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EVMS faculty named among top doctors in Hampton Roads — Christine Matson, MD, (center, at right) chair of family and community medicine, was featured by Hampton Roads Magazine as one of the region's top family physicians. The interview is in the magazine's July/August edition along with the annual "Top Doctors" listing, which includes several other EVMS full-time and community faculty.

Cookout raises $40,000 for Diabetes Center — Hundreds of hungry EVMS supporters filled Naval Station Norfolk's Fleet Recreation Park on June 25 for the 15th annual Cookout for the Cure.

The event, hosted by the Hampton Roads Shipping Association and the International Longshoremen's Association, raises funds to support the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center. It features teams from organizations throughout Hampton Roads battling to see who has mastered the art of the grill. When the smoke cleared, ILA Local 1248 was named winner of the People's Choice award.

Check out photos from the event.

Research discovery may point way to new treatments for diabetes, heart disease — EVMS scientists studying fat cells have demonstrated what may be a vital step in the progression of diabetes and heart disease, a discovery that could lead to the development of ground-breaking new treatments. Read more.

President Lester to stay three more years — The Board of Visitors acted unanimously June 9 to extend the employment contract for Harry T. Lester, President of Eastern Virginia Medical School. Praising him for his "visionary leadership," the Board recognized Mr. Lester for his efforts to secure financial security for the school and to strengthen relationships with key partners. Mr. Lester has been President of the school since 2005. Read more.

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