UVa. links gene to stroke risk, finds clues to genetics of many diseases
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Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a key gene variation linked to an increased risk of stroke.
Search Results for cancer
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UVa. football to hold open practice on Saturday
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The UVa. football team will hold a practice open to the public on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. The practice will be held at Scott Stadium.
Augusta Health named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals
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Augusta Health announced that it has been named a recipient of Healthgrades 2014 America’s 100 BestTM Hospital Award. This is the third consecutive year that Augusta Health has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best™ Hospitals.
Kaine, Warner praise passage of kids’ research bill
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Bipartisan legislation championed by U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner to support federal funding for pediatric medical research passed the Senate today and will now go to the president for his signature.
UVa. discovers cause of an aggressive leukemia
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The type of leukemia examined in the study proved particularly hardy and resourceful. After the cancer killed a mouse with the responsible mutation, the researchers placed the leukemic cells in a lab dish, where they continued to survive and even thrive.
Bill Apter interviews Jake Roberts
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Jake Roberts talks with legendary wrestling writer Bill Apter to update fans on his recovery after surgery last week related to cancer.
Top nanotechnology expert joins staff at UVa.
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Recognizing the potential of microscopic nanotechnology to revolutionize the field of medicine, the University of Virginia has recruited one of the nation’s top experts to serve as co-director of the Institute for Nanoscale and Quantum Scientific and Technological Advanced Research (nanoSTAR).
Earth Talk: Synthetic Biology
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Synthetic biology (or “synbio”) refers to the design and fabrication of novel biological parts, devices and systems that do not otherwise occur in nature. Many see it as an extreme version of genetic engineering (GE). But unlike GE, whereby genetic information with certain desirable traits is inserted from one organism into another, synbio uses computers and chemicals to create entirely new organisms.
Alisher Dadabayev joins Augusta Health Pain Management
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Alisher Dadabayev, MD, a pain management specialist, has joined the Augusta Health Pain Management Clinic in Fishersville. The practice is located in the Medical Office Building on the Augusta Health campus.
UVa. football sets spring game for April 12
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UVa. football coach Mike London announced today the Cavaliers will hold their annual Orange-Blue spring football game on Saturday, April 12 at Scott Stadium. The game will start at 1 p.m. Gates will open at 11 a.m. Admission and parking are free.
