Larner College of Medicine
The Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont (CVRI) was founded in 2002 as an organization dedicated to reducing the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of heart and vascular diseases through improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Apply Now: 2027 Pilot Grant for Early Career CV Researchers

The complete application is due by January 15, 2027 at 5:00 pm.

Click here for award details and application instructions

Explore CVRI

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Leadership

Governing oversight of CVRI is provided by a Board of Directors, comprised of the Director and members broadly representative of the diverse areas of ongoing cardiovascular research.
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News and Media

Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont Investigators often makes impactful headlines nationwide, locally, and globally across print, video, and social media. Please take a moment to explore the stories!
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Early Career Opportunities

Learn about the CVRI programs and funding available for early career researchers including travel awards, visiting professor seminar funding, summer research fellowships and more.
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Upcoming Events

Explore upcoming CVRI events by clicking the links below. Stay connected with Science Jams, Visiting Professor Seminars, Journal Clubs, and other opportunities to learn, collaborate, and engage with the cardiovascular research community.

December 8, 2026 | Abstract Writing Workshop January 8, 2027 | Cardiology Visiting Professor Seminar Christine Albert, MD, Mass General Brigham March 26, 2027 | Cardiology Visiting Professor Seminar Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD, Cedars-Sinai
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Call for Research Mentors!

Recruiting trainees? Let the CVRI community know about your research opportunities!

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CVRI Researcher Spotlight

Celebrating the 2026 Dean’s Celebration of Excellence in Research

It’s an exciting time at the Larner College of Medicine, with its incredible advances in science and research being recognized around the world.

Mark Nelson, Ph.D., Elected to the UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences

Mark Nelson, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor and chair of pharmacology at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of...

Cipolla Receives Prestigious Neuroscience Award

Marilyn J. Cipolla, Ph.D.’97, professor of neurological sciences at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has...
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26th Annual Jim Ray Memorial Heart Ride

Support CVRI Research in honor of the millions impacted by heart disease and stroke.

Learn more about the Heart Ride and donate!
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Developing the Next Generation of Scientists

One of CVRI's key objectives is to support career development with an emphasis on early career investigators. Are you an early career investigator with interest in cardiovascular research? Be sure to join CVRI's mailing list to get the latest information about events, funding and programs offered.

Join CVRI's mailing list Meet the Early Career Advisory Committee