VU graduate student parses differences in virulence across Aspergillus genus as part of multi-university study
Dec. 7, 2022—Annie Hatmaker, along with a team of researchers including her adviser, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences Antonis Rokas, recently published a study identifying the differences in virulence among Aspergillus species, a common human-p...
VU graduate student examines Aspergillus genus virulence as part of multi-university study
Dec. 7, 2022—Annie Hatmaker, along with a team of researchers including her adviser, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences Antonis Rokas, recently published a study identifying the differences in virulence among Aspergillus species, a common human-p...
Vanderbilt biologists discover genetic pathways linking the immune and circulatory systems of mosquitoes during infection
Sep. 7, 2022—Sep 7, 2022, 9:37 AM By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Vanderbilt biologists have discovered the genetic pathways that link the immune and circulatory systems of mosquitoes during the fight against infection. A mosquito fighting infection of malaria or bacteria attracts immune cells to its heart that filter microbes that are flowing in its...
Vanderbilt biologists discover genetic pathways linking the immune and circulatory systems of mosquitoes during infection
Sep. 7, 2022—Julián F. Hillyer, professor of biological sciences, and his research team discovered how mosquito immune and circulatory systems are related. This work may lead to the development of novel strategies that protect beneficial insects or harm detrimental...
Lea named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar for outstanding early-career research and pursuit of interdisciplinary science
Jun. 17, 2022—Amanda Lea, assistant professor of biological sciences, has been named to the 2022–24 cohort of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Azrieli Global Scholars in recognition of her outstanding early-career research and interdisciplinary work. Lea...
The Hunger Games: E.coli Edition demonstrates how mutualism and cooperative behavior shape species
Jun. 9, 2022—Vanderbilt and Arizona State University microbiologists explore the effects of feast and famine cycles on E. coli, providing insight into how the bacterial communities that reside in our guts, with our crops, in lakes and streams, and beyond become so ...
Research Snapshot: Discovery of mosquito survival tactics leaves room for new disease vector control tactics
Jun. 1, 2022—Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria represent an ongoing global health crisis of (literally) biblical proportions. LJ Zwiebel has identified the biological factors that help female mosquitos mate, suck blood and sense environmental threats. Est. read...
Amanda Lea named 2022 Searle Scholar, wins $300K to pursue research on effect of early-life environments on human health
May. 20, 2022—Amanda Lea, assistant professor of biological sciences, has been named a 2022 Searle Scholar, an honor bestowed on 15 exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry. Lea will receive $300,000 in flexible funding to support her work ...
Amanda Lea has been named 2022 Searle Scholar
May. 13, 2022—Amanda Lea, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, has been named one of fifteen 2022 Searle Scholars for her work on “Environmental determinants of health: molecular mechanisms and inter-individual variation”. You can read more about the award here.