Research at the Department of Medicine

With faculty and staff representation from each Division/Center, the Research Committee is focused on facilitating an environment of innovation and collaboration for the department’s diverse interests. We strive to promote an atmosphere of discovery, collaboration, and mentorship across our campus and network.

Research Committee Mission:

The Department of Medicine is at the forefront of research on both the university’s campus and hospital’s network. Research funding in FY2020, from over 200 individual awards, totaled nearly 17.5 million. Members of the department are active nationally and internationally and are recognized leaders in new scientific knowledge. The deliverables of our work include the development and review of policies and procedures, creating pilot funding opportunities, and ensuring the dissemination of information throughout the department.

Research Committee Members:

  • Michael Toth, PhD, Vice Chair Research
  • Mary Cushman, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Emerging Researchers
  • Steven Ades, MD, Hematology Oncology
  • Jason Botten, PhD, Pulmonary and Critical Care
  • Melanie Bui, MD, PhD, Rheumatology
  • Katharine Cheung, MD, PhD, Nephrology
  • Christopher Huston, MD, Infectious Disease
  • Steven Lidofsky, MD, PhD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Matthew Poynter, PhD, Pulmonary and Critical Care
  • Allen Repp, MD, Hospital Medicine
  • Renee Stapleton, MD, PhD, Pulmonary and Critical Care
  • Daniel Weiss, MD, PhD, Pulmonary and Critical Care
  • Nicole Habel, MD, Cardiology, Early Career Member
  • Michaelanne Rowen, BSN, RN, Clinical Research Manager
  • Gretchen Argraves, CRA, Grant Proposal Manager, DOM Pre-Award Office

Pre-Award Office
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Gretchen Argraves, CRA, Pre-Award Business Manager at: gretchen.argraves@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-3360

Post-Award Office
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Ariana Frascatore, Post-Award Business Manager at: ariana.frascatore@med.uvm.edu  

Phone: (802) 656-3506