UVA leads the nation in women inventors. A new study ranks UVA #1 with 36.9% of new inventors identifying as female—up 17 points in 20 years. Proof that intentional support + inclusive innovation work. https://ow.ly/UojP50YWcgO

On World Ovarian Cancer Day, we’re spotlighting UVA’s Dr. Melanie Rutkowski, whose research on the microbiome and immune resistance is opening new doors for ovarian cancer treatment—backed by a $700K Victoria’s Secret grant. #NoWomanLeftBehind https://ow.ly/J0Bn50YVLzU

Weight-loss drugs aren’t just altering metabolism—they are actively remapping reward pathways in the brain. A new detailed UVA study mapping these structural neural shifts opens critical new lines of cross-disciplinary inquiry for behavioral neuroscience and neurobiology. https://ow.ly/RBk050YVIlS

Are data centers pushing Virginia too far? ⚡ UVA Law professors Richard Schragger & Cale Jaffe break down the energy, environmental, and legal pressures behind state pushback on data center growth https://ow.ly/RASt50YUzoT

Highlighting findings from UVA research this Mental Health Awareness Month + School Nurse Day: school nurses are often the first to spot anxiety, depression, and distress in students—and a critical link to early mental health support https://ow.ly/v3Kl50YUz5W

🌍 Can AI help feed the world? A UVA Environmental Institute team is working with farmers in Lesotho to build a locally grounded AI tool to boost yields amid climate volatility—turning research into global impact. 🌾 https://ow.ly/XkFi50YUxFi

Inside Higher Ed features the University of Virginia Library’s new AI Literacy and Action Lab, embedding hands-on, ethical AI learning across disciplines through courses, seminars, and project-based work. https://ow.ly/A8ve50YUyHl

Asthma Awareness Month spotlight: After witnessing a teammate’s asthma attack, UVA student Miles Lanham reimagined the rescue inhaler as a wearable, rapid‑access device. Nearly $200K raised—and a powerful example of lived experience driving life‑saving innovation https://ow.ly/bhQI50YTgzy

Mathematicians > AI (for now). UVA’s Leonid Petrov and collaborators solved a 10‑year algebraic combinatorics problem, disproving the Merzon‑Smirnov conjecture—using human insight plus computation where AI fell short https://ow.ly/APan50YS03O

New UVA School of Medicine research streamlines drug discovery for inherited diseases. Led by Xiaowei Hu and Ani Manichaikul, the tool is 24% more accurate and uses diverse data to ensure treatments benefit all ancestries https://ow.ly/6K6J50YRYQC

School feels irrelevant to many students. Robert Pianta argues in Ed Week that we must fix the "engagement gap" by cutting overstuffed standards and prioritizing teacher-student connection over testing. Read more: https://ow.ly/XZwy50YRY81

U.S. and German experts met at UVA for the German–American Energy Systems Symposium to tackle the future of energy. From grid resilience to fusion, we’re bridging borders to power a sustainable world with our partners DWIH New York, the German Embassy, and more. 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇪 https://ow.ly/mGil50YRQz7

Personal finance advice has gone political. A UVA postdoc explains how “finfluencers” on TikTok & Instagram shape young people’s money choices by mixing budgeting, protest, and values—often with real risks. Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/SXNZ50YQBz5

Two UVA scientists, Edward H. Egelman and James N. Galloway, have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences—an honor recognizing scholarship that advances knowledge and the public good. https://ow.ly/XaSi50YRiL3

Congrats to UVA Arts & Sciences faculty Erik Linstrum, Christian McMillen, Emily Ogden & Andrew Stauffer on earning 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships—one of the nation’s top honors. Four in one year! 🏅📚 https://ow.ly/W6h350YR0HY

When AI gets it wrong, who’s accountable? UVA professor David Danks explores AI failures—from medicine to self-driving cars—and argues we need clearer responsibility beyond blaming humans https://ow.ly/BzQN50YPubL

UVA astronomer Satya Gontcho A Gontcho is part of the team building the largest 3D map of the cosmos—using millions of galaxies to better understand dark matter and dark energy. https://news.virginia.edu/content/mapping-hidden-structure-universe

Always terrific to attend the University of Virginia PhD Plus's Grad Thesis SLAM Final Competition and hear about research at UVA. All the grad students who presented were fantastic--congratulations to them all!

