UVA Brain Institute:
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

The UVA Brain Institute connects talented faculty and students across the University to develop better methods for understanding the brain; to seek new ways to prevent, treat, and cure brain diseases and injury; and to equip the next generation of neuroscientists and clinicians. Learn more.

Spotlight: Autism

Dr. Kevin Pelphrey is pioneering imaging and genomics techniques that are making it easier for doctors to diagnose autism, and that have implications for how we study other neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. Learn More

Life-Changing Discoveries

The latest breakthroughs in treating diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and epilepsy live at the University of Virginia. Your support helps make our most promising ideas come to life, moving discoveries in our labs to the patient's bedside. Learn more.

Care Tailored to our Patients' Needs

Providing the right care, at the right time, at the right place is the goal of UVA Health. We are pioneering new models of care for patients suffering from complex neurological conditions. Learn More.

A 21st Century Neuroscience Education

UVA is one of the few academic institutions that trains young doctors in emerging fields of science like neuroimmunonolgy. Learn how you can help foster the next generation of neuroscientists and clinicians. Learn more.

 

Donor Callout URL FIXED
https://www.givecampus.com/khb78i

Subscribe to Neurosciences

Stories of Care & Discovery

Cholesterol Drives Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation, Study Finds

Cholesterol Drives Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation, Study Finds

The new findings may explain why genes associated with cholesterol have been linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s.

UVA Today

Cholesterol Drives Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation, Study Finds
Brain Discovery Could Lead to New Epilepsy Treatments

Brain Discovery Could Lead to New Epilepsy Treatments

Cutting-edge brain research at the University of Virginia has yielded a discovery that could lead to new treatments for epilepsy.

UVA Health Newsroom

Brain Discovery Could Lead to New Epilepsy Treatments
Q&A: How Microglia Could Change Medicine

Q&A: How Microglia Could Change Medicine

UVA remains a leader in the study of microglia, and Ukpong Eyo is part of that, probing the links between the cells and behavioral or developmental disorders.

UVA Today

Q&A: How Microglia Could Change Medicine
Tiniest of Moments Proves Key for Baby's Healthy Brain

Tiniest of Moments Proves Key for Baby’s Healthy Brain

The very last step in cell division is crucial for the brain to reach its proper size and function, UVA researchers reveal.

UVA Health Newsroom

Tiniest of Moments Proves Key for Baby's Healthy Brain
UVA Children’s Joins National Autism Care Network

UVA Children’s Joins National Autism Care Network

UVA Children’s is one of 20 leading autism care centers joining the national Autism Care Network, created by Autism Speaks.

UVA Health Newsroom

UVA Children’s Joins National Autism Care Network