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January 21, 2021 Strange Colon Discovery Explains Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer

The colons of African-Americans and people of European descent age differently, helping explain racial disparities in colorectal cancer – the cancer that killed “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at only 43.

January 20, 2021 UVA Scientists Named to National Academy of Inventors

Robin A. Felder, PhD, and Boris Kovatchev, PhD, were recognized for their pioneering and prolific work.

January 13, 2021 COVID-19 Trial, Conducted by Mail, Tests Drug to Prevent Hospitalization

At-risk people diagnosed with COVID-19 across the United States and Canada can participate in the testing of a common antidepressant.­­

January 12, 2021 iTHRIV Distributes $200,000 to Fund Innovative Research Projects

The early phase research projects will help accelerate the discovery of potential treatment options for Parkinson’s disease, celiac disease and epilepsy, as well innovation in the fields of telemedicine and pediatric heart transplant.

January 12, 2021 Visitors Not Permitted at UVA Health Beginning Jan. 13

Effective Wednesday, Jan. 13, visitors will not be permitted at UVA Health with limited exceptions.

January 11, 2021 UVA Health’s Dr. Li Li Appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

UVA Health’s Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH, has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which makes important recommendations on…

January 8, 2021 UVA Health Names Jason Lineen New Chief Strategy Officer

Following a national search, UVA Health today announced the appointment of Jason Lineen as its new Chief Strategy Officer. An accomplished…

January 6, 2021 Focused Ultrasound Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Disease

A scalpel-free alternative to brain surgery has the potential to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease symptoms that are more severe on one side of the body, new research suggests.

December 17, 2020 UVA Tests ‘Radically Different’ Approach to Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Daniel Cox, PhD, said his diabetes-management program “flies in the face of conventionality” in that it doesn’t insist on weight loss.

December 11, 2020 Two UVA Physicians Win SCHEV’s Highest Faculty Honor

Two UVA Health physicians – Taison Bell, MD, and Andrew Wolf, MD – have been named Outstanding Faculty Award winners for 2021 by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.