Millions are living with curable hepatitis C but aren’t getting treatment. New UVA Health research shows use of lifesaving antivirals has dropped sharply—threatening goals to eliminate the disease. We can do better. https://ow.ly/VW2v50YO6yU

New replication study led by UVA’s Brian Nosek finds only ~49% of social science studies successfully reproduce. Not a failure of science—but a reminder that verification is essential to trustworthy knowledge https://ow.ly/V4ei50YO4MA

UVA School of Medicine researchers are sharpening how science measures near‑death experiences. New analysis finds the original NDE Scale remains the gold standard—while pointing to ways both tools can improve how we study consciousness https://ow.ly/uszQ50YNupR

13 UVA Engineering faculty are part of 10 bold, interdisciplinary projects funded by UVA’s 3Cavaliers Program—advancing breakthroughs in health, climate, AI, transportation & more https://ow.ly/NioI50YNvfs

Design + data + history. Three newly funded 3Cavaliers projects bring School of Architecture faculty together with partners across UVA to study rivers, mobility networks, and regional cultural landscapes. https://ow.ly/M6OH50YKvw4

During #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek: longstanding advice deserves scrutiny. UVA Health research shows weight loss didn’t improve fertility outcomes vs. exercise alone for women with obesity—underscoring how complex infertility really is. https://ow.ly/JWsv50YJTgf

UVA PhD student Natalie Hutchins turned an unexpected academic detour into award‑winning research on what motivates kids to learn. She’s the latest recipient of the prestigious Koppitz Fellowship in child psychology. https://ow.ly/ABB450YJSPZ

🔬 New UVA-led research shows the ribosome actively prevents protein-targeting errors linked to cancer & neurodegeneration—and can even pause itself to fine‑tune growth signals https://ow.ly/83qN50YIWlB

From post‑Katrina New Orleans to UVA research: Jessica Smith is working to improve access to earlier autism diagnosis—turning lived experience into impact this World Autism Awareness Month 💙 https://ow.ly/xyQy50YIhij

Great talk on Sunday from Kathleen McManus UVA about her research on identifying HIV policies to help end the HIV epidemic for our last U Ask, UVA Answers event this spring https://www.29news.com/2026/04/12/uva-hosts-final-spring-u-ask-uva-answers-session-hiv-treatment-accessibility/

AI is now designing and running biology experiments via robotic cloud labs — faster and cheaper than humans. Huge promise for drugs and vaccines, but biosecurity and governance aren’t ready. We need to catch up. https://ow.ly/4Mg550YH1up

More great speakers this morning at the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research Symposium at UVA: Nimish Mittal from the University of Toronto, Shilpa Gajarawala from the Mayo Clinic, and Carley Whitt from UVA Health. Watch the livestream today: https://www.youtube.com/live/IGtre6uGhUs?si=K5GBdqtIO6R6ZrD9

The second day of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium at UVA is underway with Dr. Fraser Henderson. Watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/IGtre6uGhUs?si=oOtTBLNsGgU4NFe3

First day of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium wraps up with more great speakers: Clair Francomano, Lara Bloom, Jane Schubart, Rachelle Crescenzi, Kari Grosvenor, and Abbey Phillipson. Join us tomorrow for the Live Stream at 8am: https://ow.ly/MiEF50YGMzP

Russell “Chip” Norris from the Medical University of South Carolina presents "From Bendy Bodies to Breakthroughs: New Research Brings New Hope" at the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium at the University of Virginia today. Watch the livestream: https://ow.ly/Ww5Z50YGHuG

