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4/24/25 issue

Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments

1/22/2025

Prostate cancer in Chinese men has distinct genetic properties that could be targeted to improve patient outcomes, UVA Cancer Center researchers have discovered. Based on their findings, the researchers are urging…

Category: Research

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UVA Health Children’s Expanding Neonatal ICU

4/22/2025

To ensure newborns across Virginia and beyond with critical illnesses and complex medical conditions can access world-class, highly specialized care, UVA Health Children’s is expanding its neonatal intensive care unit.…

Category: Clinical

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Research in Motion: Karen Rheuban, MD

4/22/2025

We've long focused on innovative care delivery models and technologies that enable patients to access our top-notch UVA clinicians and population health programs by eliminating the barrier of distance and…

Category: Research

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Doug Bayliss, PhD, and Yingtang Shi, MD, Awarded $3 Million to Study Phox2b-Regulated Genes That Impact Breathing

4/22/2025

Doug Bayliss, PhD, the Joseph & Frances Larner Professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology, and Yingtang Shi, MD, an assistant professor of research in the Department of Pharmacology,…

Category: Research

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Pioneering Researcher of Innate Immunology Pathway Zhijian “James” Chen, PhD, Presents Spring 2025 Anderson Lecture

4/22/2025

It has become abundantly clear that chronic inflammation underlies many autoimmune diseases, cancer and aging. To find new treatments, the first step is to identify the cellular mechanisms that drive…

Category: Research

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Completed MRI Suite Expansion Offers Advantages for Patients, Providers

4/22/2025

On Monday, April 14, a small group convened within the University of Virginia’s University Medical Center to witness a special event: a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and tour of the long-awaited MRI…

Category: Clinical

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UVA Health Pharmacy Begins Using Recyclable Paper Pill Bottles

4/22/2025

To reduce waste and reduce carbon emissions, UVA Health Pharmacy is moving to recyclable paper pill bottles. Made with 100% recyclable materials and a compostable paper core, Parcel Health’s paper…

Category: Clinical

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Patient Star Ratings and Comments Now Published on External Websites

4/22/2025

Following the successful implementation of star ratings and comment reviews on more than 900 uvahealth.com ambulatory provider profiles, these same ratings and reviews are being published on third-party websites such…

Category: Clinical

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Revitalizing Student Scholarship: The New Virginia Journal of Medicine Sets a National Stage

4/22/2025

The Virginia Journal of Medicine has emerged from its previous incarnation as the UVA Medical Student Review, marking a bold rebranding and revival that extends far beyond its original campus.…

Category: Education

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UVA School of Medicine Faculty Article Promoted as ‘Must Read’ by John Hopkins Reviewers

4/22/2025

School of Medicine faculty recently published an article in the journal Academic Medicine about how medical students benefit from longitudinal partnerships with patient teachers that was highlighted as a medical…

Category: Education

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Welcome Newly Hired School of Medicine Faculty in December 2025 to April 2025

4/22/2025

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development is pleased to continue its quarterly series to highlight new School of Medicine faculty hires. This third installment of the series includes…

Category: Faculty

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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Is 100% Green Lab Certified

4/22/2025

A historic milestone happened this spring with UVA's Green Labs program. The School of Medicine's Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) Department achieved 100% Green Lab Certification in all of their…

Category: Community

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Call for Applications: 10th Annual Junior Faculty Development Program

4/22/2025

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-2026 UVA School of Medicine Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Faculty assistant…

Category: Call for Nominations

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Kim Penberthy, PhD, Talked With U.S. News & World Report About Bipolar Disorder and Depression

4/22/2025

Kim Penberthy, PhD, MA, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, spoke with U.S. News & World Report to explain the distinctions between bipolar disorder and depression.…

Category: Media Highlights

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Two School of Medicine Faculty Featured in Medscape

4/22/2025

Two faculty members of the UVA School of Medicine were highlighted recently in Medscape, a leading online global platform providing medical news, expert insights, and educational resources.   Patrick Jackson,…

Category: Media Highlights

(From left) Patrick Jackson, MD, and Mo Nadkarni, MD

Linda Martin, MD, Featured in National Media Outlets About New Medication for Detecting Lung Cancer During Surgery

4/22/2025

Linda Martin, MD, a professor in the Department of Surgery's thoracic section, was featured locally, across Virginia, and on TV stations nationally discussing a new medication that helps surgeons spot…

Category: Media Highlights

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