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An Unhealthy Microbiome Promotes the Spread of Breast Cancer

June 11, 2019
Fascinating new research from our Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, suggests that an unhealthy gut microbiome promotes the spread of breast cancer.
Fascinating new research from our Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, suggests that an unhealthy gut microbiome promotes the spread of breast cancer.

Over the Moon: A UVA Physician-Scientist Reflects on Her Work With NASA

April 16, 2019
Can mankind tolerate walking among the stars? The answer was to be found in little red tubes entrusted to Francine Garrett-Bakelman.
Can mankind tolerate walking among the stars? The answer was to be found in little red tubes entrusted to Francine Garrett-Bakelman.

One of Science’s Highest Honors

May 6, 2019
Congratulations to our Edward H. Egelman, PhD, on his election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the greatest honors a scientist can receive.
Congratulations to our Edward H. Egelman, PhD, on his election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the greatest honors a scientist can receive.

$23 Million to Speed New Treatments

March 5, 2019
The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $23 million to the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia to accelerate the development of new treatments and cures.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $23 million to the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia to accelerate the development of new treatments and cures.

An Unhealthy Microbiome Promotes the Spread of Breast Cancer

June 11, 2019
Fascinating new research from our Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, suggests that an unhealthy gut microbiome promotes the spread of breast cancer.
Fascinating new research from our Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, suggests that an unhealthy gut microbiome promotes the spread of breast cancer.

Over the Moon: A UVA Physician-Scientist Reflects on Her Work With NASA

April 16, 2019
Can mankind tolerate walking among the stars? The answer was to be found in little red tubes entrusted to Francine Garrett-Bakelman.
Can mankind tolerate walking among the stars? The answer was to be found in little red tubes entrusted to Francine Garrett-Bakelman.

One of Science’s Highest Honors

May 6, 2019
Congratulations to our Edward H. Egelman, PhD, on his election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the greatest honors a scientist can receive.
Congratulations to our Edward H. Egelman, PhD, on his election to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the greatest honors a scientist can receive.

$23 Million to Speed New Treatments

March 5, 2019
The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $23 million to the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia to accelerate the development of new treatments and cures.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $23 million to the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia to accelerate the development of new treatments and cures.

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    An Unhealthy Microbiome Promotes the Spread of Breast Cancer

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    Fascinating new research from our Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, suggests that an unhealthy gut microbiome promotes the spread of breast cancer.

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