The third session of the day is wrapping up at the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium with presentations from DeLisa Fairweather, Anne Maitland, and Molly Griggs. Join us back at 12:30 on the livestream for more presenations: https://ow.ly/WI1E50YGEFc

Our first session this morning at the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium was with Dacre Knight, Katelyn Bruno and Steven Smith. And session #2 is underway. You can watch the Youtube stream here: https://ow.ly/7JXP50YGvLt

What if epilepsy could be treated by fixing the faulty gene itself? UVA scientists used base editing to correct a mutation causing severe epilepsy in lab mice—dramatically reducing seizures and boosting survival. A glimpse of future cures. https://ow.ly/T9Ei50YFQLj

The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symposium at UVA is now underway, starting off with remarks by Dacre Knight and Lori McMahon. Watch the livestream here: https://ow.ly/TZkh50YGsn2 #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #chronicillness #eds

From lab to marketplace: UVA Research helps fuel Virginia’s innovation ecosystem. A new VEDP article highlights how UVA‑led science, startups, and partnerships turn big ideas into real‑world impact. https://ow.ly/WhQc50YCY3S 245 / 500

This week’s Artemis II journey is a reminder that lunar exploration is built on years of science. A new UVA article highlights how foundational research—observation, measurement, curiosity—helps power future space exploration and discovery. 🌙🔭 https://ow.ly/CzmZ50YF5UQ

Join us this Sunday at 2pm for our next U Ask, UVA Answers! Kathleen McManus will talk about her HIV research and health policies to help end the pandemic at the downtown branch of the library https://research.virginia.edu/important-dates/u-ask-uva-answers-kathleen-mcmanus

UVA volunteers showed what health equity looks like—serving 550+ rural Virginians with free medical, dental & vision care through a student-led RAM clinic. No insurance. Just care. 💙🧡 https://ow.ly/LUP050YEuy0 #WorldHealthDay

UVA research in the NY Times: Economist Anton Korinek warns AI could be a permanent shock to work — not a temporary one. As economists reassess AI’s impact, questions about policy readiness are becoming urgent.

Caregiver stress isn’t just feeling overwhelmed—it’s chronic stress that can affect mental health, immunity, and heart health. UVA research highlights why caring for caregivers matters this Stress Awareness Month: https://ow.ly/9Isl50YBsET

🚀 UVA Astronomy is entering a defining era—powered by major investment, world‑class telescopes, and AI transforming how we explore the universe. 🌌🔭 https://as.virginia.edu/news/new-era-astronomy-uva

Designing drugs like biology actually works: UVA researchers built AI tools that create medicines while proteins flex and shift. A promising step toward faster, cheaper, more effective drug discovery. #AIinMedicine https://www.uvahealth.com/news/new-ai-tech-to-speed-drug-development

World Autism Awareness Day: UVA researcher Micah Mazurek explores why individuals with autism need mental health supports beyond medication—and how better-tested treatments can make a difference. https://ow.ly/WV3550YBscK

UVA’s Environmental Institute just launched the Virginia Climate Restoration Initiative—a new digital hub giving decision‑makers tools, data, and research to help Virginia reach net‑zero carbon by 2050. 🌍 https://ow.ly/onTP50YBUJq

Hearing about the BA.3.2 COVID‑19 variant? A UVA physician explains where it came from, why it’s spreading, and what it means for vaccines and daily life in The Conversation https://ow.ly/OApE50YAQSw

AI-powered license plate readers are quietly spreading across U.S. cities. @UVA data scientist jess reia • 何杰茜 warns they’ve become a mass surveillance system—with little oversight and real risks to civil liberties https://ow.ly/SrJe50YAFeM

Gas prices are rising—but that’s just the start. In The Conversation, UVA’s Vidya Mani explains how fuel, freight, and global supply chain disruptions will drive higher costs across groceries, goods, medicine, and more: https://ow.ly/iGBo50Yzmla