New Study Reveals Key Mechanism Behind Cerebellar Ataxia and Neurodegeneration
12/3/2024
Researchers from the University of Virginia have uncovered a critical role for the SEL1L-HRD1 complex in preventing neurodegeneration in Purkinje cells—a type of neuron crucial for motor coordination. The findings,…
Research in Motion: Steven Munger, PhD
12/3/2024
Our group studies the senses of smell and taste. We're interested not only in the nitty-gritty of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow us to detect odors in taste,…
School of Medicine Center for Excellence in Education Hosts Inaugural Teaching Bootcamp for Trainees
12/3/2024
The School of Medicine Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Teaching Committee hosted an inaugural Teaching Bootcamp for Residents and Fellows on October 17, 2024. Drawing over 50 trainees across…
11/20/2024
UVA pediatrician and breastfeeding and lactation medicine specialist Ann Kellams, MD, and UVA family medicine physician Fern Hauck, MD, were featured in over 100 news outlets, including U.S. News &…
BIMS Students Host Virginia High Schoolers to Learn about Biomedical Research and Careers
11/20/2024
UVA Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BIMS) PhD and MD/PhD students hosted 46 high school students to learn about biomedical research training, careers, and to get some hands-on experience in the…
Research in Motion: Chris Holstege, MD
11/20/2024
There's a plethora of substances coming into society — various drugs and things that are of risk to our populations. I work very closely to do epidemiologic research as to…
11/13/2024
Conformational diseases, such as certain liver disorders, cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases, are caused by proteins that fold incorrectly and aggregate together, disrupting cell functions. These conditions can occur when the…
Research in Motion: Mark DeBoer, MD
11/13/2024
One of my favorite things about research is having a variety of topics I can work on at the same time. In any given week, I'll be working with some…
