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Researchers seek to help prevent and treat disease by studying the effects of exercise

By Anika Iyer | January 13, 2021

Upon receiving a grant from the NIH and joining a national consortium of research institutions, University researchers are taking part in an unprecedented research project centered around the biological effects of exercise.

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Pandemic social isolation provides glimpse into the everyday realities of chronically ill patients

By Erica Szymanski | December 29, 2020

The now universal experience of social isolation can provide a greater sense of empathy for the chronically ill who spend months, years or even a lifetime apart from others. 

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Students learn to mitigate COVID-19 risk in daily life

By Alexa Clark | December 26, 2020

In adjusting to a pandemic-altered semester, students are learning how to develop personal plans for safely socializing and going about daily life. 

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COVID-19 amplifies challenges for those with disabilities, chronic illnesses

By Erica Szymanski | November 5, 2020

Given the prevalence of disability and chronic illness in the United States, the coronavirus pandemic has magnified the inequalities in accessibility that persist in our society.

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COVID-19 pandemic brings opportunities and enthusiasm to public health education

By Samuel Opuni | November 5, 2020

The research done in the Department of Public Health Sciences, and that of other public health departments, is important in providing analyses and guidance to those making policy decisions. The department’s teaching role has mobilized to help students get a better understanding of public health as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pollsters work to increase accuracy after learning from 2016 polling mistakes

By Shakti Kasirajan | November 5, 2020

Pollsters have identified where the 2016 election polls went short, including the underweighting of location and education, and are implementing changes to hopefully deliver more accurate polls this year.

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Scientific literacy holds position of importance in 2020 election cycle

By Lucie Rutherford | November 4, 2020

Science literacy is the ability to gather information, from sources like Facebook or the news, do homework on that information and then decide to agree or disagree.

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Virtual platforms open up new opportunities for student internships

By Camille Owen | October 30, 2020

Having to conduct programming virtually has actually opened up many opportunities for students and allowed the U.Va. Career Center to add new programs, with the number of students visiting the career center doubling over the summer.

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An unpredictable combination: Influenza, cold weather in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Lucie Rutherford | October 15, 2020

Not only could colder weather perpetuate the virus by increasing indoor congregation and naturally weakening the immune system, but identical viral symptoms seen in COVID-19 and influenza may cause confusion in diagnoses. 

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Students, staff share insights on widespread testing and potential COVID-19 outbreaks

By Anika Iyer | October 15, 2020

Reaching successful infection control is heavily dependent on the compliance of students with procedures. These procedures include informing staff about contact, promptly testing for the virus and agreeing to quarantine or isolate if requested.

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Prioritizing mental health remains important during COVID-19 pandemic

By Alexa Clark | October 15, 2020

In the midst of a semester altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, students may find their mental health changing due to a combination of school and pandemic-related stressors. 

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Two initiatives from U.Va. doctors promote STEM amongst underrepresented youth during pandemic

By Erica Szymanski | October 4, 2020

As racial minorites are underrepresented in the STEM field, University doctors have been hard at work on projects to fight underlying systemic barriers that contribute to this lack of diversity. 

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University researchers find connection between exercise and vision loss

By Brightney Varghese | August 26, 2020

University researchers discovered that exercise prior to the development of macular degeneration caused a decrease in blood vessel overgrowth in laboratory mice. This correlates to macular degeneration in humans, meaning exercise could help prevent future vision loss.

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COVID-19 is transforming doctorate timelines, curriculum for University biomedical graduate students

By Kate Still | August 6, 2020

Since early June, biomedical graduate students have been allowed back to labs in shifts. Yet many labs are only working at partial capacity as access is determined by the square footage of their lab spaces in an effort to follow social-distancing rules.