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Meet Madhusmita Misra, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Madhu Misra was appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief for UVA Health Children's Hospital in December 2023.

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New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia

A sweeping new 2023-2024 Blueprint for Health Improvement and Health-Enabled Prosperity highlights the grave health challenges that grip the Southwest Virginia rural region, but also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

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Photos from the 2024 UVA Brain Symposium

View photos from the 2024 UVA Brain Symposium at the Contemplative Commons.

Brain Aging Panel Discussion - May 22, 2024

2024 UVA Brain Symposium Hosts Over 300 Neuroscience Researchers in Charlottesville

The 2024 UVA Brain Symposium was held May 21-23, 2024 at the new UVA Contemplative Commons. Over 300 faculty, students, staff, and community members attended the event which focused on emerging research in 5 key neuroscience topic areas.

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Nation’s Top Brain Scientists To Descend on UVA

More than 300 brain scientists and researchers will gather in Charlottesville May 21-23 to discuss how neuroscience might solve some of the world’s most vexing health problems, including dementia, chronic pain, addiction and epilepsy.

Portrait of Dr. Edward Nieh

Meet Edward Nieh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology

Dr. Edward Nieh joined the UVA School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology in 2023.

Hoos in STEM Podcast Episode 22

Dr. George Bloom and Dr. Ken Ono discuss our understanding of Alzheimer's mechanisms and the future of research and care in episode 22 of the Hoos in STEM podcast.

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UVA Selects Lori L. McMahon as Vice President for Research

McMahon, a neuroscientist, will come to UVA from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she holds the same position.

Portrait of Dr. Sameer Bajikar

Meet Sameer Bajikar, New Faculty Member in the School of Medicine

Dr. Sameer Bajikar joined the UVA Departments of Cell Biology & Biomedical Engineering in 2024.

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$55 Million Gift To Benefit Athletics, Alzheimer’s Research

The family of two of the most generous UVA benefactors has committed to support University athletics and research into Alzheimer’s and related diseases.