Stories of Care & Discovery

Dr. Jay Purdy is a vice president at Pfizer

THIS UVA GRAD WAS ON THE TEAM THAT DEVELOPED PAXLOVID, THE LIFESAVING COVID-19 PILL

Dr. Jay Purdy, who received both his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, talks about Paxlovid’s path, and his own.

UVA Today

Darden professor R. Edward Freeman, left, and School of Medicine professor Dr. Mitchell H. Rosner each received Thomas Jefferson Awards

DR. MITCHELL H. ROSNER NAMED AS THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD RECIPIENT

The University bestowed its highest awards for excellence in scholarship and excellence in service upon two faculty members.

UVA Today

young girl receives vaccine from healthcare worker

THE COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOT FOR 5- TO 11-YEAR-OLDS: 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED

UVA pediatrician Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley answers some of the most commonly asked questions she has fielded from parents in her practice.

UVA Today

illustration of human lungs

UVA COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH UNCOVERS STEPS IN THE PATH TO LUNG CELL REGENERATION

Researchers now have a better understanding of the mechanisms behind epithelial cell repair.

UVA Today

Postpartum Depression Increased During Pandemic’s First Year, Study Finds

Postpartum Depression Increased During Pandemic’s First Year, Study Finds

Postpartum depression symptoms increased among U.S. women during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new UVA Health study reveals.

UVA Health Newsroom