UVA Researchers Discover How Microglia Modulate Brain Blood Flow
1/28/2025
Microglia, so-called the third elements in the brain, after neurons and macroglia that include astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, are a mysterious and multi-tasking cell-type. Microglia are famous for their waste disposal…
Research in Motion: Xuemei Huang, MD
1/28/2025
My own research is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Parkinson's disease and related conditions, as well as to understand the causes of these disorders. —Xuemei…
SIDS Discovery Could Identify Babies at Risk
1/22/2025
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies…
UVA Brain Institute: Request for Proposals for Transformative Neuroscience Pilot Grants 2025
1/22/2025
The UVA Brain Institute offers a seed funding program for transformative neuroscience research projects. The purpose of the program is to tackle important questions, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and perform groundbreaking…
Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs With Collaborative Resources and Expertise
1/22/2025
Academic health sciences libraries play a pivotal role in advancing clinical and translational science, offering services that span the entire research lifecycle. As essential partners in the success of clinical…
UVA Researchers Discover Genetics May Impact Weight and Metabolism More Than Diet
1/22/2025
New research from University of Virginia scientists indicates that genetics may have a larger impact on weight and metabolism than previously thought. This challenges the commonly accepted idea that everyone…
Alison Criss, PhD, Awarded $2.7 Million for Research to Combat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
1/22/2025
Alison Criss, PhD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor and vice chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, and colleagues were awarded a five-year, $2.7 million renewal of…
Research in Motion: Jeffrey Gander, MD
1/22/2025
I look at two of the most important issues affecting children today: reducing opiate use and increasing access to healthy food. —Jeffrey Gander, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery ;
