January 12, 2011 New research offers new insight about peripheral artery disease

Walking is a painful experience for many of the eight million Americans who suffer lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, or…

January 12, 2011 Researchers determine the 3-D structure of anthrax protein

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have attained a major milestone in their work for the Center for…

January 12, 2011 Theater of War@UVA addresses human costs of war and reintegration of warriors into civic life

The human costs of war have been known since time began. Greek playwright Sophocles witnessed those costs firsthand 2,500 years…

January 12, 2011 Schools of Medicine and Nursing to hold free events Jan. 17th honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

The University of Virginia Schools of Medicine and Nursing are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on…

January 12, 2011 Researchers receive $8.2 million grant to study interaction of viruses with the immune system

Amid fears of a swine flu pandemic possibly killing millions of people worldwide, investigators at The Bernie B. Carter Center…

January 11, 2011 Researchers receive multimillion grant to study polycystic ovary syndrome

Childhood obesity has been blamed for a number of medical conditions affecting too many American children. Researchers at the University…

January 11, 2011 Health System celebrates opening of world’s first fully-dedicated focused ultrasound facility

The University of Virginia Health System will hold a morning scientific symposium and early afternoon dedication ceremony on Monday, September…

January 11, 2011 Chest Pain Center remains a top institution for cardiac care

The UVA Health System Chest Pain Center has once again been designated an accredited chest pain center. In 2006, the…

January 11, 2011 Robert Cofield, DrPH, MHA, FACHE, Named UVA Medical Center’s Associate Vice President for Hospital and Clinics Operations

The University of Virginia Medical Center has appointed Robert "Bo" Cofield, DrPH, MHA, FACHE, as associate vice president for hospital…

January 11, 2011 UVA Health System Earthquake Relief Efforts

The Medical Center's MERCI (Medical Equipment Recovery of Clean Inventory) program is organizing bandages, gauze and other medical supplies to…