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Hinton Lab Leads: “Vanderbilt joins Meharry Medical College, Fisk University in hosting Tri-Institutional Seminar series”
Jun. 6, 2024—A Tri-Institutional Seminar series has been initiated by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, Meharry Medical College, and Fisk University focused on trainee development and promoting collaboration and existing ties between scientists affiliated with all three institutions. Seminars rotate between the three participating institutions or can be attended virtually. The series is open to the...
Hinton lab grows, American Physiological Society award adds Clintoria Williams as Visiting Scholar
Jun. 6, 2024—Clintoria Williams, associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology at Wright State University, has received the John F. Perkins, Jr. Research Career Enhancement Award from the American Physiological Society. This will enable her to join Vanderbilt as a visiting scholar in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics for four months...
Hinton Lab Talks Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art’
Jun. 6, 2024—In celebrating Black History Month’s theme, “African Americans in the Arts,” the next installment of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences’ Lab-to-Table Conversations will work to connect the science of medical illustrations with real-life health consequences. Watch the talk presented by Hinton.
Hinton lab maps structure of mitochondria at different life stages
Jun. 6, 2024—Hinton publications highlighted by Vanderbilt: “The researchers’ findings, published in Advanced Biology and featured on the cover in January, build upon prior work that suggests that the surface area, volume, and complexity of mitochondria grow as mice age. However, Crabtree and Hinton also showed that the surface area, volume, and complexity of the cristae decrease...
Hinton Featured in Endocrine News “MythBuster: The Many Passions of Antentor Hinton, Jr., PhD”
Jun. 6, 2024—From this article, “Antentor Hinton, Jr., PhD, has made it a life mission to make sure the world knows he’s not an anomaly — that there are thousands of other scientists in America doing amazing work who look like him. He’s even published lists with the proof.”
Hinton Lab Postbacc, Kit Neikirk named Marshall Scholar; will study at University of Edinburgh and University College London
Jun. 6, 2024—Kit Neikirk, postbaccalaureate research intern in the lab of Antentor O Hinton Jr., has been named a 2024 Marshall Scholarby the British government. As a Marshall Scholar, Neikirk will pursue a master’s in public health and an advanced degree in biomedical imaging at University of Edinburgh and University College London, respectively.
Hinton Juneteenth Article Featured in CBS
Jun. 6, 2024—Dr. Antentor Hinton Jr. emphasizes the importance of Juneteenth in promoting diversity within STEM fields. He argues that Juneteenth should serve as a call to action for scientists to address systemic racism and enhance inclusivity. Hinton, alongside other Black scientists, published a series in the journal Cell discussing the barriers Black scientists face, such as lack...
AJ Hinton in Forbes Magazine!
Jul. 12, 2023—Black Scientists Ask: “Why Does Science Have A Racism Problem?” The special issue was fueled by the enthusiasm of Antentor O. Hinton, Jr., a faculty member at Vanderbilt University. He reached out to Isabel Goldman, a Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Cell Press and an editor at Cell to explore the idea of a special Juneteenth...
Amber Crabtree earns NISE award
Jun. 22, 2023—On behalf of the “Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE)” traineeship program, we are pleased to notify you that Amber Crabtree has been awarded an NISE Traineeship including stipend, tuition (cost-shared with your college/school), and health insurance support, beginning August 16, 2023. This award is for 12 months, with possibility of renewal if training grant...
Black scientist Antentor Hinton Jr. talks role of Juneteenth in STEM, need for diversity in field with CBS News
Jun. 21, 2023—Now an assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics at Vanderbilt University, in addition to his research, Hinton focuses on raising awareness around diversity in science. In March, Hinton, along with 51 other Black scientists, wrote an article in Cell, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, on the role of Juneteenth in the science field and the...