Larner College of Medicine

Research Overview

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Research Program supports the common vision of The University of Vermont Medical Center and The UVM Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine: teaching, research and medical service are inseparable.

Our Research Objectives

Our Research Objectives

To advance knowledge about basic mechanisms that govern cellular physiology and to gain insight into their disruptions in disease. Our overarching goals are to implement improved diagnostics and provide better treatment strategies to our patients through:

  • New Knowledge, New Diagnostics and New Treatments

To enable academic excellence in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine so that we are (inter)nationally recognized as a top Academic Department through:

  • High Impact Publications
  • Principal Investigators on Major Grants
  • Serving on National Advisory Committees
  • Organize Conferences
  • Inventors
  • Multi Institution Collaborations

The Research Mission

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Clinical and Basic Research

UVM and The University of Vermont Medical Center partner to support effective clinical and basic research. Ways we connect:
- Annual Research Day
- Monthly Research Council Meetings
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Research Support

Given the competitive national science landscape and limited funding, focused collaboration is essential. Examples of support:
- Internal Grant Program
- Twice Yearly Poster Presentations
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Supporting New Investigators

Establishing a supportive environment for young investigators to develop into independent researchers or collaborative contributors. How we provide support:
- Mentoring plans for Junior Faculty
- Seminar Series, Journal Club, and Grand Rounds

The Research Council

Council Members
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Research Council Chair: Yvonne Janssen-Heininger

Clinical Research Members: Director- Martin Chang, Ashley Volaric, John DeWitt, Residents: Jennifer Bloomer, Brittney Boles, Neel Hegde, Nicholas Taylor, Kenrick Wysong

Laboratory for Clinical Biochemistry Research: Division Chief- Peggy Doyle, Member: Nels Olson

Redox Biology and Pathology: Division Chief- Vikas Anathy, Member: Albert van der Vliet, Trainees: Nate Shannon and Mona Ruban

Research Divisions