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Topic: Research

R&D in Brief

R&D in Brief

Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.

Fall 2009

Jack Needs Jill to Get Up the Hill

Jack Needs Jill to Get Up the Hill

Hills seem less steep if you have a friend by your side.

Fall 2009

Snooze Alarm

Snooze Alarm

Fall 2009

A Wink Is as Good as a Nod

A Wink Is as Good as a Nod

Watch a video that shows how researchers change perceived gender with video conferencing software.

Fall 2009

From DNA to the N.I.H.

From DNA to the N.I.H.

Francis S. Collins to head multi-billion dollar research institute.

Fall 2009

Science, Fashion and Rock ’n’ Roll

Science, Fashion and Rock ’n’ Roll

Medical School dean Steven T. DeKosky is a “Rock Star of Science,” according to the June issue of GQ magazine.

Fall 2009

Targeting Addiction

Targeting Addiction

Addiction is a disease that affects millions. Dr. Bankole Johnson is developing a pharmaceutical treatment for it.

Fall 2009

Can't Buy Me Love

Can’t Buy Me Love

Jeff Dew found that the only type of disagreement that predicted whether a cohabiting couple would break up was money.

July 16, 2009

The University and the Economy: Reality Checks

The University and the Economy: Reality Checks

As economic events unfolded, some professors threw away their syllabi and kept pace with breaking news.

Summer 2009

Special Report: The University and the Economy

Special Report: The University and the Economy

Explore the economic turmoil from a variety of viewpoints, including those of faculty, students and alumni.

Summer 2009

Honors

Honors

Former U.S. Senator John Warner (Law ’53) was made honorary Knight Commander by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17.

Summer 2009

Academic Notes

Academic Notes

Summer 2009

Hungry for Answers

Hungry for Answers

Summer 2009

When Art and Science Hook Up

When Art and Science Hook Up

Speed-dating sparks creative collaboration

April 13, 2009

In Pursuit of Happiness

In Pursuit of Happiness

How would you reply if a psychologist asked how satisfied you were with your life? A trio of UVA professors delve into what makes us happy.

Spring 2009

R&D in Brief

R&D in Brief

Spring 2009

Buff Seniors

Buff Seniors

Spring 2009

A Smarter Dummy

A Smarter Dummy

Engineers at UVA’s Center for Applied Biomechanics are working on a new “virtual” crash-test dummy, existing entirely on computer and better simulating the intricacies of the body than a traditional dummy ever could.

Spring 2009

R&D In Brief

R&D In Brief

Winter 2008

Fuel for Thought

Fuel for Thought

Winter 2008