Research in Motion: Loren Erickson, PhD
2/4/2025
I study B cells, which are part of the immune system, which make antibodies that recognize pathogens and protect us against infections. —Loren Erickson, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology,…
Postdoctoral Researchers: An Integral Part of Great Scientific Innovation
2/4/2025
The School of Medicine is excited to debut a new video celebrating our postdoctoral researchers, commonly referred to as postdocs, who are part of a vibrant research community…
1/28/2025
The iTHRIV Pilot Studies Program announces $200,000 in available funding to support innovative approaches to translational science projects (TS), and to foster research collaborations across iTHRIV institutions. TS projects seek…
Unlocking Secrets of the Heart: Simple Scan Could Identify Patients at Risk
1/28/2025
Everyone knows the health risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but UVA Health scientists have developed a noninvasive way to assess the health risks of…
UVA Scientists Shocked by Long-Lasting Benefits of Vein ‘Paint’
1/28/2025
A nanotechnology-based drug delivery system developed at UVA Health to save patients from repeated surgeries has proved to have unexpectedly long-lasting benefits in lab tests – a promising sign for…
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…
