After 20+ years of work that began at UVA, the FDA has approved ziftomenib, a new targeted treatment for patients with hard‑to‑treat acute myeloid leukemia. For some, it’s turning no options into remission — and restoring hope https://ow.ly/Tzyc50Ywxjo

We’re excited to share the newest cohort of 3Cavaliers (3Cavs) 3.1 projects—supporting bold, high-risk, early-stage research led by interdisciplinary teams of UVA faculty. 👉 https://ow.ly/hLCi50YvQ9Q

UVA School of Medicine reaches No. 36 nationally in NIH funding ($203M in FY25), powered by bold science and the growing momentum of the Manning Institute: https://ow.ly/IOUJ50Yvsxz

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative just announced 19 new collaborative research projects focused on securing critical infrastructure across Virginia. Proud to see UVA among the institutions advancing applied cybersecurity with real-world impact: https://ow.ly/sQ5950Yvr7t

New UVA Health research: severe COVID-19 or flu can leave long-term lung inflammation that may raise cancer risk. The good news? Vaccination helps prevent these harmful changes. Prevention matters—now and later https://news.virginia.edu/content/severe-covid-19-flu-may-raise-lung-cancer-risk

UVA research shows zebra finches can predict missing parts of their songs — their brains “hear” syllables that aren’t there., revealing a remarkably efficient form of natural intelligence. 🧠🎶 https://ow.ly/8pSR50Ys0SU

📊 New population estimates from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia show Virginia continues to grow—thanks largely to people moving in. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/Y0Hq50YrYW9

UVA’s Xinyao Yi argues that AI exposes when students can produce answers but can’t explain them. The fix isn’t banning AI, but redesigning assessments to reward reasoning over output: https://ow.ly/oNBQ50YrZSM

UVA Health researchers are joining an international partnership to develop new treatments for pediatric cancers. By combining academic science with biotech expertise, the goal is faster, more targeted therapies for kids who need better options https://ow.ly/ui8P50YsA0g

📢 UVA Research is excited to share the release of Talent Pathways: A Biosciences Workforce and Talent Strategy for GO Virginia Region 9, from CvilleBioHub: https://ow.ly/kbjI50YrYOp

Check out this cool new video about the UVA Manning Institute of Biotechnology! The Institute will bring top Alzheimer’s researchers together under one roof — speeding discoveries and pushing new treatments toward clinical trials faster than ever. https://ow.ly/x13550Yskk7

Kindness isn’t small. Research from UVA’s Jim Coan shows it boosts our health, happiness & connection. Even quick “weak‑tie” moments—small talk, a hello, a thank‑you—strengthen community. https://ow.ly/9NgB50Yrshz

UVA’s Nancy Deutsch says limiting teens’ social media only works if we offer real alternatives. After‑school programs, supportive adults, and digital‑skills coaching matter just as much as screen‑time rules https://ow.ly/frmc50YrsVK

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and UVA researchers are uncovering why rates are rising in young adults and in Southside VA communities @NPR https://ow.ly/zXFT50Yrqqm #EnoughCRC

At the last U Ask, UVA Answers, Brian Davis and Michael Luegering from UVA spoke about their work exploring natural infrastructure to address environmental change https://ow.ly/VOpz50YrtZI

UVA earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, supported by work like Melissa Little’s QuitAid program, which partners with Appalachian pharmacies to improve smoking cessation outcomes https://ow.ly/hjMv50YpRVF

UVA’s Society of Women Engineers hosted 80+ middle schoolers for hands‑on STEM lessons in circuits, machine learning, and problem‑solving. Incredible mentorship and big inspiration for future engineers. https://ow.ly/RHgb50YpRgx #UVA #STEMEducation

For National Nutrition Month: UVA research highlights how eating habits—not rigid diets—drive better health. Taking 20+ minutes to eat improves digestion and prevents overeating, and UVA’s Sibylle Kranz emphasizes that personalized, mindful eating patterns matter most https://ow.ly/zkmH50YoNZo

RNA vaccines are far more than a COVID story. A new UVA analysis shows $1.65B in NIH funding is driving breakthroughs in cancer, Alzheimer’s, HIV, and more https://ow.ly/2sz350YoOjj

Join us this Sunday at 2pm at the downtown Jefferson-Madison Regional Library for U Ask, UVA Answers with Brian Davis and Michael Luegering from UVA's Natural Infrastructure Lab https://ow.ly/102j50YoQnc

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. UVA researchers are using advanced MRI to study the subtle brain changes caused by repeated low-level blast exposure—injuries standard scans often miss. Important work to better protect and care for our service members: https://ow.ly/ECLP50Ymvoy

UVA enters STAT Madness with research that resonates—focused, impactful, and future‑shaping. Voting begins March 2. Lend your support and help us move forward. 💙🧡 https://ow.ly/LH6M50YoeJ3 #STATMadness

UVA’s Antonios Mamalakis breaks down how climate models—powered by petaflop supercomputers—help us understand future risks. These physics‑based simulations guide real decisions on heat, flooding, and resilience: https://ow.ly/JIlB50YmtuJ

Brian Nosek’s work at UVA is reshaping how science builds trust. From the Implicit Association Test to championing open, transparent methods, he’s pushing research toward greater rigor, reproducibility, and integrity—so science can truly live its values https://ow.ly/gLaT50Ymt3X

The Founders Forum continues to serve as a meaningful platform for learning, collaboration, and community-building within the broader innovation ecosystem

UVA’s Hudson Golino is opening the “black box” of AI with tools that make machine intelligence more transparent, rigorous, and accessible: https://ow.ly/N1Qu50Ym58x

UVA’s Stanley Stepanic traces how Dracula evolved from monster to romantic icon in The Conversation. From Nosferatu to today’s stage and film reinventions, the Count keeps reflecting our shifting views on love, fear & identity. Read more: https://ow.ly/zX2R50YlbM6

New UVA research shows moment‑to‑moment blood pressure stability matters as much as the average number. A small group of brainstem cells helps keep it steady — and losing them leads to harmful swings. Important insight for future treatments https://ow.ly/SrQo50Ykphx

New UVA research shows the real EV bottleneck isn’t tech — it’s the global fight for battery minerals. As the U.S. & China compete for lithium, cobalt, nickel + more, industrial policy is turning into foreign policy. The future of EVs is geopolitical. 🔋🌍 https://ow.ly/OmAP50Ykp7M