News articles from UVA Today.
FDA Approves Focused Ultrasound for Common Parkinson's Symptoms
The pioneering UVA research provides new options for Parkinson's patients.
Antibody Cocktail Offers Much-Needed COVID-19 Protection
The drug could prove particularly important for the immunocompromised, UVA researchers said.
UVA Reveals How Gene Mutation Boosts Cancer Risk
A mutation in the UTX gene disrupts the formation of liquid droplets critical for cancer suppression.
UVA Science and Engineering Faculty Win 12 NSF Career Awards
The awards are among the most competitive and prestigious grants for science and engineering faculty in the first stages of their careers.
UVA Science and Engineering Faculty Win 10 NSF CAREER Awards
The awards are among the most competitive and prestigious grants for science and engineering faculty in the first stages of their careers.
Eating Disorders in Youth Rose During COVID - But the Signs Aren't What Parents Might Expect
A UVA pediatrician and psychotherapist explain that no one is immune to eating disorders, and lay out three groups of young people who are often overlooked when it comes to diagnosis.
A Pediatrician Explains How COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Were Tested for Safety
Last week the FDA authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. UVA pediatrician Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley walks us through how it was tested and what comes next.
Before Machines Can Be Autonomous, Humans Must Work to Ensure Their Safety
Researchers in UVA's LESS Lab are developing sophisticated simulations and mathematical frameworks to ensure a future where people can safely trust driverless cars and other autonomous machines.
Rural Areas, Hit Hard by COVID-19, Lack Access to New Treatment Trials
Overall, almost a third of Americans would have to travel more than 60 minutes to access new therapies as they are being tested.