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October 4, 2017 UVA Named to National ‘100 Great Oncology Programs’ List

For the fifth consecutive year, national healthcare publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Cancer Center at UVA…

September 27, 2017 Teen 1st in Va. to Receive Gene Therapy in UVA Clinical Trial

The School of Medicine has administered its first dose of an experimental immunotherapy for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has…

September 12, 2017 New Technique Lets Doctors Predict Genetic Disease Severity

An international team of researchers has found a way to diagnose disease and predict patient outcomes simply by measuring unbelievably…

September 1, 2017 Breast Cancer Patients on Opioids Less Likely to Stick to Vital Treatment

A new study has found a troubling lack of adherence to a potentially lifesaving treatment regimen among breast cancer patients…

August 8, 2017 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA as No. 1 Hospital in Virginia

The 2017-2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1…

August 2, 2017 UVA Breast Care Program Earns National Accreditation

For its high-quality care, the UVA Breast Care Program has earned full accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ National…

July 11, 2017 New Way to Shut Off Genes Speeds Battle Against Genetic Diseases

Gene editing using the CRISPR system is transforming genetic research and could be poised to transform the treatment of genetic…

June 14, 2017 UVA Honored as Center of Excellence for Bone Marrow Cancer

University of Virginia Cancer Center has earned recognition as a national center of excellence for its care of patients with…

April 26, 2017 New Approach Speeds Cancer Research Dramatically

A new technique developed at the School of Medicine will let a single cancer research lab do the work of…

April 26, 2017 UVA’s Excellence in Cancer Nets $15 Million Grant

University of Virginia Cancer Center has again been honored as one of just 69 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers for…