Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver
2/11/2025
University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer by discovering how gut bacteria interfere with the treatment. Doctors may be able…
Professors Who Founded Springbok Named UVA Innovators of the Year
2/11/2025
The University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group has named UVA professors Silvia Blemker, PhD, and Craig Meyer, PhD, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, part of the UVA Schools…
Research in Motion: Patrick Finan, PhD
2/11/2025
I am a clinical pain psychologist, and we approach the field of pain medicine by looking at opportunities to identify and intervene on emotional factors that influence chronic pain. —Patrick…
School of Medicine Faculty Honored at University of Virginia Research Achievement Awards
2/11/2025
The University of Virginia honored faculty members for their outstanding research and scholarship at the sixth annual Research Achievement Awards event, held at the Boar’s Head Resort on Feb. 5,…
Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, Advances Surgical Care and Education Through Artificial Intelligence Research
2/4/2025
Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, a surgeon-scientist specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive general surgery, is pioneering research that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance surgical education and improve patient outcomes. Dr.…
2/4/2025
Golam Mohi, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, was recently awarded a $2.4 million R01 grant from the NIH for a project titled “Molecular Basis…
UVA Eyes Global Housing Upgrades to Prevent Spread of Dangerous Diseases
2/4/2025
Call it an architectural blueprint for a healthier future for people around the globe. To reduce the spread of dangerous infectious diseases, researchers from across the University of Virginia have…
Postpartum Depression Discovery Opens Door to Blood Test to ID Women at Risk
2/4/2025
New postpartum depression research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even…
