Health & Science

While COVID-19 has put a stop to clinical experience with patients for most medical students, the University's medical curriculum allows for students to make up for lost time whenever it is safe for students to return to hospital settings.

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Medical students, administration reflect on challenges and changes in the midst of pandemic

By Zoe Ziff | May 3, 2020

Instead of working in the wards, upperclassmen have been completing specialized seminars on topics such as pandemics throughout history and high-value care, which focuses on maximizing the patient’s time and resources at a hospital.

Homemade masks and facial coverings are for limiting the spread of COVID-19  — especially when many infected individuals are entirely asymptomatic.

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University Health System accepting PPE donations from locals, student volunteers

By Cecily Wolfe | April 30, 2020

Healthcare workers whose job often puts them in direct contact with coronavirus patients are the ones who require PPE the most.

University researchers became involved in the trial on April 1.

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Drug tested at U.Va. linked to accelerated COVID-19 recovery

By Carolyn Lane | April 30, 2020

Preliminary results indicate that patients who took remdesivir recovered 31 percent faster than those who took the placebo, shortening the median recovery time from 15 days to 11 days.

The website is designed to connect University students through sustainability efforts on Grounds.

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Student Council Sustainability Committee develops a new sustainability resource for the University community

By Brightney Varghese | April 24, 2020

The EcoNetwork is a page on the Student Council website that all students can contribute towards, and it includes topics ranging from academics to activism.

The John Lukens Lab is a part of the University's neuroscience department and studies immunological pathways and the development of neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, mental and behavioral disorders.

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University study shows faulty cell cleanup in the brain may lead to long lasting neurological issues

By Somes Huwiler | April 24, 2020

The team found that a lot of people with mutations or those that lack the AIM2 inflammasome have neurodevelopmental disorders amongst other diseases.

The need for social distancing stems from the absence of physical symptoms in many virus carriers.

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Epidemiologist, physicist explain important science behind social distancing

By Lucie Rutherford | April 21, 2020

For Costi Sifri, director of hospital epidemiology in the University Health System, and Physics Prof. Lou Bloomfield, the importance of and science behind social distancing go hand in hand. By separating the population, vulnerable populations can be protected, and exponential growth can turn into exponential decay.

Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve memory, according to Hayden.

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Staying active and healthy during times of uncertainty is more important than ever

By Somes Huwiler | April 10, 2020

With social distancing now in practice, going to the gym or a workout class may not be the best idea, but there are a wide variety of ways to stay fit while staying at home.

In Charlottesville, less than five percent of the greenhouse gas emissions are from government facilities, and this is reflected in the group’s commitment towards focusing on motivating residents and business owners to reduce emissions.

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Community Climate Collaborative seeks change

By Haley Stocks and Parker Driscoll | April 8, 2020

Community Climate Collaborative is a nonprofit based in the Charlottesville area dedicated to addressing climate change through advocating for local action.

Global annual emissions of carbon dioxide could decrease by as much as four to five percent in 2020.

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University researchers discuss correlation between social distancing and positive environmental changes

By Swati Srivastava | April 8, 2020

There have been multiple reports of environmental changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic — mostly a reduction of pollutants and a slight decrease in carbon dioxide emissions — across the world as transportation decreases, businesses close and people stay home.

Researchers recognize that the remdesivir trial is only the beginning of the University’s attempts to fight coronavirus.

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University medical team to participate in clinical trial of experimental coronavirus treatment

By Cecily Wolfe | April 7, 2020

The trial began in February at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and now consists of more than 60 institutions and 700 patients internationally.

The Biocomplexity Institute has created a dashboard with over 1 million visits daily that contains updated data related to COVID-19 from all over the world. (Data as of April 5)

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Biocomplexity Institute receives $10 million to model, research pandemics

By Zoe Ziff | April 7, 2020

The grant will allow researchers to use computational and engineering methods to answer fundamental questions about epidemics and pandemics in real time.

The Health System's emergency room remains open, although patients are only permitted one guest each.

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U.Va. Health tightens hospital regulations to prevent spread of COVID-19

By Callie Freeman | April 3, 2020

Since March 22, in-patient unit visitors at the hospital are not permitted — with a few key exceptions at the discretion of unit managers — according to a Health System press release.

The nursing school has decided to cancel all undergraduate clinicals for the rest of the semester, but those graduating this year already have enough hours to graduate on time.

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Nursing school cancels clinicals for the semester, adjusts to online learning

By Lucie Rutherford and Callie Freeman | April 2, 2020

Due to COVID-19 outpatient clinic closures and heightened hospital regulations, Pamela Cipriano, Dean of the University’s nursing school, and other nursing administration have decided to cancel all clinical experiences for their undergraduate students.

