Larner College of Medicine
At UVM's Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine, we value inquisitive minds and cutting edge scientific research to enhance the field of medicine. Our research in lab, clinical, and community settings improves understanding of disease, wellness, and treatment.
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Message from Dean Tracy

Our complex insights and solutions are achieved through collaboration in Larner's innovative interdisciplinary research environment, which is essential to our success. Research is central to our work and we invite you to learn about our ongoing scientific and medical discoveries.

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Larner Research News

New Tool Can Better Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

Cardiovascular Researchers Polish Their Pitch Skills

New Strategy to Stop Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Discovery Boost Grant Awarded to Carr and Frietze for Breast Cancer Research

Skin Deep—Tracing the DNA Clues Behind Skin Cancer

 More Larner Research Success Stories
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What's Your Why?

Your story matters! By highlighting the passion and purpose that fuel your research, we’ll illuminate the vital role of science and funding in driving medical progress. Together, we’ll craft compelling content that honors your mission, showcases your impact, and celebrates your unique “my why.”

Learn more about the My Why campaign!

What's Your Why?

Your story matters! By highlighting the passion and purpose that fuel your research, we’ll illuminate the vital role of science and funding in driving medical progress. Together, we’ll craft compelling content that honors your mission, showcases your impact, and celebrates your unique “my why.”

Learn more about the My Why campaign!
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Basic to Translational Research

At Larner, our translational research approach is grounded in basic science, pulling together many viewpoints and broad expertise to ensure that outcomes are meaningful and effective. Faculty, staff, and student researchers have their work featured in the nation's most esteemed scientific journals.

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Research Cores and Resources

Whether it's information about shared core facilities, clinical trials, or funding opportunities and mechanisms, the office for Research supports all areas of research at Larner. Let us guide you towards your research goals.

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Showcase and Excellence in Research

The Dean's Celebration of Excellence in Research is an annual event highlighting the research being conducted by junior faculty, senior faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate students. Our showcase spotlights the work of graduate student and postdoctoral trainee research and their mentors.

Excellence in Research at Larner

Research by the Numbers

  • R1 Top Tier Research University (Carnegie classification)
  • $99.9M in external funding
  • 53% of all UVM Research Awards
  • Top 100 Public Research University (National Science Foundation)