UVA Student Affairs “Good Around Grounds” student spotlight featuring Yogi Raghav
5/19/2026
Congratulations, Yogi, on your well-deserved recognition. UVA Student Affairs “Good Around Grounds” student spotlight featuring Yogi Raghav (Platig lab) and recognizing his contributions to the UVA community through his mentorship,…
Dr. Edward H. Egelman has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
4/29/2026
Dr. Edward (Ed) H. Egelman, Harrison Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, has been elected to the American Academy of Art and Sciences. Ed joined UVA in 1999 and…
BMG Retreat Excellence in Post-Doctoral Research Award and Flash Talk Winner (BMG Retreat 2025)
10/27/2025
Congratulations to this year's BMG Post-Doctoral Research Award Winners. These two individuals were recognized for their outstanding research contributions as postdoc fellows in the Department of BMG. This award was…
2025 Annual BMG Department Retreat
10/27/2025
The BMG Department enjoyed a beautiful day at their Annual Retreat at King Family Vineyard on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The agenda included faculty presentations, student flash talks, fun games,…
Jeff Smith, PhD, Awarded $2.6 Million to Study Aging and its Impact on Chronic Diseases
9/18/2025
Jeff Smith, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, and his lab were recently awarded a five-year, $2.6 million R01 research grant from the NIH –…
Research in Motion Video – Dr. Golam Mohi
9/4/2025
We are interested in understanding how different mutations associated with blood cancer contribute to the disease. Our ultimate goal is to find new therapeutic targets and develop novel therapies for…
Congratulations to Dr. Stefan Bekiranov – Promoted to Professor
8/14/2025
Congratulations to all of the newly promoted and tenured faculty on their hard work and excellence, which has been recognized by the SOM Promotion and Tenure Committee and the Board of…
BMG Serves Up an International Potluck
7/31/2025
On July 31st, 2025, the BMG Department held a cultural celebration, allowing members to step away from their lab work and enjoy a "taste of the world." The event, attended…
