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Abebayehu, Daniel, Ph.D.
Read MoreAssistant Professor
Dan Abebayehu, PhD, studies fibrosis and how different types of fibroblasts could promote tissue regeneration, instead of scar formation. Dr. Abebayehu's research has been supported by an NIH Mosaic Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) which provides promising postdoctoral scientists support...
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Acton, Scott T.
Read MoreLawrence R. Quarles Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Professor, Biomedical Engineering (By Courtesy)
Professor Acton’s laboratory at UVA is called VIVA - Virginia Image and Video Analysis. They specialize in biological image analysis problems. The research emphases of VIVA include machine learning for image and video analysis, AI for education, tracking, segmentation, and enhancement. Professor...
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Adams, J. Milton
Read MoreProfessor Emeritus
Over the years, Milton has held various administrative roles, from serving as associate dean for academic programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science to his role as senior vice provost, leading UVA’s strategic planning process. He has been part of every major planning effort in...
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Ai, Huiwang
Read MoreAssociate Professor of Physiology & Biophysics, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering
Our lab develops novel molecular probes to peer into cells and brains to understand their communications. We use a collection of innovative techniques, such as protein engineering, fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging, molecular and cell biology, and electrophysiology, to dissect signaling...
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Annex, Brian H.
Read MoreLantheus Medical Imaging Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Brian Annex, MD, is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. Prior to his arrival at UVA in July 2008, Dr. Annex served as professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. While at Duke, he...
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Barker, Thomas H.
Read MoreProfessor, Biomedical Engineering
Thomas Barker explores and therapeutically exploits the fundamental links between fibroblast adaptation to their physical and biochemical microenvironment and their myofibroblastic differentiation during tissue repair, fibrosis and cancer. Dr. Barker is a Professor in Biomedical Engineering in...
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Barrett, Christopher L.
Read MoreExecutive Director, Biocomplexity Institute, Distinguished Professor in Biocomplexity, Biocomplexity Institute, Professor of Computer Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Research interests include: Dynamical Networks, Theoretical and Applied Research Intelligent Systems, Translational Research-to-Application Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Christopher L. Barrett is the inaugural Distinguished Professor in Biocomplexity, Executive...
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Bart-Smith, Hilary
Read MoreProfessor
Professor Bart-Smith joined the University of Virginia faculty in the fall of 2002. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland and her PhD degree in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University. Dr. Bart-Smith came to UVA...
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Berger, Bryan
Read MoreAssociate Professor
Bryan received his BS in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware. He was a post-doctoral fellow in the department of biochemistry & biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania School of...
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Berr, Stuart S.
Read MoreProfessor of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Our laboratory is involved with developing magnetic resonance (MR) techniques as a tool for basic biomedical research. We have developed noninvasive, non-contrast-enhanced methods for imaging blood perfusion, demonstrated to be effective in imaging blood flow to the kidneys, lungs, heart, and...