Members of the UVM Cancer Center/Stein-Lian Lab discover a distinct population of mesenchymal stromal/stem-like cells (MSCs) in invasive breast cancer tumors. 

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Dr. Jane Lian, Dr. Janet Stein, and Dr. Mary Cushman Are Ranked Among Top U.S. Scientists

A new online ranking of the top female scientists in the United States conducted by Research.com includes three members of the University of Vermont faculty. Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc., professor of medicine, was ranked 124th nationally and 193rd in the world. Jane Lian, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry, was ranked 194th nationally and 305th in the world. Janet Stein, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry, was ranked 265th nationally and 430th in the world. All three scientists serve on the Larner College of Medicine faculty and are UVM Cancer Center members.

Dr. Paula Tracy is awarded the title Professor of Biochemistry Emerita

Dr. Paula Tracy joined the University of Vermont Department of Biochemistry faculty in 1984. For the past thirty-eight years, she has made unequivocally valued contributions to research, teaching, and service. As a scientist, she, with extramural support, has an advanced understanding of coagulation biology and pathology. Her research contributions are documented by publications in highly recognized journals and awards that reflect the importance of her work.

As an educator, she been instrumental in medical, graduate, and undergraduate teaching and have been a driving force for the development of an innovative curriculum. As a mentor, she has guided students and fellows, who have been affected immensely from working with her, go on to develop successful careers in medicine and biomedical research.

Dr. Paula Tracy has  provided valuable service to the Department of Biochemistry as Interim Chair and has supported the LCOM and university as an active member of committees that are the fabric of our effective academic environment for learning and research. Her engagement in operation and oversight committees for professional organizations that include the American Heart Association, and the American Society for Hematology, have facilitated advocacy for advancing investigation in hemostasis and thrombosis.

Dr. Scott Morrical is awarded the title Professor of Biochemistry Emerita

For the past thirty years, Scott Morrical has contributed significantly as a scientist and educator as well as provided valuable service to the Department of Biochemistry, the University of Vermont, and the biomedical research community.

As an investigator, Dr. Morrical has made important discoveries that have an advanced understanding of genome replication. His work in mechanistically characterized DNA replication, recombination, damage, and repair have secured broad-based recognition. Publications and extramural research support document his effectiveness as a scientist.

He been a highly effective educator, playing a key role in undergraduate, graduate, and medical student teaching. His contributions to transitioning Biochemistry courses to remote learning presentations have been key to sustaining our teaching effectiveness as we navigate the complexities of the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Morrical has been a strong mentor to students who have received research training in his laboratory. His guidance has provided perspective and experience for the development of productive careers in biomedical research.

5 Year NIH grant awarded to the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network

A $20M five-year NIH grant was awarded to support the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network. The program is committed to supporting an investigation that addresses the health and healthcare challenges of northern New England rurality. The NNE-CTR is a partnership between the University of Vermont, Main Medical Center/ MaineHealth, and the Northern New England Practice-Based Research Network.  Gary Stein is the Vermont Principal Investigator. The NNE-CTR leadership team includes Renee Stapleton, Gordon Jensen, Janet Stein, Charlie Irvin, Kimberly Luebbers, Peter Callas, Jan Carney, Valerie Harder, and Francis Carr. Administrative coordination is provided by Sheila Clifford-Bova and Melanie Sestokas.