Program (IGP) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, is the lead author on this paper! 🔬🧫
We are so proud of all our graduate students, who are increasing our understanding of the biological world every single day. 🏆

The lead author on this paper, Heather Hartmann, entered her graduate work through our Quantitative and Chemical Biology (QCB) program. This is just one example of the great work our graduate students are doing! 🥼🔬
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Can't get enough of imaging?? or new to cell imaging and you want to know more?? 🔬 Lucky for you, the Cell Imaging Shared Resource has office hours for all things microscope. 😄

Many thanks to Dr. Sanders for his long service, and a hearty congratulations and welcome to Dr. Magnuson on his new position! 🎉

Project Management: An Essential Skill for Research Scientists Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This session will introduce participants to the fundamentals of project man...

Running a lab can be daunting, but having some fundamental project management skills and resources can help ease the way. Well look here! 👀 The ASPIRE team is holding a workshop on this very topic on Wed May 21. Visit the site to learn more and to register.
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📢 Happening TODAY! Join us for a compelling lecture by Jin Zhang from UC San Diego about the biochemical activity architecture of the cell. 🧬

🗓 Thursday, April 17
🕒 3:00 p.m.
📍 1220 MRB III

Stick around for a reception at 4:00 p.m. in the MRB III atrium! 🎉

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 different t...

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!
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Looking for a new position? Check out the
BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences on LinkedIn for opportunities of all types.
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Awww 💓 No love like #fluorescencefriday love!

Stay informed. It's not over.

Our Cores and the people who staff them are amazing and they make research dreams come true. It's fitting therefore to highlight these wonderful people on International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Happy Friday! Here to bring a bit of brightness to your day are a few images by Julissa Burgos, one of our graduate students in the Tyska lab here at Vanderbilt. Gorgeous!! 🔬
@yuyi106.bsky.social
@tyskalabactual.bsky.social
#fluorescencefriday #cellbiology

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. 🧪🧬
#worldcancerday #science

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…

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: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-devel...

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…

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! 📄🖊️
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Well, I missed #fluorescencefriday, but maybe fluorescence February? Cool image by one of our faculty, Dylan Burnette in the Cell and Developmental Biology Department here at Vanderbilt. 🔬🧫

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…

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
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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.

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

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. 🔬🩺🧬
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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…

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

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 …

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!
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