UVA Researchers Identify Genetic Genetic Variant That Causes Cerebellar Ataxia

3/13/2024

Endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) is an essential protein quality control machinery that maintains protein homeostasis and human health. The Qi laboratory in the Department of Molecular of Molecular Physiology and…

New UVA Podcast Highlights Research Innovations and Their Real-World Impacts

3/13/2024

The University of Virginia’s Wallace H. Coulter Translational Research Center is launching a new podcast Biomedical Frontiers: Stories with Innovators in Healthcare. The show features in-depth discussions with leading healthcare…

Monica Lawrence, MD, Named Designated Institutional Official and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

3/13/2024

Following an extensive national search, UVA Health University Medical Center has selected Dr. Monica Lawrence as Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME), effective April…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…