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3/7/24 issue

Generous $55 Million Gift to University Benefits Alzheimer’s Research

3/5/2024

UVA President Jim Ryan announced at last Thursday’s Board of Visitors that the family of the late David and Mary Harrison have donated $55 million to the University, with $30…

Category: Research

David and Mary Harrison in 1980s

Research in Motion: Lukas Tamm, PhD

3/5/2024

What I love about my research is going to the lab every day and discovering new fundamental biological mechanisms on how our body works. And in particular, how membranes communicate…

Category: Research

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In Our Cellular Glue, Scientists Discover Answers About Heart Attacks, Stroke, More

3/5/2024

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have found important answers about strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases by probing the biological glue our bodies create to protect us from…

Category: Research

Mete Civelek

Scientists Reveal How Our Cells’ Leaky Batteries Are Making Us Sick

3/5/2024

Researchers have discovered how “leaky” mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – can drive harmful inflammation responsible for diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists may be able…

Category: Research

Laura Newman UVA

Yen-Lin Chen, PhD, Awarded NIH Pathway to Independence K99/R00 Award

3/5/2024

Yen-Lin Chen, PhD, a research scientist in the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC), was awarded the NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00) Award. This award will support studies of…

Category: Research

Yen-Lin Chen UVA

2 Major UVA Discoveries Vie for 2023’s Biggest Scientific Advancement

3/5/2024

Two discoveries from the University of Virginia School of Medicine are competing for the title of 2023’s biggest scientific advance, and your votes will determine the winner! The editors of…

Category: Research

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One Team United on Access — Did You Know? Feedback From Faculty Has Focused on Flexibility, Staffing, and Operations

3/5/2024

Feedback from faculty about United on Access has focused on providing flexibility with template standards, staffing, and other operational concerns. UVA Health Leadership have listened and worked to be responsive…

Category: Clinical

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024

3/5/2024

Throughout March, we join communities across the country to recognize Women’s History Month, a time to honor the accomplishments of women across all facets of life, including science and medicine.…

Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Get to Know Matthew J. Gurka, PhD — Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences

3/5/2024

Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a distinguished national leader in child health research, joined UVA School of Medicine as Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, effective February 12, 2024. Dr. Gurka…

Category: Faculty

Many of you may recognize Dr. Gurka as he began his academic journey in 2004 right here at the University of Virginia in the Department of Public Health Sciences, where he rose to the role of Associate Professor in the Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Dr. Gurka is not only a highly regarded researcher but brings extensive experience as both an educator and academic leader.

Tracey Hoke, MD, Selected as Committee on Women in Medicine and Science’s Woman of the Month for March

3/5/2024

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women across history. This month provides an opportunity for the Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) to…

Category: Faculty

Tracey Hoke MD

Joseph F. Smiddy, MD, Class of 1967, Receives Prestigious Alumni Raven Award

3/5/2024

Joseph F. Smiddy, MD, a member of the School of Medicine Class of 1967, was selected as a recipient of the 2024 Alumni Raven Award. The award, presented by the…

Category: Alumni

Joseph F. Smiddy, MD

UVA Exclusive Premiere Screening featuring America’s Top Doctor

3/5/2024

To mark the first Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness, the UVA Compassionate Care Initiative, UVA Medical Center Hour, and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation will hold an exclusive…

Category: Community

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Chris Holstege, MD, Article in The Conversation Covered by More Than 150 News Outlets Nationally

3/5/2024

Chris Holstege, MD, wrote an article for The Conversation on a dangerous group of synthetic opioids, which was featured in more than 150 news outlets nationally, including the San Francisco…

Category: Media Highlights

Chris Holstege, MD

Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, Research Covered in Association of American Medical Colleges Story About Personalized Medicine

3/5/2024

A team headed by Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, associate professor at the UVA School of Medicine's Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, is conducting experiments to understand how differences in…

Category: Media Highlights

Melanie Rutkowski PhD

John Kim, MD, Article in The Conversation About Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lung Health Attracts Widespread National News Coverage

3/5/2024

John Kim, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and pulmonary and critical care expert at UVA School of Medicine, explains why omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health…

Category: Media Highlights

John Kim, MD