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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…

Research in Motion: Mark DeBoer, MD

11/13/2024

One of my favorite things about research is having a variety of topics I can work on at the same time. In any given week, I'll be working with some…

Biomedical Sciences Advances 51 Graduate Students on the Path to Achieving Their PhDs

11/13/2024

On Thursday, November 7, the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BIMS) proudly hosted its third annual Advancement to Candidacy Celebration. This event honors third-year BIMS students who have successfully passed their…