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U.Va. Cancer Center harnesses $12 million grant to support opportunities for undergraduates, ongoing research and new center

By Ellen Wu | January 12, 2023

The grant provides an opportunity to establish the Center for Systems Analysis of Stress-Adapted Cancer Organelles, which seeks to find the cause of cancer in individual organelles.

WellAWARE currently serves Charlottesville's 10th and Page neighborhood.

New U.Va. Health-sponsored program WellAWARE seeks to combat inequities in healthcare

By Ellen Wu | February 11, 2022

WellAWARE was launched with the help of University health system funding to combat healthcare inequalities in Charlottesville neighborhoods and is now welcoming referrals for their first patients.

Patient visitation has been limited ever since COVID-19 patient numbers increased back in 2020.

U.Va. Health policy restricts patient visitation

By Ellen Wu | January 29, 2022

Effective January 3, 2022, U.Va. Health has prohibited routine patient visitation, with limited exceptions.

Sustainability groups work to reduce plastic waste in response to Executive Order 77

By Ellen Wu and Sierra Martin | October 15, 2021

Signed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam last March, Executive Order 77 aims to reduce plastic pollution and eliminate the need for new solid waste disposal facilities.

Governor Ralph Northam announced that all Virginians 16 years and older will be eligible to get the vaccine by April 18.

How the Johnson & Johnson vaccine functions, differs from preexisting vaccines

By Ellen Wu | April 11, 2021

Despite differences in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, University physicians believe it will play a role in lowering instances of severe COVID-19 infection and increasing vaccination levels around the globe.

For decades, the general public has only associated smoking as a risk factor for lung cancer, but health experts now know that there are many more factors that can contribute to the development of lung diseases.

Mental health issues surrounding lung cancer could take a greater toll on patients than the disease itself, experts say

By Ellen Wu | March 8, 2021

Because of the public’s continued false perception, non-smokers with lung cancer face increasing stigma.

Only 13.6 percent of vaccinations that provide recipient’s race, ethnicity have been administered to Black Virginians

By Ellen Wu | January 28, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, systemic health inequalities have caused marginalized communities to experience higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and worse outcomes.

In an effort to personalize the learning experience, professors have diversified their teaching styles in effort to engage students despite the challenges of online learning.

U.Va professors share insights on scientific learning and improvements for the future of scientific education

By Ellen Wu | November 19, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, professors have struggled to bring the same amount of interest in scientific topics through online activities.

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U.Va. Cancer Center harnesses $12 million grant to support opportunities for undergraduates, ongoing research and new center

New U.Va. Health-sponsored program WellAWARE seeks to combat inequities in healthcare

U.Va. Health policy restricts patient visitation

Sustainability groups work to reduce plastic waste in response to Executive Order 77

How the Johnson & Johnson vaccine functions, differs from preexisting vaccines

Mental health issues surrounding lung cancer could take a greater toll on patients than the disease itself, experts say

Only 13.6 percent of vaccinations that provide recipient’s race, ethnicity have been administered to Black Virginians

U.Va professors share insights on scientific learning and improvements for the future of scientific education

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LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

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