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5/29/25 issue

Andrew Muck, MD, Receives National Patriotic Employer Award

5/28/2025

Andrew Muck, MD, MBA, the Marcus L. Martin Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Air Force veteran, has received the Patriotic Employer Award, a national…

Category: Featured

(From left) Chuck Boles, MA, Professor of Justice Studies, Department of Defense ESGR Ombudsman; Brendan Byrne, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine (nominating faculty member, Captain, Medical Core, US Navy Reserves); Anna Beth Muck (daughter of Dr. Muck); and Andrew E. Muck, MD, MBA, (Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Air Force Veteran)

Research in Motion: Fern Hauck, MD

5/28/2025

My research involves saving the lives of countless infants from sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS, and other infant deaths that may occur suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep.…

Category: Research

Fern Hauck, MD

HIV Drug Improves Vision in Patients With Common Diabetes Complication, Clinical Trial Suggests

5/28/2025

An inexpensive, long-approved HIV drug can improve vision in patients with a blinding complication of diabetes more effectively and a much lower cost than many existing treatments, an initial clinical…

Category: Research

Jayakrishna Ambati, MD

HIV Discovery Could Open Door to Long-Sought Cure

5/28/2025

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have uncovered a key reason why HIV remains so difficult to cure: Their research shows that small changes in the virus affect how…

Category: Research

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New AI Tool Predicts Agitation in the ED, Helping Clinicians Act Before Crisis Hits

5/28/2025

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed to predict agitation in emergency departments could help clinicians intervene earlier and reduce the need for physical restraints or sedating medications. The study,…

Category: Research

Andrew Taylor, MD

Huan Bao, PhD, Awarded $2 Million NIH Grant to Uncover Principles of Membrane Disruption During Cell Death

5/28/2025

Huan Bao, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, was awarded a five-year $2 million R35 grant from the NIH National Institute of General…

Category: Research

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UVA School of Medicine Calls for Applications for the R01 Immersion Program

5/28/2025

The UVA School of Medicine is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the R01 Immersion Program—a new, 9-month program designed specifically to support junior faculty as they…

Category: Research

R01 Immersion Program UVA School of Medicine

UVA Health University Medical Center Named to Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Maternity Hospitals’ List

5/28/2025

Newsweek has honored UVA Health University Medical Center on its list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for its high-quality care of mothers and newborns. This is the sixth consecutive year…

Category: Clinical

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Apply Now to Be an Epic Super User

5/28/2025

Are you passionate about supporting your team and enhancing patient care through Epic optimization? The Epic Training Super User Program is looking for dedicated team members to serve as trusted…

Category: Clinical

Become an Epic Super User.

UVA Health Chief Clinical Officer Peter Paige, MD, Elected to American Association for Physician Leadership Board of Directors

5/28/2025

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), a premier organization for physician leadership education and advocacy, has elected Peter Paige, MD, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Paige is the…

Category: Honors & Awards

Peter Paige UVA

UVA Staff Senate Seeks Applications for School of Medicine Representatives

5/28/2025

The University of Virginia’s Staff Senate is holding elections this June, and the School of Medicine has two open seats. Serving on the Staff Senate is a valuable opportunity for…

Category: Call for Nominations

(From left) SOM Staff Senate representatives Chantal Azondoga, Gabrielle Laskey, Ashley Ayers, and Billy Nash

Mark Esser, PhD, Newly Appointed Head of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, Featured on NPR

5/28/2025

Mark T. Esser, PhD, the inaugural chief scientific officer and head of the upcoming Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, talked recently with NPR's Virginia Public Media about the…

Category: Media Highlights

Mark Esser, PhD

Colin Derdeyn, MD, Featured in Virginia Media and National TV Stations About Expanded MRI Suite

5/28/2025

Colin Derdeyn, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, was featured across Virginia and on TV stations nationally discussing UVA Health University Medical Center’s expanded…

Category: Media Highlights

Colin Derdeyn, MD