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 2025- 2026 academic year, the dates are as following:

September 25, 2025

October 23, 2025

January 22, 2026

February 26, 2026

April 23, 2026

Each year, the Department of Neurological Sciences convenes its Annual Education Retreat, a dedicated day for faculty to reflect, collaborate, and advance our shared teaching mission. This retreat 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 serves 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 Department of Neurological Sciences hosts an Annual Research Retreat to evaluate and strengthen 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 offers time to reflect, share insights, and align priorities for continued neuroscience research innovation and impact.

The NBH Forum is supported in 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.

Held: January 30-31, 2026

Location: Maple Ballroom | Davis Center | University of Vermont | Burlington, Vermont

Keynote Speaker: Francisco J. Quintana, PhD
Associate Scientist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Professor of Neurology, Harvard University
Associate Member, Broad Institute

Dr. Quintana's research focuses on regulation of immune response in CNS using innovative models.

More information coming soon!