UVA Researchers Identify Promising Blood Test That Could Predict Risk of Long-Term COVID-19 Lung Problems

3/20/2024

UVA researchers have discovered a potential way to predict which patients with severe COVID-19 are likely to recover well and which are likely to suffer “long-haul” lung problems. That finding…

UVA Researchers Develop Online Dashboard to Help Save Children From Deadly Diarrhea

3/20/2024

University of Virginia researchers are developing a powerful online tool to save children from deadly diarrhea by detecting outbreaks sooner and accelerating the deployment of treatments and new vaccines. Diarrhea…

Research in Motion: Jianjie Ma, PhD

3/20/2024

My laboratory research is focused on regenerative medicine, aging biology, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and cancer therapy. I interact with both surgeons, scientists and basic researchers striving to build a future…

New UVA Center for RNA Science and Medicine Poised to Become an Epicenter for RNA-Focused Inquiry and Innovation

3/13/2024

In a significant leap forward for RNA science and medicine, five schools at the University of Virginia have joined hands to inaugurate a groundbreaking collaborative center aimed at driving advancements…

UVA Researchers Identify Genetic Genetic Variant That Causes Cerebellar Ataxia

3/13/2024

Endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) is an essential protein quality control machinery that maintains protein homeostasis and human health. The Qi laboratory in the Department of Molecular of Molecular Physiology and…

New UVA Podcast Highlights Research Innovations and Their Real-World Impacts

3/13/2024

The University of Virginia’s Wallace H. Coulter Translational Research Center is launching a new podcast Biomedical Frontiers: Stories with Innovators in Healthcare. The show features in-depth discussions with leading healthcare…

Research in Motion: J. Kim Penberthy, PhD

3/13/2024

Part of my research is developing and implementing novel and innovative treatments for people living with chronic or persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety or even prolonged grief or trauma. In…

John Kim, MD, Article in The Conversation About Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lung Health Attracts Widespread National News Coverage

3/5/2024

John Kim, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and pulmonary and critical care expert at UVA School of Medicine, explains why omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health…