COVID-19 Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Chronic Breathing Problems
3/12/2025
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered how severe COVID-19 can destroy immune cells’ ability to repair the lungs, helping explain the lingering effects of long COVID. The…
Category: Research
Research in Motion: Tarek Abbas, PhD
3/12/2025
The focus for my research laboratory is to try to understand the specific functions of different regulatory proteins that are able to sense and repair different types of DNA damage.…
Category: Research
Drug Can Reduce COVID-19 Spread Within Households, Major Trial Finds
3/12/2025
An international clinical trial has identified a medication that can help prevent symptomatic COVID-19 in people exposed within households. The results could be particularly important for families where someone is…
Category: Research
UVA Health Contenders Advance in STAT Madness
3/12/2025
Major medical findings from UVA Health are closer to being crowned 2024’s most important scientific discovery after advancing to the second round of STAT Madness, a fun online tournament highlighting…
Category: Research
A Healthier Future—One Clinical Trial at a Time: An Interview With Lisa Zuckerwise, MD
3/12/2025
Lisa Zuckerwise, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and division director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program at the University of Virginia. She is the…
Category: Research
Biomedical Engineering Postdocs and PhD Candidates Awarded American Heart Association Fellowships
3/12/2025
Two postdoctoral research fellows, Kelsey Watts, PhD, and Alexander Clark, PhD, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), were awarded 2025 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowships. The prestigious one- to…
Category: Research
Center for Excellence in Education Call for Applications for 2025-2026 CEE Scholars Program
3/12/2025
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) at UVA School of Medicine is pleased to announce that we are recruiting for the third cohort of the CEE Scholars Program. What?…
Category: Education
Student Interest Group in Neurology and Nu Rho Psi Host K-12 Neuroscience Outreach Fair
3/12/2025
The Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) at the UVA School of Medicine joined forces with the undergraduate neuroscience honor society, Nu Rho Psi, for Neuro Fair—a community-wide education event…
Category: Education
UVA Radiology Global Health Program Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
3/12/2025
The University of Virginia’s Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging held its annual Alumni and Friends Reception on December 3, 2024, in Chicago, IL. Across the room, more than 70…
Category: Education
Serwa Ertl, MD, Receives University Award for Excellence in Public Service
3/12/2025
Serwa Ertl, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was honored with an Excellence in Public Service Award by the University of Virginia Office of the Executive Vice…
Category: Honors & Awards
In Memoriam: School of Medicine Mourns the Loss of Jeffrey Barth, PhD
3/12/2025
Jeffrey T. Barth, PhD, our School of Medicine colleague, mentor, and dear friend passed away on March 8, 2025. He was a pioneer in clinical neuropsychology and focused clinical and…
Category: Faculty
So Hoos Asking: How Does UVA Keep Us Informed During Emergencies?
3/12/2025
Shelter-in-place orders issued on Feb. 25 and 27, stemming from two unrelated incidents that resulted in suspects nearing or entering Grounds, generated questions about safety messaging at UVA. UVA Today…
Category: Community
Anderson Symposia Call for Nominations
3/12/2025
The Office of Research seeks nominations for research topics for the Anderson Symposia and suggestions for external experts who offer unique insights and perspectives. These half-day events provide invaluable opportunities…
Category: Call for Nominations
3/12/2025
Kim Penberthy, PhD, MA, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, was featured across Virginia and on national TV stations discussing how daylight saving time can affect…
Category: Media Highlights
Paul Matherne, MD, Highlighted in U.S. News & World Report Discussing AI and Healthcare
3/12/2025
Paul Matherne, MD, MBA, a professor of practice for Darden School of Business and professor emeritus at UVA School of Medicine, was highlighted in U.S. News & World Report, discussing…
Category: Media Highlights
Committee on Women in Medicine and Science Honors Amy Mathers, MD, as March’s Woman of the Month
3/18/2025
The Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS) is proud to celebrate the work of Amy Mathers, MD, as March’s Woman of the Month, for her outstanding contributions to…
Category: Faculty
