In the world of big pharma, the idea of designer drugs can have a highly negative connotation, and this family of narcotics is shaping to be the next public health crisis in the United States.
Building your most effective (and scientific) sleep schedule
We aim to dive deep into the body during sleep and understand how quintessential parts of the college lifestyle could have an impact on achieving the best sleep.
My 24-hour Experience with Vanderbilt’s Isolation Protocols
It’s widely known that if a student living on-campus tested positive for the virus, they will be moved to a specially designated quarantine dorm. Other than that, not much else is known about what COVID-19 housing procedures look like.
Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancers: A Conversation with Dr. Michael John Korrer
To better understand the future of immunotherapy treatment, we sat down with immunologist Dr. Michael John Korrer. He works in Dr. Young Kim’s lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is a mentor and avid academic in the field head and neck cancer therapy development.
Amplifying Black Voices: STEM Professional Renã Robinson, College of Arts and Sciences (Analytical Chemistry)
“Be Humble, Be Bold and Be You.” According to renowned analytical chemistry scientist Dr. Reña Robinson, these are the keys to succeeding and thriving in the scientific research community.
Amazon is Spying on its Workers with AI
The majority of Americans use Amazon daily, despite extensive reports of employee mistreatment. But with its implementation of pervasive AI technology among employees, has Amazon finally crossed a line?
Amplifying Black Voices: STEM Professional Dean Mitchell, School of Engineering
Dean Burgess has been a unique and talented trailblazer in the field of engineering education since coming to Vanderbilt in 2002 as a result of his years of experience in STEM advising.
Cellular Agriculture: The Future of Humane Protein?
But here’s some food for thought: what if instead of raising an entire animal, we grew only the parts meant for consumption?
Habitable Exoplanets: A Possible Escape Route?
Over 4000 unique exoplanets – planets that orbit a star outside our solar system – have been discovered in the Milky Way galaxy, but the majority are not suitable for sustaining human life.
Antivirals and Professional Perspectives from the Pandemic: A Conversation with Dr. Lars Plate
Written by Minna Apostolova Teaching classes during the pandemic is a significant challenge, but Vanderbilt professors like Dr. Lars Plate have been adapting to craft…