VIRGINIA MEDICINE
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
2 Discovery
Research findings at UVA,
including the identification of
an oncogene responsible for
glioblastoma
6 Accolades
For the fifth consecutive year,
U.S. News & World Report has
ranked UVA Medical Center
as the #1 hospital in Virginia.
10 COVID-19
Collaborations flourish at
the University of Virginia as
investigators and clinicians
pivot to focus on COVID-19
17 Class Notes
Updates from UVA School of
Medicine alumni, including
new books, award recognitions
and career happenings
20 Recognition
Our 2020 Alumni Awards,
including the inaugural
Distinguished Achievement
Award in Biomedical Sciences
26 Graduation 2020
See photos from Class of 2020
graduates of the UVA School of
Medicine who celebrated earning
their degrees in unique ways
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