WIMS at UVA - Women in Medical Sciences

05/02/2023

It's the moment that we all have been waiting for! The new episode of the WIMS interview series is here!
We are pleased to share an inspiring conversation between Natasha Sheybani, PhD, and Kendra Liu, PhD Candidate.

Dr. Sheybani leads a translational research program that innovates tools and paradigms for non-invasive precision cancer management.
Kendra Liu is a Ph.D. Candidate in Sarah Kucenas' Lab (Neuroscience Graduate Program) studying neuro-glia interactions, glial roles in synaptic function, and glial roles in neurodevelopment and disease.

It's the moment that we all have been waiting for! The new episode of the WIMS interview series is here! We are pleased to share an inspiring conversation be...

02/12/2023

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12/08/2022

Save the date for the Women perspectives about career turning on December 15! 👩‍🔬

12/05/2022

Join us on December 12 for WIMS winter potluck 🤶

09/19/2022

Congratulations to WIMS new executive board! 👩‍🔬

07/15/2022

Though a couple of weeks have passed since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it has been at the forefront of our minds as Women In Medical Sciences. We have been processing this occurrence and reflecting on how to respond both in deed & word in a way that is in line with our unceasing endeavor to work towards our ultimate purpose (as found in Article II of the WIMS Constitution):

“Our goals are to provide support and guidance for women in the field of biomedical research at the University of Virginia; to create and foster a community and network to support women in this field; to create awareness of issues affecting career development and success; to centralize resources available for career and personal development; and to promote service opportunities outside of the University community for young scientists. In addition, we work closely with other groups at the University of Virginia to extend our assistance and support to the work of empowering other underrepresented minorities.”

We believe bodily autonomy is a human right, and we stand in solidarity with all that are threatened by this harmful decision. We recognize that this risk extends to all people who may become pregnant, not just those who identify as women. We also acknowledge the potential for harm is greatest for black, indigenous, & other people of color and/or trans individuals & other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in addition to the ongoing dangers they already face.

As WIMS, we are committed to being an organization in which people feel safe and welcome. In addition to offering our ongoing emotional support, we are currently planning a session in which we will gather to discuss our resources and determine what we can do to help our local community. Above all, let’s take care of each other.

- WIMS Exec

07/14/2022

Join us on July 21! 👩‍🔬

05/19/2022

Mark your calendars for the End of semester social at Kardinal Hall! 🍻🎉

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ty-9bqtDOifX8Wc6ofy5cKz_s13hDHi5yxCuELSJ7CE/edit?usp=sharing

04/20/2022

Relay For Life events are life-changing cancer fundraising events that help communities across the globe fight back against cancer.

To join our WIMS team or give, follow the link:
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=team&fr_id=101432&team_id=2629375

04/20/2022

Last Saturday WIMS took part in Kidvention and had a great time recreating rainbows with kids! 🌈 🧬

04/13/2022

Join us at Kid*Vention!

04/13/2022

https://youtu.be/U9OO_uBLKbI

Happy WIMS Wednesday! We are very excited to share our interview with Dr. Melina R. Kibbe, Dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. We are proud to have such an inspiring physician-scientist as a Dean!

Dr. Kibbe is an outstanding clinician, researcher, and highly respected educator. She joined UNC in 2016 when she became the first woman to serve as the Chair of the Department of Surgery and a key member of the UNC Health senior leadership team. Currently, as dean and chief health affairs officer, Dr. Kibbe is leading the UVA School of Medicine faculty in all four missions, including clinical strategy and growth, expansion of research in collaboration with other UVA schools, and the promotion of educational programs of the highest caliber, and developing partnerships with our community.