Events

The Department of Neurological Sciences hosts a monthly Research Seminar Series showcasing innovative and cross-disciplinary work from across the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and beyond. Each session features invited speakers from diverse UVM departments as well as distinguished guests from other institutions. These seminars offer a vibrant forum to reconnect with colleagues, explore new ideas, and spark novel collaborations that advance the frontiers of neuroscience and related fields.

Held the 4th Thursday of every month in HSRF 400 from 12- 1 pm. For the 2026- 2027 academic year, the dates are as following:

September 24, 2026

October 21, 2026 (Note this is a Wednesday and will take place in HSRF 200)

January 28, 2027

February 25, 2027

April 22, 2027

Details are coming soon! We will be merging Education and Research themes, listed below:

In the past, our Annual Research Retreat has evaluated and strengthened our research mission across basic, clinical, and translational domains. Faculty gather for guest lectures, interactive workshops, and focused discussions on enhancing translational research and expanding external funding strategies. The retreat has offered time to reflect, share insights, and align priorities for continued neuroscience research innovation and impact.

The Annual Education Retreat has been a dedicated day for faculty to reflect, collaborate, and advance our shared teaching mission. It brings together educators across all levels of training, from undergraduate and graduate students to medical students, residents, and fellows. Through dynamic workshops, inspiring guest speakers, and structured time for collegial exchange, we critically evaluate our educational practices and identify strategic priorities for the year ahead. The retreat has also served as a vital forum to reaffirm our commitment to excellence in teaching and to ensure that our programs remain inclusive, innovative, and learner-centered.

The NBH Forum is supported by the Department of Neurological Sciences and by the VT Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. Every year it brings together faculty and students from various schools and programs in the Vermont area to share their research. Last year, more than 140 scientists from the University of Vermont, Saint Michael’s College, Middlebury College and Dartmouth College attended the event. 

The NBH forum is a great occasion for graduate and undergraduate students, post-docs and new faculty to present their recent data, discuss novel ideas and establish new collaborations. This event also overlaps with the interviews of the prospective students applying to the Neuroscience Graduate Program and it provides them with a great overview of the research projects and training opportunities offered at UVM.

More information about the VT Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience can be found here.

Date: January 29-30, 2027

Location: ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain  | Burlington, Vermont

Keynote Speaker: Joseph Ledoux, PhD 
Professor Emeritus, New York University
Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, Professor of Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry 

More information coming soon!