Stories of Care & Discovery

Researcher Maria Luisa S. Sequeira-Lopez Studies Renin Cells

Researcher Highlight Q&A: Maria Luisa S. Sequeira-Lopez, MD, Drives Innovation With Renin Research

Foundational research, like the study of renin cells, can lead to important advancements. Dr. Sequeira-Lopez builds that base of knowledge.

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Harald Sontheimer, PhD, Targets Memory Loss in Alzheimer's

Researcher Q&A: Harald Sontheimer, PhD, Targets Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Researchers in the Sontheimer lab study ways to slow memory loss in diseases like Alzheimer's by reducing inflammation in the brain.

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Nation’s Top Brain Scientists To Descend on UVA

Nation’s Top Brain Scientists To Descend on UVA

Brain researchers may not be far off from being able to flip switches in our noggins, turning off pain and curbing addictions.

UVA Today

When Cancer Spread to His Brain, David Found a Miracle Treatment at UVA Health

When Cancer Spread to His Brain, David Found a Miracle Treatment at UVA Health

David Lunt had stage 4 lung cancer and more than 30 lesions on his brain. After brain metastases treatment, he's back to riding his bike.

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Commitment to Longevity

The Harrison family’s $55 million gift benefits Alzheimer’s research and Virginia Athletics.

William Cocke