The University of Vermont (UVM), officially titled as University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1791, the university is the oldest in Vermont and the fifth-oldest in New England, making it among the oldest in the United States. It is one of the original eight Public Ivies.
The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Vermont, situated within the Larner College of Medicine in Burlington, VT, serves as a dynamic center for advancing the understanding of how drugs interact with biological systems. It provides comprehensive educational opportunities ranging from an undergraduate minor to graduate Master's and PhD programs, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge research. Faculty and students explore drug actions across molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, with research strengths in areas like cardiovascular pharmacology, signal transduction, and medicinal chemistry. This work aims to uncover mechanisms of disease and contribute to the development of new therapies. The department fosters a collaborative environment, preparing graduates for diverse and impactful careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, government, and biotechnology sectors.
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