Q&A: Why Does Cardiovascular Disease Remain the Top Cause of Death in America?
1/28/2026
Despite improved treatments, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly three in 10 deaths. That’s according to the American Heart Association’s latest…
‘Lifesaving Mission’: January Is National Blood Donor Month
1/20/2026
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. January is National Blood Donor Month. In recognition, UVA School of Medicine Office of Medical Sciences…
1/20/2026
The University of Virginia Medical Alumni Association hosted a reception for Northern Virginia alumni and current Pinn College medical students at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus on Thursday, Jan. 15.…
2026 Dean’s Faculty Awards Call for Nominations
1/20/2026
The School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Development is pleased to announce the 2026 Dean’s Faculty Awards cycle, with a nomination deadline of Monday, March 23, 2026. As…
Clinician Scientist Writing Retreat: Registration Now Open
1/20/2026
Clinician Scientist Writing Retreat March 31, 2026 Morven Farm 8:30-4:00pm Led by Monique Dufour, PhD, Director of SOM Faculty Development Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. For…
Faculty Researchers Invited to Attend a Demonstration of the SciENcv Platform
1/20/2026
Attention: Faculty Researchers Per NOT-OD-26-018, NIH will require use of the new Common Forms, prepared and certified in the SciENcv platform, for Biosketches and Other Support submitted for applications, RPPRs,…
CHRC Seminar Series: Karen Fairchild, MD
1/12/2026
Child Health Research Center Seminar Series Speaker Karen Fairchild, MD — Professor, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Topic Using big data to help tiny humans Zoom…
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 23, 2026
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:00 pm
A Major Shift in Cervical Cancer Screening Could Save Thousands of Lives
1/12/2026
The American Cancer Society updated its cervical cancer screening recommendations last month to expand access to testing, including the option for self-testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV, the virus responsible…






