Research in Motion: Ahmad Jomaa, PhD
2/6/2024
The mitochondria is a cell stress sensor. It can sense stress at different stages of their cell cycle, and we're interested in that because that happens quite a lot in…
Get to Know Colin Derdeyn, MD — Chair of Radiology and Medical Imaging
1/31/2024
Colin Derdeyn, MD, joined UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, effective January 2, 2024. Dr. Derdeyn is a renowned physician scientist and national leader in improving stroke care of…
UVA Cancer Center Enrolls First Patient in National Phase 1 Immunotherapy Trial
1/31/2024
Led by Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology Matthew Reilley, MD, the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC) recently enrolled the first patient in a nationwide Phase 1 drug trial to…
Research in Motion: Jamieson Bourque, MD
1/31/2024
My research is focused on patients who have unexplained chest pain. They often have significantly reduced functional status and uncomfortable symptoms; we are looking at ways to use exercise and…
UVA Student National Medical Association Hosts 94 High School Students for Mini-Med School
1/31/2024
The University of Virginia’s Chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) hosted the 2024 UVA SNMA Mini-Medical School Day Program, in collaboration with the Inova Health System’s Dream BIG…
Get to Know Madhusmita Misra, MD — Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
1/24/2024
Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH, was appointed chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief for UVA Health Children's, on December 4, 2023. Dr. Misra was previously the chief for the…
Robotics Boot Camp Supports Trainee Education in Performing Robotic Surgery
1/24/2024
The University of Virginia’s commitment to advancing surgical education is exemplified by its latest initiative, the Robotic Surgery Bootcamp. This boot camp is part of a revamped curriculum designed to…
Timothy Showalter, MD, Wins Prestigious UVA Innovator of the Year Award
1/24/2024
Timothy N. Showalter, MD, has been selected as the 2023 Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year by the University of Virginia. The endowed award recognizes University inventors whose work is making…
