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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Come see THE ENDLESS FRONTIER at the Virginia Film Festival on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m.! The documentary follows scientists on the front lines of discovery and explores why scientific progress matters now more than ever. A UVA scientist panel follows. Tickets on sale now! 👇 ow.ly/6vy550ZT4as

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎉 Four #UVAEngineering faculty have earned prestigious NSF CAREER Awards! Congratulations to Jason Bates, Chen Chen, Yu Meng and Tianhao Wang, whose research is advancing AI, public health, privacy, clean water and sustainable technologies. ow.ly/1uxW50ZT6lZ

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As AI-powered surveillance tools become more common, Daniel Graham of the University of Virginia is exploring how privacy protections, security safeguards and public policy can keep pace with rapidly advancing technology. 🚗🔒 ow.ly/8N1o50ZT5Bz

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A UVA-developed drug reversed paralysis and vision loss in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, restoring function already lost to disease. The findings offer new hope for treating MS and other neurodegenerative disorders. ow.ly/LBwh50ZSj8J

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UVA students are taking on real-world energy and infrastructure challenges. Partnering with industry leaders, interdisciplinary teams are turning research and innovation into practical solutions for a more resilient future. ow.ly/iLmh50ZSjqN

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

❤️ On #WorldHeartDay, UVA researchers are helping unravel why kidney disease so often leads to heart failure. ow.ly/Gumm50ZRwgj

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New research from UVA Health is helping clarify who may benefit most from histotripsy, an incisionless liver tumor treatment. A review of 972 real-world patients found low complication rates while highlighting the importance of patient selection to maximize benefit. ow.ly/RpqF50ZRwG9

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

More than 250 life science companies now call Charlottesville home. A new WVTF story highlights the ecosystem helping turn research into real-world impact, with UVA discoveries, talent, and partnerships playing a key role in the region’s growth. ow.ly/UHmu50ZR0zy

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Could the microbiome hold the key to better ovarian cancer treatment? UVA researcher Melanie Rutkowski and her team found a way to counter bacterial signals that may help tumors evade immunotherapy, opening the door to promising new treatment approaches. 🎥 ow.ly/9NTh50ZQIwL

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A $12M NIH award is helping UVA researchers tackle a major gap in women’s health. Using AI and computational modeling, the new MOSAIC platform will study how hormones affect drug response and support more personalized treatments. ow.ly/v7CP50ZQg8Y

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to the entire UVA community on being ranked No. 4 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Here's to the research, scholarship and people behind the achievement ow.ly/xuz350ZQIeB

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

During Leukemia Awareness Month, we're highlighting research with real-world impact. Work that began in a UVA lab helped lead to ziftomenib, a newly approved treatment for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia, offering new hope when other options have failed. ow.ly/rRyr50ZQfUx

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From Virginia’s Eastern Shore to the Southern Appalachians, UVA’s field research stations are living laboratories where students and researchers study ecosystems, explore environmental challenges, and engage with local communities. More from our 2026 Annual Research Report: ow.ly/qllR50ZPPze

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

UVA's Center for Digital Editing has created forgingUS, a new platform that will make founding-era records more accessible and engaging for all. Featured in the UVA Research Annual Report: news.research.virginia.edu/2026/09/…

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

UVA researchers developed new tools to test whether AI-generated forecasts are actually accurate, not just convincing. Their findings show today's models still struggle to correctly identify and locate key weather systems. ow.ly/ntgy50ZPhUF

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Work at the Center for Applied Biomechanics is helping make cars and combat vehicles safer. From crash prevention to military blast protection, CAB is turning engineering insights into technologies that save lives. Read more of the UVA annual research report: ow.ly/I6FO50ZOszB

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Understanding how children learn starts with understanding the brain. In UVA Research’s 2026 Annual Report, Tanya Evans shares how collaborative neuroscience research is helping uncover the factors behind reading and math challenges and informing future interventions. ow.ly/oaE350ZOsbG

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

AI is only as good as the data it learns from, and real-world data is rarely perfect. Yu Meng of UVA Engineering has earned an NSF CAREER Award to develop AI systems that can learn from incomplete and noisy data, helping make AI more reliable, practical and trustworthy. ow.ly/xc8c50ZOrY0

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

AI may soon help clinicians better understand what patients can’t say. At UVA, researcher Cori Espelien is developing facial-recognition AI that detects pain through subtle muscle movements news.research.virginia.edu/2026/09/…

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A UVA-developed therapy aimed at treating sepsis and ARDS has entered its first human clinical trial, marking a major step from lab discovery to potential patient care. Read more in this year's UVA Research Annual Report: ow.ly/T2ET50ZNtqg

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Clinical trials are helping shape the future of gynecologic cancer care. This #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth, learn how UVA researchers are expanding access to studies that give patients more treatment options while driving advances in cervical and ovarian cancer care. ow.ly/7bX250ZNnIy

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Research by the numbers: behind every data point are researchers, students, staff, and partners driving discovery and innovation at UVA. Explore highlights from our 2026 Annual Research Report and see the impact of research across grounds and beyond. ow.ly/sHI850ZNtSm

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Anton Korinek is asking the big questions about AI’s future. The UVA economist studies how transformative AI could reshape labor markets, economic growth, and society, and what we should do to prepare. Read more in our Annual Report: ow.ly/vEGT50ZNlMA

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New research from UVA's Repair Lab offers a promising path to cleaner air in Newport News. Researchers found that wind fence configurations could significantly reduce coal dust movement, helping improve quality of life for nearby residents. ow.ly/oNIV50ZMF0b

