The Latest in Nephrology Research Interests
9/3/2019
Rahul Sharma, MS, PhD, Associate Professor The long-term goal of Dr Sharma’s research is to identify and produce novel therapeutic agents that have the potential of translation from bench to…
New Research Laboratory Space Planned for the Division of Nephrology
9/3/2019
The Division of Nephrology/CIIR will inaugurate a new research laboratory in early 2020. 9,000 square feet of modern laboratory research space in Pinn Hall is being renovated to accommodate the…
Message from the Chair – September 2019 Medicine Matters Newsletter
9/1/2019
Welcome back from summer! As the new academic year gets going in full swing, this month’s Medicine Matters highlights the Division of Nephrology. Of course, I must admit a certain…
6/26/2019
Dr Francine Garrett-Bakelman (a.k.a. Fran), a physician scientist in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, was one of the first co-authors on a Science paper published on…
Stem Cell Transplant Team Initiates Photopheresis at UVA
6/26/2019
Photopheresis is a modified apheresis procedure where lymphocytes in the buffy coat are treated with a photosensitizer, called methoxypsoralen, and exposed to ultraviolet light. Methoxypsoralen when exposed to ultraviolet light…
DoM Notes and Updates For June 2019
6/1/2019
Congratulations to Dr Mitch Rosner who is the recipient of the 2019 Robert G. Narins Award. This award honors individuals who have made meritorious contributions in education and teaching. Congratulations…
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY – RESEARCH
5/1/2019
CLINICAL INITIATIVES In addition to providing comprehensive care for adult patients with the spectrum of allergic disorders and asthma our division has numerous specialized clinical initiatives: Immune deficiencies - The…
5/1/2019
One of the dominant themes of Medicine in the last 50 years has been change. This includes both change created by technical advances and changes in disease that in most…
DoM Medicine Matters Newsletter – May 2019
5/1/2019
The May 2019 Medicine Matters Newsletter features the Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. We welcome your feedback and continued updates, which can be sent to: RDOMWebNewsletter@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Program
3/7/2019
By Dr. Mike Shim COPD specialty clinic at the University of Virginia has been designated as a Joint Commission certified center of excellence for advanced COPD care since 2007. UVA…