11/4/2024
The Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism hosted the inaugural John C. Marshall Lectureship on Oct. 29, 2024, in Pinn Hall Conference Center Auditorium. The guest lecturer was…
2024 Fall Alumni Weekend Celebrates Class Reunions and Enduring Friendships
11/4/2024
More than 80 people, including alumni and guests, attended 2024 Fall Alumni Weekend on a perfect fall weekend in Charlottesville, October 25-27, celebrating milestone reunions and enduring friendships. The event…
Cree Gaskin, MD, Named Chief Medical Imaging Information Officer for UVA Health
11/4/2024
Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging Professor Cree Gaskin, MD, has taken on an important new role as UVA Health's Chief Medical Imaging Information Officer. In this new position, Dr.…
UVA Medical Alumni Association Hosts Networking Reception for Black Students, Faculty and Housestaff
11/4/2024
The UVA Medical Alumni Association hosted a networking reception for Black students, faculty, and housestaff on Monday, October 21, 2024. Nearly 50 people attended the event, including Tracy Downs, MD,…
UVA Health Observes Native American Heritage Month
11/4/2024
This November, in observance of Native American Heritage Month, UVA Health proudly honors the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, celebrating the theme, Indigenous Knowledge Powering Science. Throughout…
Fourth-Year Medical Students Named 47th Annual Bowman Scholars
11/4/2024
The 47th Annual Bowman Dinner was held October 5 to honor the 2024 Bowman Scholars: Theresa Blickenstaff, Liam Giffin, Christina Halstead, Tuyet-Minh Tran and Briana Wilson. These five, fourth-year medical…
Younger Breast Cancer Diagnoses Increase as Survival Rates Improve
11/4/2024
A new report from the American Cancer Society released earlier this month reveals an increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50. Researchers found breast cancer diagnosis rates increased year…
Ling Qi, PhD, Lab Discovers Mechanism Linking Cell Protein Degradation to Obesity and Diabetes
11/4/2024
Researchers from the Ling Qi Laboratory in the UVA Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics have identified the SEL1L-HRD1 protein complex as a key player in regulating leptin receptor…
