Second Annual Spark Competition Focuses on Research
1/10/2024
UVA Health believes that its most promising innovators and changemakers likely come from within – from the people who care for patients, work in the research labs, lead clinical trials…
Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD, Appointed as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology
1/4/2024
The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD, a leader in revolutionizing how corneal transplants are performed, to chair its Department of Ophthalmology. He…
UVA Breaks Ground on $350 Million Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology
12/12/2023
The University of Virginia broke ground Friday on the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, a historic milestone for UVA that will propel it to the forefront of cutting-edge…
Perspectives on Providing Medical Support in Conflict Zones
12/6/2023
The School of Medicine hosted an open forum about perspectives on providing medical support in conflict zones on November 29 at Garrett Hall. The event, attended by faculty, staff, and…
Local High School Students Participate in Discover Medicine Program
11/28/2023
The UVA School of Medicine's Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Chapter was excited to host the first session of the 2023-2024 Discover Medicine program on Thursday, November 16. They welcomed…
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Students Advance to PhD Candidacy
11/15/2023
On Thursday, November 9, Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) hosted the second annual Advancement to Candidacy Celebration. This celebration honors third-year BIMS students who passed their qualifying exam in the spring and…
School of Medicine 2023 Annual Report Highlights Exciting Accomplishments
11/1/2023
The University of Virginia School of Medicine 2023 Annual Report will be distributed to alumni, SOM faculty, and top-rated SOM deans and leadership across the U.S. next week. Our mission…
Renowned Cancer Biology Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Dermatology
10/25/2023
Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned cancer biology researcher has been named as chair of the Department of Dermatology, effective January 29, 2024. Le comes to UVA from…







