Blood-Pressure Discovery Could Open Door to New Hypertension Treatments
12/3/2025
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have obtained important new insights into how our bodies regulate our blood pressure by revealing how our cells turn off a key hormone.…
Happy Thanksgiving to the UVA School of Medicine
11/25/2025
In this season of gratitude, I have been reflecting on the remarkable community we have at the School of Medicine and its rich heritage. Since its founding in 1819 as…
1st Death Linked to ‘Meat Allergy’ Spread by Ticks
11/18/2025
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified the first death caused by what is commonly called the “meat allergy” being spread by ticks. A healthy 47-year-old man from…
School of Medicine 2025 Annual Report Available Online
11/11/2025
The School of Medicine is pleased to announce publication of the 2025 Annual Report. Mindful of our academic and environmental resources, each department and center received a few paper copies.…
School of Medicine Faculty Honored at 2025 Faculty Awards Ceremony
11/4/2025
The School of Medicine Dean’s Office held its faculty awards and honors ceremony on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Forum Hotel. This annual event recognizes faculty for their sustained…
Former School of Medicine Dean Robert Carey, MD, Honored
10/28/2025
On Friday, October 24, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the UVA Medical Alumni Association co-hosted a special ceremony to honor the legacy of Robert M. Carey, MD,…
Missing Molecule May Explain Down Syndrome
10/21/2025
Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests.…
Three School of Medicine Researchers Receive Prestigious National Institutes of Health ‘K’ Awards
10/14/2025
The School of Medicine is pleased to congratulate School of Medicine researchers Jinyi Tang, PhD, Helen Wang, PhD, and Matthew Devall, PhD, for earning National Institutes of Health (NIH)-K awards.…
