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Private Philanthropic Support Enabled by Urology Chair Kirsten Greene, MD, Advances Prostate Cancer Care and Patient Access

10/18/2023

Since she became the Paul Mellon Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology in 2019, Kirsten Green, MD, says UVA has doubled the number of urologic surgeons and oncologists…

Chia-Yi Kuan, MD, PhD, Awarded $3 Million Grant to Research How Hyperphosphorylated Tau Protein Causes Decline of Cognitive Function

10/18/2023

Professor Chia-Yi "Alex" Kuan, MD, PhD, in the Department of Neuroscience, was awarded a new NIH R01 grant for $3 million to study the mechanisms of a pathological hallmark of…

Research in Motion: Kristin Anderson, PhD

10/18/2023

My research is focused on modifying immune cells, specifically T cells, to recognize and kill cancer more effectively. Solid tumors like ovarian and pancreatic cancer present additional obstacles, so my…

Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, Appointed to Chair the Department of Public Health Sciences

10/18/2023

I am excited to announce the appointment of Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a distinguished national leader in child health research, as Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, effective February 12,…

Center for Excellence in Education Welcomed Inaugural Scholars Program Class of 11 Faculty

10/10/2023

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) welcomed the inaugural class of CEE Scholars on Tuesday, October 3. This diverse group of 11 faculty is comprised of educators across eight…

Anne M. Mills, MD, Awarded College of American Pathologist Lifetime Achievement Award

10/10/2023

Congratulations to Anne M. Mills, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology, who was awarded the CAP Lifetime Achievement Award from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in…

UVA Scientists Target Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

10/10/2023

University of Virginia researchers are working to outrace two dangerous germs known for quickly developing resistance to new antibiotics – and the scientists’ efforts could help us better combat antibiotic…

Ani W. Manichaikul, PhD, and Colleagues Discover New Insights into How Genes Influence Ability to Use Omega-3

10/10/2023

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good…