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January 21, 2011 John A. Blackburn, Sharon Hostler receive 2008 Thomas Jefferson Awards at UVA’s fall convocation

For the first time since 1976, the University of Virginia today has given two people the highest honor it confers…

January 21, 2011 Artificial pancreas could revolutionize treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers at the University of Virginia and sites across the globe are testing a computerized, subcutaneous system that could one…

January 21, 2011 Emergency Department implements electronic medical records system

The Emergency Department at the University of Virginia Health System has implemented an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system delivered through…

January 21, 2011 Professor suggests strategy of alleviating primary care physician shortage

When it comes to primary care medicine, the U.S. is in both a quandary and a crisis, says a University…

January 21, 2011 Richard J. Price, Ph.D., receives Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award

A University of Virginia researcher has received a 3-year grant from The Hartwell Foundation to further his research on an…

January 21, 2011 Brian H. Annex to serve as chief of Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

Robert M. Strieter, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has announced…

January 21, 2011 Nursing research confirms regular updates for family members are key

When a loved one is having surgery, the hours of waiting for news can be agonizing for family members. A…

January 21, 2011 Scientist Unravels Deadly Pathogens

A scientist in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia Health System has deciphered the metabolic properties…

January 21, 2011 129 physicians graduate from School of Medicine

The University of Virginia School of Medicine granted Doctor of Medicine degrees to the 129 members of the Class of…

January 21, 2011 Genetically targeted medication shows great promise in treating alcohol addiction

For the first time in alcohol addiction research, UVA investigators have successfully treated alcohol-dependent individuals with medication that is tailored…