UVA Researchers Discover How Microglia Modulate Brain Blood Flow
1/28/2025
Microglia, so-called the third elements in the brain, after neurons and macroglia that include astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, are a mysterious and multi-tasking cell-type. Microglia are famous for their waste disposal…
Research in Motion: Xuemei Huang, MD
1/28/2025
My own research is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as Parkinson's disease and related conditions, as well as to understand the causes of these disorders. —Xuemei…
Alison Criss, PhD, Awarded $2.7 Million for Research to Combat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
1/22/2025
Alison Criss, PhD, the Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor and vice chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, and colleagues were awarded a five-year, $2.7 million renewal of…
Research in Motion: Jeffrey Gander, MD
1/22/2025
I look at two of the most important issues affecting children today: reducing opiate use and increasing access to healthy food. —Jeffrey Gander, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery ;
William Brady, MD, Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine
1/15/2025
William Brady, MD, professor, vice chair, and the David A Harrison Distinguished Educator in the Department of Emergency Medicine, was named Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine effective…
1/15/2025
Biomedical engineering professor Silvia Salinas Blemker, PhD, widely regarded as a leader in her field, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing her ability to…
Jiang He, PhD, Awarded $3.4 Million to Develop Radiotheranostics to Treat Cancer
1/15/2025
Jiang He, PhD, an associate professor in the Departments of Radiology and Medical Imaging (primary), Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering, and his colleagues were awarded a five-year, $3.4 million NIH-NIC R01…
Research in Motion: Shayan Moosa, MD
1/15/2025
My research deals with focused ultrasound, where we are developing cutting-edge and non-invasive therapies for treating the brain. —Shayan Moosa, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery To watch more Research…
