University of Vermont

Researchers from Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont discovered a “waste canal system” in the human brain that internalizes waste from healthy neurons. This system can undergo catastrophic swelling, leading to brain tissue degeneration, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings, published in The Journal of Comparative Neurology, suggest a new explanation for Alzheimer’s pathologies and a potential avenue for drug development.

Researchers from Saint Michael's College and the University of Vermont discovered a 'waste canal system' in the human brain that, when swollen, leads to Alzheimer's disease. This finding, based on spider brain research, suggests a new avenue for drug development.

UVM launches $3M initiative to unite around planetary health, focusing on the natural environment's impact on human health, with a one-year action plan including campus and community practices and grants.

UVM's Grossman School of Business to launch a co-op program in 2025, funded by a $15M gift, offering students full-time work with partner companies and summer courses for timely graduation, aiming to boost job prospects and attract more applicants.

Dr. Donald Robinson, a pioneer in psychopharmacology, and his wife Mary Lou, a community leader, established the Dr. Donald and Mary Lou Robinson Scholarship at Marshall University. Their legacy includes groundbreaking research, community service, and support for future medical students.

UVM partners with BioInnovation Labs to open a 7,000-sq-ft incubator center in Colchester, VT, offering lab equipment and workspaces for life sciences startups. Expected to open in 2025, it aims to support 20 scientists and entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and economic development in the region.