The proposed renovation projects will lead to the creation of dedicated laboratory and meeting space for biomedical research at two Vermont Genetics Network baccalaureate partner colleges. At Green Mountain College, the renovation will result in the Biomedical Research Complex, a suite of two research laboratories adjoining a common meeting space. Undergraduate students working with faculty in the areas of genomics, proteomics, population genetics, microbiology, and neuroscience, among others, will have access to modern analytical instrumentation in a BSL-2 standards facility and to ample lab benches for molecular and biochemical work. At Lyndon State College, the renovations will impact research in chemistry (environmental toxicology) and biology (metagenomics of human pathogens) by converting a current teaching lab into a research lab that will enhance the quality of the students? research experience. The resulting renovations will transform the culture of biomedical research at Green Mountain College and Lyndon State College by creating better and bigger research space that will accommodate a larger number of students and encourage a collaborative spirit of inquiry. We expect these renovations to more than double the current number of students participating in faculty- led biomedical research at these institutions and to facilitate the recruitment of new students to biomedical research.

Public Health Relevance

The proposed renovations of research laboratories at Lyndon State College and Green Mountain College, partner institutions of the Vermont Genetics Network, will significantly improve the infrastructure required for biomedical research and education. The outcomes will be increased basic and human subject based research and future biomedical workforce that will potentially affect human health and treatment of disease through innovative ideas and biomedical workers.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Exploratory Grants (P20)
Project #
2P20GM103449-14
Application #
8895637
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZGM1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2015-06-01
Budget End
2016-05-31
Support Year
14
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Vermont & St Agric College
Department
Type
DUNS #
066811191
City
Burlington
State
VT
Country
United States
Zip Code
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