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New ‘Earn While You Learn’ program at U.Va. Health to combat staffing shortages

By Katherine Costin | April 6, 2022

The new "Earn While You Learn" program pays a full time salary to employees, who will split time between hands-on work, classwork and training simulations. 

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Virginia scientists bring seagrass back to Virginia’s Eastern Shore

By Sydney Newburn | April 3, 2022

Experts have dramatically transformed Virginia coastline through the largest and most successful seagrass restoration project in the world. 

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Improved data algorithms could help physicians diagnose, treat diseases

By Haylee Ressa | April 1, 2022

Recent advances in algorithms are providing physicians with new tools to predict, diagnose and even treat diseases.

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Ketogenic diet potentially aids in multiple sclerosis treatment, U.Va. researchers find

By Saumya Sharma | March 29, 2022

Asst. Neurology Prof. Nicholas Brenton spearheaded the new research, exploring how a modified Atkins diet has the potential to be a new standard of care for MS patients.

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Eating disorders rise among college students during COVID-19 pandemic

By Emmie Halter | March 23, 2022

Diet culture and the onset of COVID-19 made balanced and non-restrictive eating habits more difficult for college students.

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U.Va. researcher measures public awareness of alcohol-cancer link, support for alcohol control policies

By Maddie Mixon | March 21, 2022

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U.Va. opens new orthopedic center on Ivy Road

By Carly Stender | March 21, 2022

The center’s monumental ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 16 signified the official opening of the center, which has been in the making for more than a decade. 

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Women in Data Science Conference discusses representation, artificial intelligence and career advancement

By Michael Biggiani | March 19, 2022

The virtual event followed by an in-person reception designed to highlight the work women have been doing in the field and featuring several prominent speakers.

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U.Va. Cancer Center helps to establish updated nationwide guidelines for treating brain cancer

By Linda Ziamanesh | March 19, 2022

The American Society for Clinical Oncology, including the U.Va. Cancer Center, called for a panel of medical professionals to reassess the pre-existing protocol for brain cancer treatment

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Solar energy efforts help advance sustainability initiatives at U.Va.

By Matthew Whitlock | March 19, 2022

Solar power has become one of the driving forces behind the observed progression of initiatives aimed at reducing the University’s carbon footprint.

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Charlottesville parents navigate uncertainties with young children ineligible for vaccination

By Sophia Jang | March 17, 2022

Parents continue to assess risk for their unvaccinated children as mask mandates and vaccine mandates remain uncertain for the near future in Virginia.

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U.Va. researchers explain adverse effects of daylight saving time on the body’s internal clock

By Claire Huchthausen | March 17, 2022

On Sunday, the clocks on our walls and devices shifted to read one hour earlier for the century-old phenomenon of daylight saving time, but our biological clocks are not so simple to adjust. 

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Decade-long water treatment tablet project moves into new stage

By Harper Didlake | March 10, 2022

James Smith, environmental and civil engineering professor, set out to create a product that would be able to disinfect the water. 

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Charlottesville startup invests $600,000 in knee brace research

By Sydney Newburn | March 8, 2022

Recently, Charlottesville based medical device company, Icarus Medical, received a $600,000 research grant to aid in the development and production of their knee braces. 

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U.Va. computer models help in understanding C. difficile, antibiotic resistance

By Carly Stender | March 8, 2022

The Papin Lab makes it possible to apply the understanding of the nature of the bacteria to new treatment options for C. difficile bacterial infection. 

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Engineering professor’s work with targeted ultrasound waves honored in Forbes “30 Under 30”

By Saumya Sharma | March 6, 2022

Asst. Biomedical Engineering Prof. Natasha Sheybani has been included in the prestigious science category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her work on targeted ultrasound research.

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Medical student creates interactive timeline on Black History at U.Va.

By Haylee Ressa | March 6, 2022

Nadine Michel decided to create a user-friendly online website that highlights events surrounding the Black community at the University from 1817 to the present.

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New app by U.Va. researchers fights back against cervical cancer

By Matthew Whitlock | March 1, 2022

Efforts spearheaded by two University professors have aided in the recent development of an app that has shown potential to curb the alarmingly high rates of cervical cancer observed in Nicaragua. 

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U.Va. chemical engineering researchers develop more effective cloth masks

By Claire Huchthausen | February 27, 2022

Researchers in the U.Va. School of Engineering have developed a method of mass-producing effective and reusable cloth masks.

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U.Va. receives $2.14 million grant to decrease burnout in healthcare and first responders

By Saumya Sharma | February 27, 2022

The scope of the WWP will now include Charlottesville City, The University of Virginia Medical Centers and smaller clinics and centers in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties.