Research
Many of our faculty members lead laboratories focused on bench science, while others conduct in silico computational research. Additionally, some faculty integrate lab-based discoveries with interests in clinical, translational, and public health approaches.
Faculty Research and Laboratories Vaccine Testing Center Translational Global Infectious Disease Research Center (COBRE)
Education
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) has an educational program to satisfy your scientific curiosity. Our faculty have a reputation being excellent teachers and engaged advisors, ensuring students successfully navigate their way to the career and work life they seek.
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Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics News
Rising Senior Dan Schiefen Recognized with the Kende Award for 2025
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Double Major Naveen Kothandaraman Receives a Goldwater Scholarship
UVM Cancer Center and Vermont Lake Monsters “Dig In” Against Cancer
UVM Cancer Center Recognizes Clinical Trials Awareness Day
What’s It Like to Be on a Cancer Clinical Trial? We Asked a Patient.
A New Expert Review Provides Guidelines for Use of PSMA PET Scans for Prostate Cancer
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From the Chair
From academics to clinical trials to translational research, we embrace a culture of critical thinking and experiential, lifelong learning. Our faculty strive to be exemplary and innovative scientists, committed to training the next generation of pioneering researchers. -Beth Kirkpatrick