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Meet Kelsey Kubelick, new Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Kelsey Kubelick joined the UVA Department of Biomedical Engineering as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.
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New BRAIN Initiative Research Grant to Improve Novel Tools for the Study of Neural Circuits

Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pharmacology, was awarded the first-ever NIH BRAIN initiative research grant awarded to the University of Virginia.
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2023 Presidential Fellows Share Research Progress at Summer Event

The six 2023 Presidential Fellows shared research updates to their peers, mentors, and other members of the UVA neuroscience community.
Portrait of Dr. Colin Derdeyn

Meet Colin Derdeyn, Chair of the Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging

Dr. Colin Derdeyn joined the UVA School of Medicine as Chair of the Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging in January 2024.
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2024 Neurodevelopment Pitch & Catch Awards

The Brain Institute is pleased to announce the 2024 Neurodevelopment Pitch-and-Catch awardees.
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New UVA School of Medicine Research Suggests Brain Discovery May Catch Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy In ‘Nets’

Mysterious net-like structures that surround select neurons in the brain may be the key for better understanding and treating neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy.
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Portrait of Dr. David Acunzo

Meet David Acunzo, Assistant Professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies

Dr. David Acunzo is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies which is part of the UVA School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences.
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2024 Presidential Fellows in Collaborative Neuroscience Announced!

Six 3rd- and 4th-year graduate students from across Grounds were awarded!
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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.