Division of Nephrology Research and Educational Updates – September 2025
9/5/2025
Message from Dr. Mark Okusa, Division Chief of Nephrology Recent changes emanating from Washington, D.C., have introduced new challenges to our academic mission, including cuts in federal research funding and…
Message from the Office of the Chair – September 2025
9/5/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we move into the fall and trade the burden of heat and humidity for the burden of heavier traffic, I want to highlight a part…
Division of Rheumatology Research and Educational Updates – August 2025
8/1/2025
Message from Dr. Janet Lewis, Division Chief of Rheumatology The Division of Rheumatology has had another successful year, driven by its continued dedication to excellence in patient care, education, and…
Message from the Office of the Chair – August 2025
8/1/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As summer begins to wind down and we gear up for the academic year ahead, we find ourselves in a season of profound transition at UVA…
Message from the Office of the Chair – July 2025
7/8/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, July brings renewal, reflection, and resolve. Amid ongoing instability, from President Ryan’s resignation to concerns over potential federal cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and federal research…
Message From the Chair – June 2025
6/1/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I write to you as we enter June, a month of transition. The school year is wrapping up, graduation has passed—which (hopefully) means traffic will ease…
Message From the Chair’s Office – May 2025
5/5/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We find ourselves in a time of real challenge in academic medicine. Across the country, departments like ours are navigating financial pressures, workforce constraints, and a…
Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Research and Educational Update – May 2025
5/5/2025
I am so proud of our faculty and staff’s resilience and commitment to our mission. As the mighty challenges mount, they grow stronger and closer together as a team. Whether…
Division of Hematology and Oncology Research and Educational Update – April 2025
4/2/2025
Message from Dr. Karen Ballen, Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology It is an honor to highlight the successes of our incredible Hematology/Oncology Division. We have had another excellent year…
4/2/2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, It’s been a little over a month since I started my role as acting chair for the Department of Medicine, and this newsletter is the first…