Research in Motion: Patrick Finan, PhD
2/11/2025
I am a clinical pain psychologist, and we approach the field of pain medicine by looking at opportunities to identify and intervene on emotional factors that influence chronic pain. —Patrick…
2/4/2025
Jeffrey Wilson, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine in the UVA Division of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology, spoke with The Washington Post about how a meat allergy can cause…
Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, Advances Surgical Care and Education Through Artificial Intelligence Research
2/4/2025
Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, a surgeon-scientist specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive general surgery, is pioneering research that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance surgical education and improve patient outcomes. Dr.…
2/4/2025
Golam Mohi, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, was recently awarded a $2.4 million R01 grant from the NIH for a project titled “Molecular Basis…
Research in Motion: Loren Erickson, PhD
2/4/2025
I study B cells, which are part of the immune system, which make antibodies that recognize pathogens and protect us against infections. —Loren Erickson, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology,…
Postdoctoral Researchers: An Integral Part of Great Scientific Innovation
2/4/2025
The School of Medicine is excited to debut a new video celebrating our postdoctoral researchers, commonly referred to as postdocs, who are part of a vibrant research community…
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…
