Larner College of Medicine
On behalf of the entire Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) at the University of Vermont, we're reaching out with a new initiative to connect with our MMG community. We hope to strengthen the many connections of our undergraduate and graduate student alumni, as well as the entire MMG family.

Upcoming Events

Open House

MMG Annual Open House - October 2026

MMG will host its annual Open House on UVM Weekend to reconnect with faculty and alumni, as well as MMG parents and families. We will provide updates on the educational and research missions of our strong biomedical research-focused department, and our recent successes.  More details to follow.

MMG and Biochemistry faculty members are honored at the annual UVM Faculty Awards ceremony

Dr. Julie Dragon, Associate Professor in MMG. Pioneering work on transmissible cancers receives significant media coverage.

More Like Parasites Than Tumors: Vermont Scientists Discover Transmissible Cancer in Catfish

Intestinal Cells Found to Starve Salmonella of Essential Nutrients, Revealing New Tactic in Infection Defense

Senior Charlotte Bennett: From Curiosity to Calling

MMG Faculty Welcome New Doctoral Students
MMG Funding flow

How to Make a Donation

When you go to make a donation there are three options for which fund you can choose. Any amount is helpful and appreciated.

1. Larner College of Medicine MMG Fund

2. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences MMG Fund - including student research fellowships

3. Larner Vaccine Testing Center Fund

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