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2/6/25 issue

Postdoctoral Researchers: An Integral Part of Great Scientific Innovation

2/4/2025

  The School of Medicine is excited to debut a new video celebrating our postdoctoral researchers, commonly referred to as postdocs, who are part of a vibrant research community…

Category: Research

Postdoctoral researchers.

Research in Motion: Loren Erickson, PhD

2/4/2025

I study B cells, which are part of the immune system, which make antibodies that recognize pathogens and protect us against infections. —Loren Erickson, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology,…

Category: Research

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Postpartum Depression Discovery Opens Door to Blood Test to ID Women at Risk

2/4/2025

New postpartum depression research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even…

Category: Research

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UVA Eyes Global Housing Upgrades to Prevent Spread of Dangerous Diseases

2/4/2025

Call it an architectural blueprint for a healthier future for people around the globe. To reduce the spread of dangerous infectious diseases, researchers from across the University of Virginia have…

Category: Research

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Golam Mohi, PhD, Awarded $2.4 Million to Study Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, a Group of Blood Cancers

2/4/2025

Golam Mohi, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, was recently awarded a $2.4 million R01 grant from the NIH for a project titled “Molecular Basis…

Category: Research

Golam Mohi, PhD

Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, Advances Surgical Care and Education Through Artificial Intelligence Research

2/4/2025

Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, a surgeon-scientist specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive general surgery, is pioneering research that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance surgical education and improve patient outcomes. Dr.…

Category: Research

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UVA Health Neuroscience, Spine Teams Earn National Award for Quality Care, Research

2/4/2025

UVA Health has been honored on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 100 health systems with great neuroscience and spine programs. “These programs are celebrated for their exceptional patient outcomes,…

Category: Clinical

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UVA Health Celebrates Black History Month in February

2/4/2025

As we enter February and celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the extraordinary contributions of African Americans throughout history. Our 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor: Acknowledging Our Contributions Across…

Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Faculty Spotlight: Madhusmita Misra, MD, Transformative Leader, Renowned Researcher, and Advocate for Advancing Pediatric Care

2/4/2025

The School of Medicine appointed Madhusmita (Madhu) Misra, MD, as the chair of the UVA Department of Pediatrics and the physician-in-chief of UVA Health Children’s in 2023. As a physician-scientist,…

Category: Faculty

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Six School of Medicine Faculty Attend AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar

2/4/2025

Six UVA School of Medicine faculty members participated in the highly-selective AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar in December 2024 including: Jennifer Burnsed, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Katarine…

Category: Faculty

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Medical Day Camp Introduces Charlottesville’s Youth to Medical Career Pathways

2/4/2025

UVA Surgery, Anesthesiology, Pathology, and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia recently teamed up to host an annual community event that welcomes students to Grounds for a hands-on…

Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Medical day camp with Boys & Girls Club.

Jeffrey Wilson, MD, PhD, Interviewed by The Washington Post About How Meat Allergy Can Trigger Reactions to Some Medications

2/4/2025

Jeffrey Wilson, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine in the UVA Division of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology, spoke with The Washington Post about how a meat allergy can cause…

Category: Media Highlights

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Elias Karroum, MD, PhD, Featured on TV Stations Nationally Discussing Restless Legs Syndrome

2/4/2025

Elias Karroum, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the UVA Department of Neurology, was featured on TV stations across Virginia and nationally discussing restless legs syndrome. Millions of Americans are…

Category: Media Highlights

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Lasker Essay Contest Open; Deadline to Apply is March 31, 2025

2/11/2025

The Lasker Essay Contest engages early career scientists and clinicians from the U.S. and around the globe in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine and the role…

Category: Call for Nominations

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