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September 16, 2022 Leading Virus Researcher to Chair Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology

The School of Medicine has recruited Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in virology and RNA biology, to lead its Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology.

September 16, 2022 Test Can ID Patients at Risk for Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests

A genomic test being developed by a Charlottesville company can predict a patient’s risk of developing severe COVID-19, new research from UVA Health suggests. That information could help doctors identify patients at high risk for poor outcomes and quickly begin tailored treatment. 

September 12, 2022 $15 Million From Leducq Foundation Boosts Atherosclerosis Research

Diseases linked to atherosclerosis are the leading cause of death in the United States.

September 6, 2022 Frequency of Premenstrual Anxiety, Mood Swings a Public Health Issue, Study Finds

Premenstrual mood swings and anxiety are so common – experienced by more than 64% of women– that they represent a “key public health issue globally,” according to a new UVA Health study.

September 1, 2022 Data on Cancer Risk From Hormone Therapy ‘Reassuring,’ Menopause Experts Say

A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important context about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two School of Medicine menopause experts say.

August 30, 2022 Gut Discovery Could Have Big Benefits for Human Health

A new discovery about how the microbes in our gut regulate the body’s biological clock could benefit everything from jet lag to chemo.

August 24, 2022 Organ-Development Discovery to Boost Battle Against Cancer

A new discovery from the School of Medicine reveals a critical process that detetermines how our lungs, liver and digestive tract form.

August 17, 2022 UVA Creates Potent New Tool to Advance Medical Research

The tool will benefit essentially every area of biomedical research, including the battle against cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

June 16, 2022 Diabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation, Study Finds

Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less likely to need an amputation, a new study from University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators found.

June 13, 2022 UVA, Southwest Virginia Groups Working to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption

iSIPsmarter, a web-based program developed by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers, has been helping southwest Virginia adults reduce…