June 10, 2021 iTHRIV Announces Incoming 2021 Scholars Program Cohort

iTHRIV has selected seven researchers from the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech for a research training and mentorship program.

June 9, 2021 Melina R. Kibbe Named Dean of UVA’s School of Medicine

Dr. Kibbe is an outstanding clinician, researcher and highly respected educator. She comes to the School of Medicine effective Sept. 15.

June 7, 2021 New Metric May Increase Survival for Heart Failure Patients

A new measurement of heart function developed at UVA Health could improve survival by identifying high-risk patients who require tailored treatments.

June 4, 2021 Colorectal Cancer: UVA Health Expert Helps Develop New National Screening Guidelines

Most Americans should get screened for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45 instead of age 50, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which includes UVA Health’s Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH.

June 3, 2021 UVA IDs Potential Treatment Approaches for Myotonic Dystrophy

Researchers have made important new discoveries about myotonic dystrophy, the most common form of muscular dystrophy.

June 2, 2021 Antibiotics No Help for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Large Trial Finds

The findings dash hopes that antimicrobials would benefit patients with life-threatening idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but the researchers say the trial will still benefit the battle against the lung-scarring disease.

May 28, 2021 Additional Visitation at UVA Health Facilities Beginning June 1

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units, emergency department, outpatient clinics and procedural areas.

May 27, 2021 Tiniest of Moments Proves Key for Baby’s Healthy Brain

The very last step in cell division is crucial for the brain to reach its proper size and function, UVA researchers reveal.

May 25, 2021 UVA Health Names Jennifer W. Siciliano New Chief External Affairs Officer

Following a national search, UVA Health today announced the appointment of Jennifer W. Siciliano as its new Chief External Affairs…

May 25, 2021 UVA Cancer Center, Other Top U.S. Cancer Centers Urge Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccinations

UVA Cancer Center is joining 70 other National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers and partner organizations in urging physicians, parents and young adults to get cancer-preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations back on track.