August 5, 2019 iTHRIV, Community Groups Partner to Improve Health of Virginians

Four biomedical research projects to improve the health of Virginians will be funded by the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), a Clinical Translational Science Award Hub.

August 3, 2019 UVA Renaming Barringer Wing in Honor of Francis S. Collins

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors voted Saturday to rename the Barringer Wing at the UVA Medical Center West Complex as the Collins Wing in honor of UVA alumnus Dr. Francis S. Collins, one of America’s most eminent scientists.

July 30, 2019 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UVA as No. 1 Hospital in Virginia

U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for the fourth consecutive year.

July 29, 2019 UVA Discovers Incredible ‘HULLK’ That Controls Growth of Prostate Cancer

The discovery could be used to target and stop the progression of prostate cancer, which kills more than 30,000 American men every year.

July 23, 2019 Doctors Determine How to Handle Blood Sugar After Stroke

Aggressive management of blood sugar levels after stroke is no better than standard approaches, a landmark study led by UVA found.

July 19, 2019 Microbiome Research Could Pave Way for Microbe ‘Microbreweries’ Across State

A young scientist's pioneering work could lead to a new industry of microbe "microbreweries" that will improve human health by targeting the microbiome.

July 11, 2019 To Reduce Cancer’s Terrible Toll, UVA Reaches Out to Those Often Left Unheard

The UVA Cancer Center is reaching out to the people it serves to identify and overcome barriers to care.

July 8, 2019 Harrisonburg Pediatrics Is Now UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg

UVA Health has acquired Harrisonburg Pediatrics, and the practice is now named UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg.

July 1, 2019 Can an Investigational Drug Delivered in the Ambulance Improve Stroke Outcomes?

UVA Health is launching a clinical trial with local emergency service providers to determine whether an investigational new drug, trans sodium crocetinate (TSC), can improve patient outcomes when administered at the first signs of a stroke.

June 27, 2019 Found: A Sweet Way to Make Everyday Things Almost Indestructible

The secret to making clothing practically indestructible could be the same thing that makes us grow out of it: sugar.