March 27, 2025 New Genomics Tool Accelerates Biomedical Breakthroughs

A much-needed new tool will increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health.

February 1, 2023 UVA IDs Genes Responsible for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide. UVA's discovery opens the door to new and better treatments.

March 3, 2022 An Obesity Treatment for Women Only?

A new discovery has identified a potential way to battle the effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women.

February 23, 2022 UVA Reveals How Sleeping Immune Cells Wake to Fight Familiar Foes

With scientists counting on our immune systems’ “memory” to provide long-term protection against severe COVID-19, School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators have shed light on how one such type of “memory” cells mounts powerful defenses against subsequent infections. 

June 14, 2021 Osteoporosis: New Approach to Understanding Bone Strength Pays Dividends

Osteoporosis researchers at the School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength…

April 1, 2021 Scientists Scour Genes of 53,000+ People to Battle Dangerous Diseases

A new analysis of the entire genetic makeup of more than 53,000 people offers a bonanza of valuable insights into heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders.