Megan Tracci, MD Assumes Role as President of the Southern Association for Vascular Sugery
2/14/2025
Margaret (Megan) Tracci, MD, JD, FACS, has been named the new president of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS) — and becomes its first woman president. The UVA Health…
Vein ‘Paint’ Developed by Drs. Lian-Wang Guo and Craig Kent Offers Unexpected, Long-Lasting Benefits
2/14/2025
A nanotechnology-based drug delivery system developed at UVA Health to save patients from repeated surgeries has proved to have unexpectedly long-lasting benefits in lab tests – a promising sign for…
Jeffrey Gander, MD Featured in Research in Motion Interview
2/14/2025
Dr. Jeff Gander's work focuses on reducing opiate use in children and increasing their access to healthy food.
Resident Kaelyn Cummins, MD Awarded UVA Cancer Center Grant
2/14/2025
Resident Kaelyn Cummins, MD was recently awarded $5,000 from the UVA Cancer Center for her project titled, "From Community Distress to Tumor Biology: Investigating Environmental and Genomic Links." This award…
Kim Bullock, PhD Selected for UVA Cancer Center Phenomenal Woman Award
2/14/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Kim Bullock, who was selected as a recipient of the 2025 Cancer Center Phenomenal Woman Award! Dr. Bullock leads by example, drives meaningful change, demonstrates exceptional skill,…
Adanna Akujuo, MD Awarded Thoracic Surgery Foundation Grant for International Outreach
2/14/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Adanna Akujuo, who was recently awarded a 2025 Every Heartbeat Matters Award by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation. This grant, in the amount of $17,500, will support her…
UVA Surgery Earns Prestigious 3-Star STS Rating for Esophagectomy Outcomes
2/13/2025
The University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Surgery has received a distinguished 3-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for esophagectomy outcomes. This honor places UVA among the…
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Victor Laubach, PhD
2/13/2025
The UVA Department of Surgery announces the retirement of Victor E. Laubach, PhD, a distinguished Professor of Surgery who has served at UVA for over 28 years. Dr. Laubach’s groundbreaking…
2/4/2025
We are pleased to share the Winter 2025 edition of the UVA Department of Surgery Newsletter, highlighting our latest achievements, innovations, and vision for the future. Our mission is built…
UVA Surgery Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan
1/28/2025
The UVA Department of Surgery is pleased to share its comprehensive five-year strategic plan, covering fiscal years 2025 to 2029. Aligned with the overarching goals of UVA Health’s institutional strategies,…
