The most common cases of illness and injury abroad are traveler’s diarrhea, rashes/skin problems, fever and upper respiratory infections depending on the destination.
Charlottesville’s sunny summer days may offer the ideal opportunity to explore local trails or hike through Shenandoah National Park. But without proper precautions, bacterial infections acquired through tick bites can pose a serious health threat to those who spend time in woody or brushy areas.
Researchers examined the aspects of tumors similar to perpetual wounds, such as their habit of directing disproportionately large amounts of blood to themselves. As a result, tumors can evolve and disseminate in a rapid and uncontrolled fashion.
Some meditation sessions are held in libraries and are intended to serve as study breaks.
For both Gupta and Rovenolt, their involvements with groups outside of the classroom has been a big influence in their medical aspirations.
In collaboration with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, U.Va. researchers were able to develop high-frequency superconducting detectors that were used for imaging the black hole.
Located in the Mural Room of Clark Hall, the exhibit consisted of photographs taken from a variety of neuroscience labs around Grounds.
This research has changed the idea of oligodendrocytes as strictly central nervous system cells, widening both the understanding of their function and possible opportunities for their use.
Three years of engineering collaboration between the University, Old Dominion University, Hampton University and Virginia Tech cumulated in the launch of three CubeSats to the International Space Station
Ohanian shared the stage with New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari.
Having started in November 2018, this a 3D virtual reality version of University Hall is planned to become an asset in Clemons Library.
The team hopes to explore ways to productively incorporate authentic science experiences into classrooms.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Susan Almarode developed the Reading Garden for the NICU, a program that enables mothers to read to their babies in the NICU.
The goal of the event was to introduce young women to engineering topics they might not have explored in grade school.
The symposium included two presentations as well as a workshop — each geared towards a different expertise level.
The $23 million award intends to further exploration in the field of translational medicine, which consists of the work done to put foundational biological concepts and clinical trials into practice as feasible medical solutions.
By performing in the hallways of different hospital wings, the volunteers’ music reverberates throughout the wing for everyone to hear.
While some dogs, such as those at the Chemistry Building are mainly there for stress relief, other dogs — like those as at the Women’s Center — are available for personalized, one-on-one or group therapy sessions.
Founded more than 10 years ago, Juntos Podemos is a student-organized overnight program that is free of cost to its attendants.
This event was open to all University students and focused especially on attracting first-time hackers.
