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Research & Discovery
UVA Alum, a Top Medical Researcher, Will Lead Manning Institute
Mark T. Esser, a pharmaceutical researcher and executive, brings scientific expertise and leadership experience to his new role.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Could a New Drug Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes?
UVA professor Dr. Christopher Kramer explains how a new Eli Lilly drug may cut a significant heart attack risk factor by 95%.
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Research & Discovery
UVA Health Takes Aim at Long COVID in Two National Clinical Trials
An estimated 50 million Americans may be living with symptoms of varying severity.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe?
You can use it to meal prep, prepare a speech or study. But this UVA expert says before you trust, you must verify.
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Research & Discovery
‘Stop Copying Me’: Why Imitating Others Is Good for You, Most of the Time
Mirroring others’ movements and accents can foster belonging and growth – as long as it’s not mocking.
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Research & Discovery
Microplastics Are in Our Food, Water and Air. Should We Be Worried?
A UVA chemical engineer is studying the impact of exposure levels and exploring ways to reduce plastic use.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?
UVA researchers have spent decades studying insomnia and developing a proven digital therapy to ease symptoms.
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Research & Discovery
New Drug Could Block COVID-19 Before It Starts, Study Finds
UVA School of Medicine emeritus professor Dr. Frederick G. Hayden helped design the trial and presented the results Wednesday at an international conference.

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