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February 26, 2024 Poison Center Calls for ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Spiked After Decriminalization, Study Finds

Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” among adolescents and young adults rose sharply after several U.S. cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, School of Medicine researchers have found.

February 15, 2024 UVA School of Medicine Earns Major Increase in Federal Research Funding

The School of Medicine’s work developing lifesaving treatments through innovative biomedical research has been recognized with a large increase in National Institutes of Health funding, according to a new report.

November 9, 2023 Allergic Responses to Common Foods Up Risk of Heart Disease, Death

Sensitivity to certain foods may increase heart disease risk even for people without obvious food allergies, new research suggests. The increased risk could equal or exceed smoking.

October 19, 2023 Renowned Cancer Biology Researcher to Chair UVA Department of Dermatology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, a nationally renowned cancer biology researcher, to chair its Department of Dermatology.

October 11, 2023 Danielle Griggs Named UVA Health’s Chief Pharmacy Officer

UVA Health has promoted Danielle Griggs, PharmD, MBA, MS, to serve as the health system’s next chief pharmacy officer.

September 29, 2023 Stroke Care Leader to Chair UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

The University of Virginia School of Medicine has named Colin Derdeyn, MD, a national leader, clinician, and pioneer in advancing stroke care, to chair its Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging.

July 27, 2023 UVA Health’s Quality Care for Patients with Injured Hearts, Lungs Earns International Award

For providing lifesaving care to patients with seriously injured hearts and lungs, the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) has awarded UVA Health the Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award, the international group’s highest honor.

June 21, 2023 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA Health Children’s No. 1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia 

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UVA Health Children’s, part of UVA Health, the No. 1 children’s hospital in Virginia.

May 3, 2023 Renowned Researcher in Physiology to Chair UVA’s Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics

Ling Qi, PhD, is a leading researcher in protein folding and degradation.

April 21, 2023 UVA Health Adds New Locations to Dispose of Unwanted Medications Year Round 

To help residents of the Charlottesville and Augusta County areas safely and securely dispose of unwanted prescription medications for free, UVA Health has added six new medication receptacles at its outpatient pharmacies.