1/22/2025
The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is proud to recognize the work of Leslie Olsakovsky, MD, as January’s Woman of the Month, for her outstanding contributions to…
1/22/2025
Sponsored by The Center for Excellence in Education Introduction Educational scholarship is a significant component of the education mission of the University of Virginia School of Medicine (SOM). The Center…
School of Medicine Clinical Compensation Plan Update
1/22/2025
The redesign of the Clinical Compensation Plan is incredibly important, and the team is fully committed to ensuring this is done correctly and with the utmost of care. The goal…
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…
UVA Brain Institute: Request for Proposals for Transformative Neuroscience Pilot Grants 2025
1/22/2025
The UVA Brain Institute offers a seed funding program for transformative neuroscience research projects. The purpose of the program is to tackle important questions, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and perform groundbreaking…
Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs With Collaborative Resources and Expertise
1/22/2025
Academic health sciences libraries play a pivotal role in advancing clinical and translational science, offering services that span the entire research lifecycle. As essential partners in the success of clinical…
UVA Researchers Discover Genetics May Impact Weight and Metabolism More Than Diet
1/22/2025
New research from University of Virginia scientists indicates that genetics may have a larger impact on weight and metabolism than previously thought. This challenges the commonly accepted idea that everyone…
Alison Criss, PhD, Awarded $2.7 Million for Research to Combat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
1/22/2025
Alison Criss, PhD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor and vice chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, and colleagues were awarded a five-year, $2.7 million renewal of…
