Marilyn Cipolla, professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont, has been named chair of UVM's Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, effective Feb 1.
An outstanding researcher in brain injury associated with stroke and preeclampsia, Cipolla was recognized, along with only 10 other scientists, for her exceptional achievements during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2021, receiving the Thomas Willis Lecture Award. Her current research is focused on understanding and treating brain injury during stroke and seizure, especially during hypertension and preeclampsia.
She has published widely, received numerous awards in her field, and has been funded continuously by the National Institutes of Health since 1998. In 2015, she was named a UVM University Scholar and the UVM Larner College of Medicine Alumni Association bestowed on her the 2020 Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont and a member of the Firestone Medical Research Building Campaign Committee.
Cipolla holds a bachelor's in electrical engineering as well as master's and doctoral degrees in cell and molecular biology, all from the University of Vermont.
“I am thrilled that Dr Cipolla will be joining the CEMS leadership team,” said department dean Linda Schadler. “Her interdisciplinary background, expertise and collaborative spirit will serve our students and faculty as they design and build tomorrow’s solutions for energy efficiency, sustainability and worldwide health.”