Colin Derdeyn, MD, Appointed to Chair the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging
10/3/2023
The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Colin Derdeyn, MD, a national leader, clinician, and pioneer in advancing stroke care, to chair its Department of Radiology and Medical…
Category: Clinical
Research in Motion: Edward Horng-An Nieh, PhD
10/3/2023
Our research focuses on the brain's ability to separate the good experiences from the bad. That ability is disrupted in patients fighting neuropsychiatric disorders like substance use disorders, anxiety disorders…
Category: Research
Dana Albon, MD, to Lead Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network Data Management and Reporting Core
10/3/2023
To continue to support data-driven improvement and to expand the capacity of the Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network (CFLN) to conduct real-world research, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has invited the University…
Category: Research
10/3/2023
An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition…
Category: Research
10/3/2023
UVA Health researchers have developed a powerful new tool to understand how medications affect men and women differently, and that will help lead to safer, more effective drugs in the…
Category: Research
10/3/2023
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) unanimously named Thomas Platts-Mills, MD, emeritus professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine's Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Division, as the…
Category: Honors & Awards
Bradford B. Worrall, MD, Elected Next Chair of the International Stroke Genetics Consortium
10/3/2023
Bradford B. Worrall, MD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor and vice chair of research in the Department of Neurology, has been named the next chair of the International Stroke Genetics…
Category: Faculty
Committee on Women in Medicine and Science Fosters Community and Networking at Fall Reception
10/3/2023
On Thursday evening, September 28, the Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) hosted a fall reception for UVA Health faculty, staff, students, and residents on the Medical Education…
Category: Faculty
Biomedical Engineering Department’s Annual Tug-of-War Sparks Fierce Competition
10/3/2023
The Biomedical Engineering Department's Annual Tug-of-War Competition was held Friday, September 22 in the Medical Research Building courtyard. Faculty, students, and post docs from 19 BME labs competed fiercely in…
Category: Community
Pharmacology Department Celebrates Women in Biomedical Sciences
10/3/2023
The School of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology celebrated women in biomedical sciences at an event held September 29 on the McLeod Hall Patio. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon sharing…
Category: Community
UVA Health ‘Flu Free in ’23’ Initiative Kicked Off
10/3/2023
UVA Health is preparing for the arrival of flu season and we’re excited to announce this year’s flu vaccination initiative: Flu Free in ’23: Getting influenza/flu vaccination is the best way…
Category: Community
Research Achievement Awards Call for Nominations
10/3/2023
The Research Achievement Awards aim to recognize faculty for their excellence in research and scholarship leading to the advancement of knowledge in their own fields and discoveries with significant impact…
Category: Call for Nominations
Bob Goldstein, MD, Interviewed by NBC29 About UVA Health Drug Take-Back Initiative
10/3/2023
Bob Goldstein, MD, an associate professor of anesthesiology, was featured on NBC29's Community Conversations series where he discussed UVA Health's drug take-back initiative. Dr. Goldstein recently partnered with many stakeholders…
Category: Media Highlights
