Larner College of Medicine
CVRI-VT recognizes UVM investigators who are performing sustained, impactful cardiovascular research by naming them as "Distinguished Investigators." Recipients hold the designation, are encouraged to participate in key CVRI-VT activities and are recognized with a reception and research award funds.

Distinguished Investigators

Harold Dauerman

Professor of Medicine • Professor of Surgery • Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs • Network Director, UVM Health Interventional Cardiology

Expertise

structural heart disease including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), outcomes and trends in use of coronary intervention and TAVR, outcomes and trends in treatments for cardiogenic shock.

Richard L. Page

Dean • Chief Medical Affairs Officer, University of Vermont Health • Professor, Department of Medicine

Expertise

Michael Toth

Professor of Medicine • Vice Chair for Research • Co-Director, Office of Research and Engagement

Expertise

skeletal muscle, metabolism, exercise, physical disability, geriatrics.

Kathleen Trybus

Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics

Expertise

The Trybus laboratory currently has two main research focuses: (1) Dynein and kinesin. We are interested in how dynein and kinesin interact with adaptor proteins, and how the two motors sense each other’s presence when bound to the same...

Former Distinguished Investigators

Faculty NameTitleSubspecialty Area

Philip Ades, MD

Inaugural Philip Ades, MD Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Joseph E. Brayden, PhDProfessorPathology
George Osol, PhDEmeritus Professor of MedicineObstetrics, Gynceology and Reproductive Sciences 

Russell Tracy, PhD

ProfessorPathology