Department Newsletter
Spring 2025
Dear Friends of UVA Ophthalmology, As I near the end of my first year as department chair, much remains new about the position and life in Charlottesville. Since this spring…
Faculty Highlights Laura Cook, MD Community Engagement Presentation on Common Eye Problems as We Get Older at The Center at Belvedere, March 21, 2025. Michael Cusick, MD, MHSA Research Presentations…
When you ask Laura D. Cook, MD what makes the UVA Ophthalmology medical student program special, she won’t list statistics or syllabi — she’ll talk about people. She’ll talk about…
Dr. Brian P. Conway has completed his remarkable tenure with the UVA Department of Ophthalmology after more than four decades of service. Known for his surgical skill, dedication to resident…
At the Helm of Discovery: Clinical Research at UVA Ophthalmology
If you’ve ever wondered what fuels clinical research at UVA Ophthalmology, the answer isn’t just found in data or trial protocols — it’s in people like Ashton Leone, MPH, CCRP,…Fall 2024
Dr. Steven A. Newman completed his tenure with the UVA Department of Ophthalmology in December of 2023. He was more than just a faculty member in our department; he was…
Faculty Highlights Arthi G. Venkat, MD, MS Assistant Professor Internal Grant: Dr. Venkat, along with Dr. Krause and Dr. McGehee, received a UVA grant to study the use of AI…
Advancing Ophthalmic Training: Inside the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills Lab
At the forefront of surgical education innovation, UVA Ophthalmology dedicated the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills (SANSS) Lab in Fall 2023. Our advanced facility reflects the department's commitment to excellence…
Dear Alumni, This past January, I was honored to take on the role of Director of Basic Science Research in the Department of Ophthalmology. As an alum (PhD in Biomedical…
We are delighted to share news of the opening of a state-of-the-art refractive facility at the Northridge Medical Park in May 2024. This facility represents a significant enhancement to our…
Dear Friends of UVA Ophthalmology, I am thrilled to have joined this dynamic department and to greet you in this first of hopefully many newsletters updating you on our latest…