The University's COVID-19 test currently has a turnaround time of less than 24 hours.

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U.Va. Health develops its own COVID-19 test, distributes to Virginia hospitals

By Callie Freeman | March 26, 2020

After a University-wide initiative to gather the needed funds, technology and reagents, University Health System researchers have independently developed a COVID-19 test that is now being used throughout the University Health System and at hospitals across the Commonwealth.

The project hopes to provide new insights into inherited diseases as well as those caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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Bridging the gap — study sequences Asian genomes to diversify genetic databases

By Cecily Wolfe | March 25, 2020

The international effort focuses on the genomes of 100,000 Asian individuals as a means to better understand genetic diseases and human origins, as well as advance customized treatments.

The University Health System has instituted operational changes such as hospital visitor screenings and the rescheduling of all ambulatory visits due to COVID-19.

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University Health System prepares for COVID-19, adjusts hospital operations and visiting

By Callie Freeman | March 19, 2020

Since February, the hospital has been prepping to treat COVID-19 patients by creating screening clinics, overflow spaces and specially reserved intensive care units.

Casteen and Davis stress the importance of resilience and kindness when trying to overcome the feelings of unsettlement caused by the disruptions of students’ daily lives.

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Faculty, staff address student concerns for coping with COVID-19 stigma and stress

By Mahima Reddy | March 19, 2020

The World Health Organization characterized the novel COVID-19 as a pandemic March 11, and University President Jim Ryan issued a statement requesting students to vacate Grounds and participate in online classes to help mitigate the spread of the virus in the University community and greater Charlottesville area.

As the only team in Virginia to advance to the finals, Zhu and his team have been tasked with designing a rooftop solar energy system for a five-block site in Arlington, Va.

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Team of four University students reaches final stage in the Solar District Cup Challenge

By Somes Huwiler | March 12, 2020

The Solar District Cup Challenge is designed to challenge college graduates and undergraduates to rethink the way solar energy is designed and used.

According to University researchers Chris Li and Yunya Zhang, graphene, when mixed with nickel, could act as an alternative energy source for vehicles.

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Discovery of ultra-tough metal composite opens possibility for sustainable vehicles

By Somes Huwiler | March 10, 2020

In coming years, graphene — an incredibly strong and thin material — could replace current car batteries and other materials, making them more environmentally friendly, University researchers found.

Girls Who Code is an organization that empowers women in technology and attempts to close the gender gap in these fields.

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Students start a new chapter of Girls Who Code at the University

By Brightney Varghese | March 6, 2020

Mara Hart believes this new chapter will help inspire girls and allow them to meet role models who are representative of their backgrounds.

Medical students, administration reflect on challenges and changes in the midst of pandemic

University Health System accepting PPE donations from locals, student volunteers

Drug tested at U.Va. linked to accelerated COVID-19 recovery

Student Council Sustainability Committee develops a new sustainability resource for the University community

University study shows faulty cell cleanup in the brain may lead to long lasting neurological issues

Epidemiologist, physicist explain important science behind social distancing

Staying active and healthy during times of uncertainty is more important than ever

Community Climate Collaborative seeks change

University researchers discuss correlation between social distancing and positive environmental changes

University medical team to participate in clinical trial of experimental coronavirus treatment

Biocomplexity Institute receives $10 million to model, research pandemics

U.Va. Health tightens hospital regulations to prevent spread of COVID-19

Nursing school cancels clinicals for the semester, adjusts to online learning

U.Va. Health develops its own COVID-19 test, distributes to Virginia hospitals

Bridging the gap — study sequences Asian genomes to diversify genetic databases

University Health System prepares for COVID-19, adjusts hospital operations and visiting

Faculty, staff address student concerns for coping with COVID-19 stigma and stress

Team of four University students reaches final stage in the Solar District Cup Challenge

Discovery of ultra-tough metal composite opens possibility for sustainable vehicles

Students start a new chapter of Girls Who Code at the University

Honor Committee proposes constitutional change eliminating expulsion as a sanction

Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in 2OT

BIG Brain discovery could transform epilepsy treatment

Jewish athletes find their voice during their final year on Grounds

Top 10 ways to persevere through in-person classes

Men’s soccer suffers two straight losses

Bee Conscious Baking Company brings consciously curated goods to Charlottesville

Honor Committee debates use of the informed retraction in Sunday meeting

U.Va. hosts discussion on the American dream as part of Democracy Biennial

No. 17 Virginia field hockey wins two of last four

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