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A UVA astronomer may have solved the mystery of a “supernova impostor.” By catching a massive star in the act with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, Mojgan Aghakhanloo found evidence that a hidden neutron star or black hole is driving its eruptions. ow.ly/uvBY50ZM7ou

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

UVA researchers have identified a promising new target against glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer. Their findings suggest blocking calcium channels could slow tumor growth and boost the effectiveness of existing treatments. ow.ly/t4Gy50ZLBam

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New, noninvasive treatments could offer hope for people with substance use disorder. UVA researchers are exploring how focused ultrasound and vagus nerve stimulation may reduce cravings by targeting the brain circuits involved in addiction. ow.ly/5ML950ZLqLr

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, UVA researchers are advancing precision medicine. A study co-led by Hui Li found distinct genetic features in prostate cancer across patient populations, opening the door to more tailored treatments and better outcomes. ow.ly/yoG650ZHp4r

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Your thermostat may be costing you more than you think. New research from UVA Darden found that while smart thermostats can save energy, certain automated settings and user habits can actually increase consumption and strain on the power grid. ow.ly/SXJf50ZIiAw 🔗

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New research from Karsh is helping inform Virginia’s debate over election consolidation. The study found bipartisan support and evidence that aligning state and federal elections could boost voter turnout while raising important questions about local representation. ow.ly/5HNC50ZIjjA

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

UVA researchers have identified a promising new target for treating glaucoma. Using nanotechnology, the team uncovered a key gene involved in regulating eye pressure and created a powerful new model for studying the disease. ow.ly/7S0U50ZHYHK

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're celebrating the power of research and innovation. After standard treatments failed, a novel immunotherapy approach at UVA helped 8-year-old Joshua become cancer free. ow.ly/FJTu50ZGgNE

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For decades, patients were told to always "finish the course" of antibiotics. But emerging evidence suggests the science is more nuanced. UVA School of Medicine's Amy Mathers explains why experts are rethinking this longstanding advice. Read more: ow.ly/HGcW50ZHi6h

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What if the future of AI infrastructure is in orbit? 🚀 UVA professor Peter Beling explores how space-based data centers could transform AI, and why resilience, security, and trustworthy systems will be critical as computing moves beyond Earth. ow.ly/lCaE50ZGgw8

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

AI could help open life-changing epilepsy surgery to more patients. UVA researchers developed iD-PET, a new imaging platform that can detect seizure-causing brain abnormalities missed by standard scans, helping improve care for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. ow.ly/43jv50ZGgjc

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

UVA is expanding the frontiers of brain research. 🧠 Thanks to a competitive NIH grant, 36 NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips are now powering advanced AI, machine learning, and neuroscience research across the University. ow.ly/22km50ZGfYo

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For years, schools have cut recess to make room for more math and reading. But research highlighted by UVA experts suggests breaks, movement, and unstructured play may actually help students learn more effectively by improving attention, memory, and focus. ow.ly/t68x50ZFnq0

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congratulations to UVA's Scott Acton and Michael L. King on their election to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (VASEM). Their work, spanning AI-driven biomedical imaging, vaccine development and global health, continues to make a lasting impact. ow.ly/vqQf50ZFKkW

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What happens when a climate policy designed to cut emissions collides with everyday life? In his book "Why Carbon Taxes Failed", UVA sociologist Daniel Driscoll explores why public resistance is often about affordability and fairness, not climate skepticism. ow.ly/M7lS50ZFlaH

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Nature or nurture? Both. 🧬 A new tool developed by UVA's Ziqiao Wang, PhD, and collaborators helps researchers untangle how genetics and family environment shape autism risk and child health. The findings could lead to more personalized support for children and families. ow.ly/zTv650ZETGQ

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New UVA research highlights a critical climate policy trade-off: how we reach net-zero matters. A pathway focused on cutting emissions, rather than relying heavily on carbon removal, could deliver greater public health benefits ow.ly/Mj6K50ZC3s8

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

UVA doctoral students traveled to Angola to train scientists and health professionals in malaria surveillance, building partnerships and connecting lab discoveries with real-world impact. ow.ly/vjaH50ZAWnc

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to UVA Engineering’s Ferdinando Fioretto on being selected to lead a project in the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Genesis Mission. His team will use AI to help create more resilient, adaptive electric power grids. ow.ly/7rqA50ZAV43

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New research from UVAHealth helps explain why some older adults face cognitive decline after surgery. Researchers identified brain changes linked to postoperative delirium and found an FDA-approved drug reversed many of them in preclinical models. ow.ly/FEOS50ZztGf

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Researchers from UVA, NASA, and the University at Buffalo are testing drone technology that can detect crop stress days before plants show visible signs. The result? Smarter irrigation, healthier crops, less water use, and more sustainable farming. 🌱

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Can AI learn from sensitive data without exposing personal information? UVA Engineering's Tianhao Wang is developing privacy-preserving synthetic data methods to make data more useful for research while safeguarding privacy. ow.ly/WIhy50Zztwr

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A UVA-led team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to make the first direct measurement of a day on a young exoplanet. They found that Beta Pictoris b, a super-Jupiter 63 light-years away, completes one rotation every 9 hours, offering new clues about how planets form. 🪐 ow.ly/TbN550Zzrx7

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🏁 From rearview mirrors to AI, racing has always accelerated innovation. UVA’s Cavalier Autonomous Racing team is helping make autonomous vehicles safer by pushing driverless race cars to 171 mph and beyond. 🚗🤖 ow.ly/Y5EI50ZzRhY

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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New research from UVA found that road dust in seven eastern U.S. cities contains traces of metals linked to decades of industrial activity, transportation and pesticide use. The study sheds light on how a city’s history can shape environmental exposures today. ow.ly/FbOJ50ZxXgq

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