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.
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.
Community Climate Collaborative is a nonprofit based in the Charlottesville area dedicated to addressing climate change through advocating for local action.
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.
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 grant will allow researchers to use computational and engineering methods to answer fundamental questions about epidemics and pandemics in real time.
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.
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.
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 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.
Since February, the hospital has been prepping to treat COVID-19 patients by creating screening clinics, overflow spaces and specially reserved intensive care units.
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.
The Solar District Cup Challenge is designed to challenge college graduates and undergraduates to rethink the way solar energy is designed and used.
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.
Mara Hart believes this new chapter will help inspire girls and allow them to meet role models who are representative of their backgrounds.
In the past year, NIH awarded the University a record amount of funding — $146.3 million, a $25.4 million increase from fiscal year 2018
The DRIVE is a part of the larger Autism STAR — Supporting Transformative Autism Research — program, which seeks to improve the quality of life of individuals with autism by gathering and performing research across disciplines and educating individuals and their families.
Engineering Prof. Madhur Behl has been awarded $50,000 grant from Jefferson Trust to mentor new Cavalier Autonomous Racing Club which focuses on building a self-driving go-kart that they hope to demonstrate at the Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway next year.
Greene hopes his book and speaking engagements — like the one hosted by Paramount and New Dominion Bookshop — will remind people of the mystery of the universe.
A person’s skincare needs depends on the specific conditions of their skin, so someone may have to change their skincare routine and concentrations of products to best fit their skin’s needs.
