Research in Motion: J. Kim Penberthy, PhD
3/13/2024
Part of my research is developing and implementing novel and innovative treatments for people living with chronic or persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety or even prolonged grief or trauma. In…
Get to Know Matthew J. Gurka, PhD — Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences
3/5/2024
Matthew J. Gurka, PhD, a distinguished national leader in child health research, joined UVA School of Medicine as Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, effective February 12, 2024. Dr. Gurka…
Yen-Lin Chen, PhD, Awarded NIH Pathway to Independence K99/R00 Award
3/5/2024
Yen-Lin Chen, PhD, a research scientist in the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC), was awarded the NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00) Award. This award will support studies of…
Research in Motion: Lukas Tamm, PhD
3/5/2024
What I love about my research is going to the lab every day and discovering new fundamental biological mechanisms on how our body works. And in particular, how membranes communicate…
Generous $55 Million Gift to University Benefits Alzheimer’s Research
3/5/2024
The family of the late David and Mary Harrison has donated $55 million to the University, with $30 million designated for the new Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology…
2/28/2024
Public Health Sciences Professor Jamie Zoellner, PhD, RDN, and her multidisciplinary team were awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to engage Head Start families across…
2/21/2024
Researchers in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at UVA have made a significant stride in understanding the intricate workings of endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD), a principal protein…
2/21/2024
Suna Onengut-Gumuscu, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and resident faculty of the Center for Public Health Genomics, was awarded a $4.4 million R01 grant…
