UVA Licensing & Ventures Group Hosts Biweekly Office Hours to Assist in Advancing Your Research
10/18/2023
UVA Licensing & Ventures Group will be hosting open office hours Thursday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, room 1227 (Tolleson), from 2…
10/18/2023
Professor Chia-Yi "Alex" Kuan, MD, PhD, in the Department of Neuroscience, was awarded a new NIH R01 grant for $3 million to study the mechanisms of a pathological hallmark of…
Research in Motion: Kristin Anderson, PhD
10/18/2023
My research is focused on modifying immune cells, specifically T cells, to recognize and kill cancer more effectively. Solid tumors like ovarian and pancreatic cancer present additional obstacles, so my…
Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, Appointed to Chair the Department of Public Health Sciences
10/18/2023
I am excited to announce the appointment of Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a distinguished national leader in child health research, as Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, effective February 12,…
UVA Scientists Target Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
10/10/2023
University of Virginia researchers are working to outrace two dangerous germs known for quickly developing resistance to new antibiotics – and the scientists’ efforts could help us better combat antibiotic…
10/10/2023
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good…
10/10/2023
Rachel Moon, MD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was awarded a NIH R01 grant, “Get Social Media and Risk-Reduction Training (GET SMART),” for $3.5 million…
Medicine in Motion: Xudong “Joshua” Li, MD, PhD
10/10/2023
Many people suffer from back or leg pain. Understanding why they experience pain and how to treat it is at the core of my research. —Xudong "Joshua" Li, MD, PhD,…