News articles from UVA Today.
In Memoriam: Mike Weber, 'Heart and Soul' of the UVA Cancer Center
Weber, who researched cancer cell signaling and directed the UVA Cancer Center, died Feb. 11 of pancreatic cancer.
Cancer Find Up for Year's Biggest Biomedical Advance in a Different 'March Madness'
It's March, which means it's time for STAT Madness – the tournament for the year's biggest biomedical innovation. For the third consecutive year, a UVA discovery is among the contenders.
Q&A: 'Can I Go Visit My Elderly Relatives?' and Other Key Vaccination Questions
Can people who have been vaccinated spread the COVID-19 virus? Is it safe to visit vaccinated relatives? What precautions should we take? Dr. Eric Houpt has some answers.
Measuring COVID Learning Loss
How do we account for what students have lost academically during a year of pandemic schooling? Early data has begun to shed light on where student learning stands – and how to move forward.
Doctors Believe Secret to Defeating COVID May Be Inside This Hoo's Body
More than a month after making national headlines for possessing "super antibodies" that make contracting COVID-19 impossible, alumnus John Hollis is still shaking his head.
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Suggests Large Majority of Virginians Still Vulnerable to Virus
Only 2% of residents had antibodies by mid-August, a statewide study reveals.
Do You Miss Hugging? Psychology Can Tell You Why
Skin-to-skin contact prompts the human brain to send signals of comfort and ease throughout the body. "Your brain really likes to know that you're not alone," UVA psychologist James Coan said.
Here's How Stress, Illness and Even Sunburn Trigger Cold Sore Flareups
A UVA discovery revealed how the herpes simplex virus hijacks important immune responses.
Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Work as Well in Patients With Obesity?
In an article for The Conversation, UVA's Dr. Catherine Varney, who specializes in obesity medicine, examines whether new COVID-19 vaccines be equally effective in patients who have excess weight.
Researchers Explore Laser-Beaming Energy for Lunar and Terrestrial Needs
Engineering professor Mool Gupta and a student team are researching the use of laser technology to move energy on the moon.