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Category: Research

Research in Motion: Chris Holstege, MD

11/20/2024

There's a plethora of substances coming into society — various drugs and things that are of risk to our populations. I work very closely to do epidemiologic research as to…

School of Medicine 2024 Annual Report Celebrates Our Successes

11/20/2024

We are excited to share the UVA School of Medicine 2024 Annual Report is currently being distributed to our departments and centers. It also is mailed to our alumni in…

iDRIV Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications Through Dec. 18

11/13/2024

Inspiring Diverse Researchers in Virginia (iDRIV) Scholars program is founded on a dual commitment: supporting the success of exceptional investigators and building a diverse research community to enhance our mission…

Does Chat GPT Improve Doctors’ Diagnoses? Study Puts It to the Test

11/13/2024

With hospitals already deploying artificial intelligence to improve patient care, a new study has found that using Chat GPT Plus does not significantly improve the accuracy of doctors’ diagnoses when…

81 Medical Students Showcase Projects at Fall Research Symposium

11/13/2024

Medical students presented research posters at the UVA Office for Research Medical Student Research Symposium on Friday, November 8 to showcase their work to faculty and students in the School…

Many Moms Fall Asleep While Feeding, Endangering Their Babies, Study Finds

11/13/2024

More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), research from the…

New Study by Jason Sheehan, MD, PhD, Reveals Early Treatment for Nerve Tumors Prevents Serious Problems

11/13/2024

Patients with a small cranial nerve tumor that can cause hearing loss, vertigo, imbalance and ringing in the ears have typically been watched rather than proactively treated, as the risks…

New Research Led by Shengyi Iris Sun, PhD, Sheds Light on Fibrinogen Biogenesis and Hepatic Fibrinogen Storage Disease

11/13/2024

Conformational diseases, such as certain liver disorders, cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases, are caused by proteins that fold incorrectly and aggregate together, disrupting cell functions. These conditions can occur when the…