Andrew Markowski, MD, MPH, Appointed UVA Health’s Chief Medical Information Officer
1/28/2025
Andrew J. Markowski, MD, MPH, has joined UVA Health as Chief Medical Information Officer. Dr. Markowski is a highly accomplished leader in clinical informatics and emergency medicine, bringing deep expertise…
UVA Researchers Discover How Microglia Modulate Brain Blood Flow
1/28/2025
Microglia, so-called the third elements in the brain, after neurons and macroglia that include astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, are a mysterious and multi-tasking cell-type. Microglia are famous for their waste disposal…
2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., UVA Health System Awards Announced
1/28/2025
The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. University of Virginia Health System Awards were celebrated on Jan. 23, highlighting extraordinary individuals who have made remarkable contributions to health equity, inclusion,…
1/22/2025
The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is proud to recognize the work of Leslie Olsakovsky, MD, as January’s Woman of the Month, for her outstanding contributions to…
1/22/2025
Sponsored by The Center for Excellence in Education Introduction Educational scholarship is a significant component of the education mission of the University of Virginia School of Medicine (SOM). The Center…
Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs With Collaborative Resources and Expertise
1/22/2025
Academic health sciences libraries play a pivotal role in advancing clinical and translational science, offering services that span the entire research lifecycle. As essential partners in the success of clinical…
UVA Researchers Discover Genetics May Impact Weight and Metabolism More Than Diet
1/22/2025
New research from University of Virginia scientists indicates that genetics may have a larger impact on weight and metabolism than previously thought. This challenges the commonly accepted idea that everyone…
Alison Criss, PhD, Awarded $2.7 Million for Research to Combat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
1/22/2025
Alison Criss, PhD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor and vice chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, and colleagues were awarded a five-year, $2.7 million renewal of…
