Topic: Research
Cars still more dangerous for women according to recent study
UVA researchers found that women are 73 percent more likely to suffer a serious injury.
Winter 2019
No lie: Even small acts of dishonesty can take a toll
Lying creates a cycle of disconnection, study finds.
Winter 2019
Sugar makes these organisms indestructible
Researchers say discovery is an example of just how much life remains to be understood.
Winter 2019
Two health studies go with their gut
Researchers point to the gut as a source of information about disease.
Fall 2019
Vicious cycle: effects of climate change could make environmental accords more difficult
Disruptions in politics and economics make compromise more difficult.
Fall 2019
Study highlights dangers of soft bedding in infant sleep areas
With other preventable causes contribute to suffocation deaths, education is a top priority.
Fall 2019
For HIV patients, mental-health care yields measurable benefits
Patients who met with mental-health care providers saw better outcomes for viral suppression.
Fall 2019
Social class movers may bring special value to the workplace
Their “cultural toolkit” contributes a unique perspective.
Summer 2019
Researchers find potential new weapon for battling sepsis
A commonly used antidepressant may be a promising treatment.
Summer 2019
The power of negativity: why “naysayers” get our vote
Research indicates that people associate power with negative speaking.
Spring 2019
Disconnect to Feel More Connected
Technology, research shows, can prevent meaningful connection, even between parents and children.
Fall 2018
It’s hot and getting hotter
Researchers in the Department of Environmental Studies predict that climate change will result in more hot days.
Fall 2018
Water for the World
A new tablet, developed by UVA engineers, could hold the answer to clean water for millions.
Fall 2018
Review: Female athletes have higher rates of concussion than male athletes do
UVA researchers find that female athletes are more likely to experience concussion than male athletes.
Summer 2018
Pick a number, not just any number
Two UVA professors argue that all numbers are not equal in our minds.
Summer 2018
Opioid availability, more than economic despair, drives deaths, research suggests
In contrast to other theories of opioid overdoses, UVA researchers suggest that availability of the drugs is the most significant driver of such deaths.
Summer 2018
More than Money
The UVA Licensing & Ventures Group Seed Fund helps University-affiliated ideas grow until they are successful enough to attract other funding.
Summer 2018
Strategic Investments
Take a look at how the University is using the Strategic Investment Fund.
Spring 2018
UVA Researchers Gain New Insights on Macular Degeneration
Researchers have identified an enzyme that influences macular degeneration, a discovery that could lead to more specific treatments.
Spring 2018
UVA-Led Study Finds Montessori Model Can Close Achievement Gap
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
Spring 2018
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers examine causes of the opioid crisis and take aim at solutions from different perspectives.
Spring 2018
Robot, take the wheel
Assistant Professor Nicola Bezzo's research focuses on creating systems to allow self-driving cars to deal with surprise events, such as a blown tire or sudden traffic.
Winter 2017