Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology

Registration is open for Bridging Atoms and Algorithms: A Symposium on AI and Structural Biology! 📅 March 17-18, 2026 🏫 Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN ℹ️ vanderbilt.edu/csb/caipd-aisb… @RommieAmaro @jhdavislab @nani_grotjahn @drGregBowman

Tina Iverson quoted in: What Physical ‘Life Force’ Turns Biology’s Wheels? quantamagazine.org/what-physical-… via @QuantaMagazine

Check out more CSB contributions to 10 years of @VUBasicSciences from SARS-CoV-2 and pandemic-related research to entrepreneurial partnerships with drug discovery and pharmaceutical companies to recognizing faculty with endowed chairs and more! #research #innovation @VandyCryo

🧫 Researchers have uncovered the enzyme behind a rare chemical modification found in bacterial proteins, but not in human cells. This work can lead to developing highly targeted #antibiotics that can kill harmful #bacteria without damaging our own cells. medschool.vanderbilt.edu/basic-sciences…

Happy Earth Day from My Green Lab! 🌍 Every day, scientists and lab professionals around the world are taking action to reduce environmental impact without compromising research. From cutting energy use to reducing waste and improving procurement decisions, these efforts are adding up to meaningful change across the life sciences. This #EarthDay, we celebrate the global community working to make science more sustainable.

Open access and outreach represent a commitment to science as a public good. Thanks @prash_singh for the reminder!

Congratulations to Stephen Fesik on winning the Marie Maynard Daly Award from @ProteinSociety. He gives a plenary talk at the 40th Anniversary Symposium (July 19-22, Boston, USA). proteinsociety.org/protein-societ…

Tomorrow is #GivingDay at @VanderbiltU. Your gift to the Dr. Anne Karpay Award in Structural Biology supports a senior graduate student who well-rounded, collaborative, collegial and has performed exceptional research in structural biology. givecampus.com/campaigns/5741…

Across the globe, laboratories are recognizing their role in addressing one of the most overlooked challenges in climate action: the environmental impact of research itself. From energy-intensive equipment to water use and material waste, labs are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change. They just need the right framework to get started. That’s where My Green Lab Certification comes in. As the gold standard for laboratory sustainability, the program provides a clear, science-based pathway for labs to assess their impact, engage their teams, and implement measurable improvements. Achieving certification is all about transforming how science is done, from the inside out. We’re excited to see adoption accelerate worldwide. Around the world, laboratories are taking the first steps to embed sustainability into their lab operations while helping inspire broader change across their region. These commitments reflect a growing global movement of labs choosing to lead. If you’ve been thinking about where to start, you can learn more about My Green Lab Certification and begin your journey: mygreenlab.org/programs/mgl-c… #MyGreenLab #SustainableScience #LabSustainability #ClimateAction #LifeSciences #GlobalImpact

Did you know the VPA hosts monthly executive board meetings open to all postdocs? 👀 Join us to discuss events, share ideas, & connect with VPA leaders ahead of board nominations! 📅 Mon, Apr 13 | ⏰ 3 PM | 📍 Light Hall 437 🔗 Register: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

Year 3 of Conformational Ensembles Conference! The most compelling questions in structural biology cannot be effectively addressed with a single structure. We have a stellar lineup of people looking at and answering these questions. More information: conformationalensembles.github.io

Is your lab ready for Earth Day? Learn what you can do in our new quest-style game! labconscious.com/laboratory-was…

‼️Preprint from @IG_lab: Prefusion-specific glycoprotein B human antibodies protect against neonatal HSV-2 infection biorxiv.org/content/10.648…

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Registration is open for Bridging Atoms and Algorithms: A Symposium on AI and Structural Biology! 📅 March 17-18, 2026 🏫 Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN ℹ️ vanderbilt.edu/csb/caipd-aisb… @RommieAmaro @jhdavislab @nani_grotjahn @drGregBowman

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#CEBAS #Conference

Presenting, attending or excited to learn? #ASBMB26 is all about scientific exchange, collaboration and inspiration. Introduce yourself using this social media toolkit and meet fellow attendees before the conference kicks off — counting down to March! asbmb.org/annual-meeting…

Warm up and recharge at Vanderbilt! ❄️ Following the recent winter storm, Vanderbilt will open the Recreation and Wellness Center as a warming shelter for community members who need a warm, safe place. Hours: • Jan. 29: 6 a.m.–11 p.m. • Jan. 30: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.