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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.

Upcoming Events

calendar date sept 10

Welcome Celebration | Connection in CV Research

Whether you're new to CVRI or already part of the community, this event is a great opportunity to make connections, discover resources, and collaborate!

Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
Davis Auditorium Concourse | Between UVMMC and UVM Dana Library
calendar date sept 14

Demystifying the Path to Industry

Hear from a panel of experts who have successfully forged a path outside of academia into industry-driven positions.
Featuring Andra Stevenson, PhD,
Peter Spector, MD and Brad Palmer, PhD.

Monday, September 14, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM
River House Room | Waterworks - Winooski
calendar date oct 2

CVRI Sobel Visiting Professor Dr. Erin Michos

Medicine Grand Rounds Seminar
“Assessing and Addressing the Cardiometabolic Health of
Women Throughout the Life Course for CVD Prevention”

Friday, October 2, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Davis Auditorium | UVM Medical Center

Journal Club | September 18 Cardiology Classroom - Baird 1

Join us to review an article in advance of CVRI Sobel VP Erin Michos MD visit to UVM

Link to article Link to event poster

Call for Research Mentors!

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

Complete this quick form!

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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Opportunities

Learn about the CVRI programs and funding available including travel awards, visiting professor seminar funding, mentorship and more.

CVRI Researcher Spotlight

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...

Harraz Selected as 2026 Biomedical Scholar by Pew Charitable Trusts

Yahoo News: Pew Announces 21 New Biomedical Scholars (JUN 16, 2026). Osama Harraz, Ph.D., Bloomfield Professor in Cardiovascular Research and...
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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 & Donate to this campaign
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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
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CVRI Visiting Professor Seminar Series

Each academic year, CVRI sponsors leaders in cardiovascular research to serve as visiting professors and provide a seminar addressing a cardiovascular topic and of interest to a broad audience. These visiting professors focus on interdepartmental interactions with our early career scientists.

Upcoming Visiting Professors