Thirty-eight undergraduate students have been granted Harrison Undergraduate Research Awards to support their ground-breaking summer research in a diverse range of fields.
A new study conducted by the University Medical School has revolutionized old notions of prostate cancer treatment.
As an estimated 6,000 American women reach menopause every day, prescriptions for less-regulated hormone therapies are reaching the number of those for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications to alleviate symptoms and discomfort associated with menopause.
According to the Center for Disease Control, Autism Spectrum Disorder affects nearly one in every 68 children.
For the first time in history, one of the largest and richest astronomy databases has been released to the public. More than 100 terabytes of data gathered from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS III) includes material on about half a billion stars and galaxies. This game-changing release will provide astronomers all over the world with groundbreaking data that can be used to make discoveries and advances in astronomy.
Dr. Jaideep Kapur of the University Department of Neurology received a $21.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroketo determine the most effective medications for curbing status epilepticus — a particular type of epileptic reaction.
For 22 years, the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler has brought together thousands of women to raise both money and awareness of breast cancer. This year, efforts yielded even better results than were expected. Through the combined efforts of the 3,500 participants, many donors and dedicated organizers, the Women’s Four Miler raised a record $375,000 for the U.Va. Breast Care Center.
