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2025 Presidential Fellows in Collaborative Neuroscience Announced!

Six 3rd- and 4th-year graduate students from across Grounds were awarded Presidential Fellowships for 2025-2026.
UVA researchers are calling for clinical trials after their research showed existing HIV medications may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. (Illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications)

UVA Researchers: HIV Drugs Offer ‘Substantial’ Alzheimer’s Protection

UVA Health researchers say drugs used to treat HIV could help prevent a million new cases of Alzheimer’s each year – and they want clinical trials to find out.
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2025 UVA Brain Retreat Hosts Nearly 200 Neuroscience Researchers On Grounds

UVA faculty, students, and staff gathered on April 29, 2025, for the UVA Brain Retreat.
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President Ryan’s 14th Boston Marathon Run Sets Fundraising Record

The effort raised more than $70,000 to support UVA’s Alzheimer’s research and patient care.
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UVA President To Run Boston Marathon in Support of University’s Alzheimer’s Research

Jim Ryan is also dedicating funds raised from Monday’s race to support UVA patients battling the disease.
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2025 Community Engagement Pilot Grants

The Brain Institute is pleased to announce recently awarded community engagement pilot grants.
Volunteers from Brain Awareness Outreach present a neuroscience demo.

Brain Awareness: How Student Volunteers Rebuilt UVA’s Neuroscience Outreach Program

Learn about the revival of the Brain Awareness Outreach, a UVA neuroscience outreach program
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Meet Andrew Carlson, Professor of Neurosurgery

Andrew Carlson, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery in the UVA School of Medicine. Dr. Carlson describes his interests and what has led him to his new position at UVA.
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Mind Reading: Do Brain Scans Foretell Your Baby’s Social Skills?

In a word, “yes,” according to newly published work from UVA.
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Meet Manoj Patel, Professor of Anesthesiology

Manoj Patel, PhD, Professor of Anesthesiology in the UVA School of Medicine, describes his interests and his experience developing sustainable scientific collaborations.