Grants support student research over the summer
Thirty-eight undergraduate students were granted Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards to support their ground-breaking summer research in a diverse range of fields.
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Thirty-eight undergraduate students were granted Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards to support their ground-breaking summer research in a diverse range of fields.
A new study conducted by the University Medical School has revolutionized old notions of prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Timothy Showalter of the University Cancer Center led a study on radiation therapy post-prostatectomy that produced groundbreaking results.
As an estimated 6,000 American women reach menopause every day, prescriptions for less-regulated hormone therapies are reaching the number of those for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications to alleviate symptoms and discomfort associated with menopause. Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, professor of OB-GYN, suggests more regulation and education for compounded hormone therapies.
According to the Center for Disease Control, Autism Spectrum Disorder affects nearly one in every 68 children. Children affected by ASD tend to exhibit fixated, untiring interest in particular subjects. Through preliminary research, Michael Solis, a Curry School special education assistant professor, developed a method of engaging high functioning autistic students through their own specific interests to improve their reading comprehension.
Researchers of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey released data from the third phase of a six-year astronomical survey of the Milky Way to the public on Jan. 7. Sloan Digital Sky Survey III, or SDSS III, was the result of a joint effort of 51 institutions, including the University.
Epilepsy affects more than two million Americans, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
For 22 years, the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler has brought thousands of women together to raise both money for and awareness of breast cancer. This year, with the effort of 3,500 participants, donors and dedicated organizers, the Women’s Four Miler raised a record $375,000 for the University Breast Care Center.