UVA Health Observes Native American Heritage Month
11/4/2024
This November, in observance of Native American Heritage Month, UVA Health proudly honors the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, celebrating the theme, Indigenous Knowledge Powering Science. Throughout…
Fourth-Year Medical Students Named 47th Annual Bowman Scholars
11/4/2024
The 47th Annual Bowman Dinner was held October 5 to honor the 2024 Bowman Scholars: Theresa Blickenstaff, Liam Giffin, Christina Halstead, Tuyet-Minh Tran and Briana Wilson. These five, fourth-year medical…
Younger Breast Cancer Diagnoses Increase as Survival Rates Improve
11/4/2024
A new report from the American Cancer Society released earlier this month reveals an increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50. Researchers found breast cancer diagnosis rates increased year…
Ling Qi, PhD, Lab Discovers Mechanism Linking Cell Protein Degradation to Obesity and Diabetes
11/4/2024
Researchers from the Ling Qi Laboratory in the UVA Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics have identified the SEL1L-HRD1 protein complex as a key player in regulating leptin receptor…
Scientists Earn $7.4 Million for Lung Research Using Hyperpolarized Xenon MRI
11/4/2024
Three School of Medicine researchers, Jaime Mata, PhD, John P. Mugler, PhD, and Y. Michael Shim, MD, were awarded two, five-year NIH R01 grants totaling $7.4 million for research using…
UVA Medical Students Make Impact at Medical Society of Virginia Annual Meeting
10/29/2024
Over 25 medical students from the University of Virginia attended the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Annual Meeting, October 18-20, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. The weekend included a wide range…
Evelyn Aboagye, MD, and the UVA Center for Global Health Equity Expand Opportunities in Ghana
10/29/2024
The UVA Center for Global Health Equity has established new partnerships with the University of Ghana Medical School and Family Health University College in Accra, Ghana. These collaborations offer valuable…
Melissa Kendall, PhD, and Bill Petri, MD, PhD, Discuss E. Coli in Your Food
10/29/2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a food safety alert last week related to the recent E. coli outbreak linked to the McDonald's Quarter Pounder. In an effort…
