At UVA’s Blandy Experimental Farm, undergraduates are spending their summer doing real environmental research, from studying pollinators and drought resilience to tracking soil contamination and insect-borne diseases. 🌱🔬 https://ow.ly/r9Px50Zv0eP

UVA School of Medicine researchers have secured a $6.5M NIH grant to advance SALT MRI, a novel imaging approach that could help detect and monitor lymphatic diseases such as lymphedema and lipedema earlier, enabling more personalized care and treatment https://ow.ly/7l4I50ZutCW

Researchers at UVA found that focused ultrasound may help deliver therapies to deadly brain tumors more effectively than previously thought. The findings could advance new approaches for gliomas and glioblastoma, bringing promising treatments closer to patients https://ow.ly/egll50Zv0ak

UVA chemists helped uncover how drugs can penetrate tuberculosis bacteria’s protective outer membrane—a key barrier to effective treatment. The findings, published in Nature Microbiology, could accelerate development of faster, more effective TB therapies. https://ow.ly/TT4C50ZutmU

UVA researchers have developed a promising new approach to treating glioblastoma, combining microRNAs, nanoparticles and focused ultrasound to target multiple cancer-driving genes and cross the blood-brain barrier. Early results slowed tumor growth and extended survival https://ow.ly/HGl650Zut0t

UVA Engineering researcher Steven Caliari has received a $2.1M NIH grant to develop lab-grown tissue models that better mimic human biology. The work could improve disease research and drug testing while reducing reliance on animal models https://ow.ly/URqw50ZusO7

Google’s Gemini for Research initiative awarded UVA's Chirag Agarwal and the Aikyam Lab $20,000 in cloud credits to study the safety of autonomous AI agents—advancing work to make AI systems more transparent, reliable, and trustworthy. #AI #AISafety https://ow.ly/boUj50Ztn77

UVA researchers have uncovered a hidden bias in a widely used genomics method and developed PATTY, an open-source machine-learning tool that helps distinguish real biological signals from technical artifacts. A big step toward more reliable genomic discoveries. https://ow.ly/8QcI50Ztp3J

New UVA research reveals how an unhealthy gut microbiome may fuel the spread of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Researchers found bile acid buildup can create conditions that favor metastasis, opening potential new paths for treatment and prevention https://ow.ly/x79s50ZrXo5

New UVA research points to an overlooked player in Alzheimer’s disease: pericytes. These brain blood vessel-supporting cells communicate differently across brain regions and between sexes, opening new paths for earlier detection and precision treatment. https://ow.ly/6Vpy50Zrto4

New research from UVA Health and Clemson offers a framework for evaluating AI in healthcare that puts patients first—not just costs. The goal: use AI to improve care, support clinicians, and maintain trust while driving innovation https://ow.ly/sMLJ50ZrsZp

New UVA research featured in The Conversation challenges the idea of a single global loneliness epidemic. Drawing on responses from 218,000+ people across nearly 150 countries, the study shows loneliness is tied to social trust, support networks and economic conditions. https://ow.ly/JunV50ZqQsF

On #WorldBrainDay, we’re celebrating UVA research that could transform the future of pediatric epilepsy. 🧠✨ A new gene-editing therapy developed by Stellula Therapeutics eliminated seizures in preclinical studies, offering hope for children with rare genetic disorders.https://ow.ly/EPt350Zq7on

🏠 How do policy, financing, zoning, and design decisions shape the lifespan of housing? A UVA interdisciplinary research team received a grant to study the answer through the BEDROCK project—helping build housing that is affordable, resilient, and built to last. https://ow.ly/zjCj50Zq41K

UVA Engineering researcher Nathan Swami has earned a $1.1M NIH R01 award to develop microfluidic and AI-powered tools that can identify and study rare circulating cells linked to cancer, infection and immunity—advancing the future of precision medicine. https://ow.ly/2lel50Zolls

UVA researchers have identified a brain activity pattern linked to everyday communication challenges in autistic youth. The discovery could help scientists better understand autism and develop more objective ways to evaluate therapies. https://ow.ly/FYrL50Zojop

A new The Conversation article by UVA's Wintre Foxworth Johnson and collaborators explores how children's books reflecting diverse experiences help build empathy and broaden perspectives. These stories help young readers better understand our shared humanity. https://ow.ly/b8Ox50Znt0Y

🚀 UVA’s Rocketry Team earned first place for the best onboard flight livestream at an international competition in Texas and second place for its 100-page technical report. Competing against 80 teams, the students showcased innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence https://ow.ly/Xzbw50ZntoB

Congratulations to Virginia LeBaron of the UVA School of Nursing on being named a 2026-27 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow https://ow.ly/Oqp650Zn1ww

From co-authoring scientific papers to advancing neuroscience, public health, history and physics research, UVA undergraduate students are making real contributions while preparing for impactful careers. https://ow.ly/6QZz50Zmy0q

🌎 On World Population Day, a look at research from UVA: Virginia’s population is still growing, but more slowly than in the last decade. Migration now drives most growth, while lower birth rates and an aging population are contributing to declining K-12 enrollment. https://ow.ly/Bl4050Zmarn

AI is making it easier to turn raw data into visuals that help us spot patterns and trends—but it also makes it easier for bad actors to mislead audiences. UVA School of Data Science's Hannah Bako explains why data literacy matters. 🎥 https://ow.ly/r82050Zma9I

Congratulations to UVA’s Dr. Craig Meyer on receiving the 2026 ISMRM Gold Medal, the society’s highest honor. From pioneering spiral MRI techniques to advancing imaging innovations that improve patient care, his work has shaped the field for decades. https://ow.ly/FJE450ZlGIy

UVA is turning discovery into impact. 🧡💙 The University of Virginia ranked #39 nationally among universities in the inaugural Cure Innovation Index, recognizing institutions that excel at translating research into real-world healthcare solutions. Congratulations to the UVA community!

UVA Biocomplexity Institute researchers helped guide outbreak response during the 2014 Ebola crisis using agent-based models to test interventions and allocate resources. Today, those same approaches are helping prepare for future biological threats. https://ow.ly/4gmX50ZjEo5

New UVA Health research identified a unique pattern of gene activity in patients with cervical artery dissection, a leading cause of stroke in people under 55. The findings could help identify those at risk and lead to new prevention strategies. https://ow.ly/uRPM50ZjCKT

As America 250 approaches, the Karsh Institute’s Educating for Democracy Fellowship is helping K–12 educators equip students to engage with history, navigate differences, and see democracy as a project each generation helps shape. https://ow.ly/nLtv50ZjPql

In a PBS NewsHour interview, UVA Law Professor Amanda Frost provided historical context on the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, highlighting the enduring debate over who belongs and what it means to be American. https://ow.ly/51zR50Zjp5A

🇺🇸 As America celebrates 250 years, UVA researchers are exploring the 1,000+ mile corridor from Alabama to Quebec that helped shape the nation’s culture, communities and identity. A powerful reminder that our shared history is written in the landscape. #VA250 #America250 https://ow.ly/yUEp50ZjkHm

New UVA-led research finds that foundation species like oysters, corals and trees continue shaping ecosystems even after they die. Understanding how these natural structures influence recovery could help build more resilient ecosystems in a changing climate. https://ow.ly/GgJF50ZiPSw