UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences

03/18/2026

Join us for the next CNHS Research Series talk:
DNA Methylation in Oral Rinse for Detection of Head and Neck Cancer

Featuring: Scott Langevin, PhD
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 12–1 PM
Location: 103 Rowell Hall + online
go.uvm.edu/cnhsresearchtalk

Dr. Langevin’s research explores how biological, environmental, and social factors shape cancer risk and outcomes, with a focus on developing noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

03/16/2026

Interviewing Alex Berry, an exercise science major here at UVM! 💚💛 stay tuned to hear more about CNHS programs.

03/16/2026

CNHS Intercultural Excellence Speaker Series: Narratives of Gender Affirming Care in the U.S.

Join us on Wednesday, March 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a virtual conversation with Teresa Graziano, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nursing.

Dr. Graziano’s research focuses on minority stress among sexual and gender minorities and the health disparities that affect people across sexes and genders. In this session, they will share perspectives from intersex, women, and trans individuals who are navigating gender affirming care in the United States. They will also highlight opportunities to strengthen patient-centered care for LGBTQ+ communities.

Date: March 18
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual Program
https://bit.ly/4seab4Q

Presented by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences for CNHS and LCOM.

03/06/2026

Could the gut microbiome play a role in improving MS treatments? UVM postdoctoral researcher Theresa Montgomery is investigating how microbes like Akkermansia and nutrients such as vitamin K may influence disease progression and support myelin repair.

Her achievements, from publishing key papers to earning a National MS Society fellowship, reflect UVM’s focus on mentorship and collaboration.

Read more:

Postdoctoral researcher Theresa Montgomery’s work is advancing science and sparking new collaborations, with potential to transform MS treatment.

02/21/2026

You are invited to a special Black History Month event featuring I'M ABLE, the memoir by Sefakor G. M. A. Komabu Pomeyie. This book offers a personal and powerful account of navigating disability, identity, and belonging.

Event: I'M ABLE: A Black History Story of Strength, Disability, and Becoming
Location: Barnes and Noble, 102 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT
Date: February 22
Time: 11:15 AM to 12 PM

We hope you will be part of this meaningful discussion.

https://events.uvm.edu/event/im-able-a-black-history-story-of-strength-disability-and-becoming

In I’m Able, Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie shares a deeply personal story of growing up Black and disabled while navigating systems not built for her body, voice, or belonging. This memoir expands Black history to include disability, vulnerability, and the quiet courage of becoming visible in a world tha...

02/18/2026

Dr. Keke Fairfax will speak at the University of Vermont on February 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. as part of the Health C.A.R.E. Grand Rounds Series.

Her talk, Developing Biomedical Training Programs to Increase Student Success in the Translational Research Workforce, is co-sponsored by the Larner College of Medicine Office of Intercultural Excellence and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Intercultural Excellence.

The event will take place in Rowell 103 and on Zoom.

Developing Biomedical Training Programs to Increase Student Success in the Translational Research Workforce; a Health C.A.R.E. (Cultural Awareness, Research, and Education) Grand Rounds Series event. Co-Sponsored by the Larner College of Medicine Office of Intercultural Excellence & College of Nursi...

02/15/2026

Join the College of Nursing and Health Sciences on February 20 from 12–1 PM in Rowell 103 for our next Research Series presentation!

Dr. Kim Bauerly will share “Beyond the Surface: Addressing Social Anxiety in Adults Who Stutter and the Interplay Between Psychological Distress and Physiological Dysregulation.”

Dr. Bauerly’s NIH‑funded research explores developmental stuttering across the lifespan using physiological, movement, and acoustic measures.

Learn more:

The CNHS Research Series highlights leading-edge work in rehabilitation, nursing, biomedical science, and communication disorders, fostering collaboration across UVM’s health disciplines.

02/13/2026

Proposals due April 10!

We're now accepting proposals for the fifth annual Health Equity Summit! Do you have an idea, experience or project that can inspire change and move us closer to health equity for all? This is an invitation to share your work and your vision for change.

👉 SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY APRIL 10
🔗Link in the comments.

We especially encourage proposals that highlight effective strategies, lessons learned, cross-sector partnerships and system-level approaches that improve community well-being and expand equitable access to opportunity.

📅 SAVE THE DATE
Health Equity Summit 2026
September 24-25
UVM Davis Center | Burlington, VT + Virtual

Presented by:
– University of Vermont Health
– The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
– UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences

02/09/2026

We’re so excited about UVM’s future, and what’s ahead for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, as we continue to grow our impact 💚

02/08/2026

Current exercise science student Julia Mesplède is headed to the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, competing for France in women’s hockey and representing the Catamount community on the world stage.

Milano-Cortina will be the Olympic debut for Julia and fellow Catamount Margie Freed, a 2020 Grossman School of Business graduate competing in biathlon for Team USA.

Meet all nine UVM Olympians: https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/nine-uvm-olympians-compete-2026-winter-games-italy

02/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Dain LaRoche as the next dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. We look forward to what’s ahead and the leadership and vision Dr. LaRoche will bring to CNHS.

Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Health & Medicine University News Share February 4, 2026 Following a national search, Dain LaRoche has been appointed to lead UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Currently the Associate Dean for Research in the Col...