Larner College of Medicine
We're opening the mysteries of drug actions, discovering new therapies, and developing innovative medicinal products to improve lives. Faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Larner specialize in cardiovascular regulation, cell signaling, structural and cancer biology, and environmental toxicology.

Studies in Pharmacology at the UVM Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine serve medical and graduate students, post-doctoral trainees and undergraduates. Students interested in the interaction of chemical substance with biological systems will benefit from direct contact with faculty researchers. 

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A Message from our Chair

Dr. Mark T. Nelson, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor and Chair

Message from the Chair
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Education

The Pharmacology Department offers academic programs for both graduate and undergraduate students, including a Ph.D. track through the Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, a thesis- and non-thesis-based Master's, and an undergraduate Minor in Pharmacology.
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Research

Our faculty have research interests across the field of pharmacology. They bring extensive expertise and enthusiasm to the lab and to our students, both graduate and undergraduate. To learn more about departmental research interests, please explore our faculty labs.
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Seminars

The Pharmacology Department hosts a year round Seminar Series covering the latest research in the field. We also host an Annual Pharmacology Research Retreat with special keynote speakers.
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VCCBH Symposium Registration

The VCCBH Symposium will be held on June 11-12, 2026!

Register today!

VCCBH Symposium Registration

The VCCBH Symposium will be held on June 11-12, 2026!

Register today!