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HCM is the most common genetic heart disease and the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death in young people in the United States.

Engagement Survey, FY26 Self-Evaluations, UVA Health Week

“In this series, I meet with individuals from across UVA Health to learn more about their roles, their experiences, and the lives they lead beyond work.”

This year’s UVA Health Week theme — “Building Better, Together” — feels especially fitting as we celebrate several important milestones across our organization.

Pancreatic cancer is known as “the silent disease” for its ability to develop and progress without clear symptoms.

Jaime Mata, PhD, conducts research on the use of hyperpolarized xenon gas as a novel and safe contrast agent for lung imaging with MRI.