Amanda Silva, MD, Performs First Lymphatic-Venous Bypass at UVA Health University Medical Center
7/30/2024
Amanda Silva, MD, an associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, performed the first lymphatic-venous bypass at the UVA Health University Medical Center in July. This groundbreaking surgery, which most…
Category: Clinical
Research in Motion: Jaideep Kapur, MD, PhD
7/30/2024
Grand mal seizures are dramatic events. Most of them end by themselves, but some of them continue and threaten the life and brain health of individuals who suffer from them.…
Category: Research
UVA Researchers Awarded $2.8 Million to Study New Approach for Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
7/30/2024
New School of Medicine research led by Lian-Wang Guo, PhD, a professor of surgery; Craig Kent, MD, chief executive officer of UVA Health, executive vice president for health affairs, and…
Category: Research
Arthritis Drugs May Relieve Long COVID Lung Symptoms
7/30/2024
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID after discovering an unknown cause of the condition inside the lungs.…
Category: Research
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics Hosts Successful Postdoc Symposium
7/30/2024
The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics (MPBP) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine hosted its first postdoc symposium on July 19, 2024. The event was a…
Category: Research
One Team United on Access — Did You Know? Providers Can Start Early and End Their Clinic Early
7/30/2024
You can start early and end your clinic early, but this requires coordination with the access and clinical teams. For example, if you want to begin clinic at 7:30 a.m.…
Category: Clinical
7/30/2024
Question: What is the basic structure of the new Clinical Compensation Plan? Answer: Each department will determine the percentage of target total cash compensation for a new hire that will…
Category: Clinical
The ‘Growth Mindset’ Trend: Experts Caution of Valuing Effort Over Success
7/30/2024
A popular trend in business and higher education, “growth mindset” can have significant downsides when its principles are misapplied, medical educators caution in a new paper. Growth mindset is a…
Category: Research
The Neurosurgical Atlas Electronic Database: A 30-Day Trial Starts August 1
7/30/2024
The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, in partnership with UVA's Department of Neurosurgery, is offering a 30-day trial of The Neurosurgical Atlas electronic database starting August 1, 2024. The Neurosurgical…
Category: Education
Biomedical Engineering Professor Brian Helmke, PhD, Wins Accolades for Teaching and Service
7/30/2024
Among the most prestigious awards a faculty member can receive at the University of Virginia is the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Professor Award. It celebrates those professors who, in the words…
Category: Honors & Awards
7/30/2024
Rick Vavolizza, MD, has been awarded the 2024 American College of Surgeons Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Dr. Vavolizza's lifelong dedication to education…
Category: Honors & Awards
UVA Cancer Center Selects First ‘Accelerating Innovation Fund’ Project Awards
7/30/2024
The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center has selected its inaugural Accelerating Innovation Fund project awards. The Accelerating Innovation Fund supports collaborative, internal projects that seek to transform scientific insights into practical…
Category: Honors & Awards
Applications Sought for 2024-2025 Early-Career Faculty Mentoring Program
7/30/2024
This professional development opportunity is designed specifically for new assistant professors. Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development, the Early-Career Faculty Mentoring Program supports early-career faculty and…
Category: Faculty
7/30/2024
We could all probably use a little more time to focus on the things that we value in our lives. Now, a new initiative — inspired by a UVA Health…
Category: Community
7/30/2024
This past week, we were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Munsey Wheby, MD, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at UVA. Dr. Wheby, a distinguished hematologist, served as chair…
Category: Community
7/30/2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert M. Epstein, MD, professor and chair emeritus of the School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Epstein passed away…
Category: Community
UVA Cancer Center Seeks Ideas for Innovative Community Cancer Projects
7/30/2024
UVA Cancer Center is seeking innovative, community-based projects to reduce the burden of cancer and enhance health equity. This annual program awards as many as five grants of up to $10,000…
Category: Call for Nominations
7/30/2024
Avery Michienzi, DO, an assistant professor of emergency medicine, gains national and international media attention for new research on mushroom gummies containing illegal drugs. Mushroom edibles are becoming increasingly popular.…
Category: Media Highlights