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The UVA Brain Institute pursues neuroscience discovery in service of society.

We build and sustain interdisciplinary neuroscience research teams across Grounds to address major societal challenges.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Bending the curve in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Epilepsy

Building on a legacy of excellence in bench and clinical epilepsy research
Neurodevelopment

Deciphering the trajectory of brain development
Pain and Addiction

Leveraging preeminence to bring innovation to pain and addiction research

In The News

Portrait of Dr. Madhu Misra

Meet Madhusmita Misra, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Madhu Misra was appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief for UVA Health Children's Hospital in December 2023.

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New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia

A sweeping new 2023-2024 Blueprint for Health Improvement and Health-Enabled Prosperity highlights the grave health challenges that grip the Southwest Virginia rural region, but also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

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Photos from the 2024 UVA Brain Symposium

View photos from the 2024 UVA Brain Symposium at the Contemplative Commons.

Brain Aging Panel Discussion - May 22, 2024

2024 UVA Brain Symposium Hosts Over 300 Neuroscience Researchers in Charlottesville

The 2024 UVA Brain Symposium was held May 21-23, 2024 at the new UVA Contemplative Commons. Over 300 faculty, students, staff, and community members attended the event which focused on emerging research in 5 key neuroscience topic areas.

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A Deep Dive Into Neuroscience

Neuroscience discoveries at the University of Virginia have helped patients at every stage of the life cycle and led researchers to a better understanding of the human body’s most important organ.

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2024 UVA Brain Symposium

The 2024 Symposium was held May 21 - 23 at the UVA Contemplative Commons building and showcased groundbreaking neuroscience research at UVA and beyond. The next UVA Brain Symposium will take place in 2026.

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Neurological Clinical Trials

Get information about currently ongoing clinical trials at UVA Health.

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