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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UVA Cancer Center Backs Five Community Projects to Reduce Cancer-Related Disparities
2/28/2024
Five community groups are the recipients of the University of Virginia Cancer Center’s latest round of Comprehensive Community Grants, which will help improve screening, education, access to care and improving…
