Caroline Kettlewell
New study shows that being rude to everyone can mask sexism
“Equal-opportunity jerks” make it harder to root out gender discrimination
Summer/Fall 2022
What the sound of someone’s laugh is actually telling you
UVA psychologists studied the acoustic profiles of nearly 3,400 laughs
Summer/Fall 2022
One Drug, Other Uses
Increasingly sophisticated research tools are making it easier to repurpose existing drugs for new conditions.
Spring 2022
Fitter, not thinner, might be better
In measuring health, the scale does not tell the complete tale.
Spring 2022
A narrow focus for epilepsy treatment
A noninvasive technique uses sounds beams to target cells causing the problem.
Spring 2022
Unequal access shapes COVID research
Some demographic groups lacked access to clinical trials.
Spring 2022
Study: Moderna vaccine’s antibodies slightly edge out Pfizer’s
Whether the difference results in different outcomes is unknown.
Winter 2021
Empathy is the skill that keeps growing
Like a muscle, it strengthens with use, a long-term study of teenagers shows.
Winter 2021
Depression, anxiety, PTSD plague coal miners
“Astronomically high” rates highlight need for more mental health resources for miners.
Winter 2021
Data science finds new potential COVID treatments
A common over-the-counter antacid appears to reduce the odds of severe outcomes.
Winter 2021
Combined therapies show promise against childhood cancer
Patients who received a stem-cell transplant from a donor, in addition to having their own immune cells modified, had a much lower relapse rate.
Winter 2021
Study improves understanding of rare seizure-caused deaths
Researchers now have a better understanding of why this rare complication often occurs during sleep.
Fall 2021
New evidence of bias found in predictive healthcare tools
Tools used in intensive care units overestimate the risk of death for all patients, but particularly for Black and Hispanic patients.
Fall 2021
High-quality tutoring effective at offsetting pandemic learning losses
Frequent tutoring with experienced teachers or volunteers, personalized instruction, and a positive, mentoring relationship between tutor and student can close learning gaps for students from lower-income families.
Fall 2021
Following minds where they wander
Freely-moving, undirected thoughts have a distinct electrophysiological “signature” which can be seen by measuring brainwaves.
Fall 2021
Autism spectrum disorder looks different in girls’ and boys’ brains
Researchers advise caution in drawing conclusions about girls from research conducted primarily with boys.
Fall 2021
Adding complexity when we should be subtracting it
Less is often more, but not when it comes to problem-solving and solution-seeking, when our brains default toward additive rather than subtractive changes.
Fall 2021
The final frontier gets a little closer
UVA scientists are mapping the Milky Way and measuring the universe.
Summer 2021
Seagrass makes a comeback thanks to UVA researchers
The benefits of the plants’ return are being seen across the ecosystem.
Summer 2021
Extreme weather requires new model for grid planning
Research suggests modeling scenarios will help plan power grids as weather patterns grow more destructive.
Summer 2021
UVA research helps clarify path to renewable energy
New discoveries involving cobalt and titanium highlight the possibilities for the future of sustainable energy.
Summer 2021
Trial based on UVA research may help treat COVID-19
A drug shown by UVA studies to be effective against certain immune-system responses shows promise in trials at Washington University in St. Louis.
Spring 2021
More connections made between brain and immune system
New developments about injury and infection have emerged from two UVA studies.
Spring 2021
As Covid persists, so does UVA’s work toward a cure
Researchers on Grounds go the distance in a global race for a cure.
Winter 2020
Fire ants lead to fewer ticks, meat allergies but bring own risk
Fire ants may limit the spread of the Lonestar tick—and the meat allergy it causes—but not without its own dangers.
Winter 2020
Experts say: Parent, but don’t manipulate
Boundaries are good, but manipulation can have negative long-term effects on teenagers, according to new research.
Winter 2020
Exercise benefits extend to serious medical conditions
Researchers find exercise may help mitigate the effects of a neuromuscular disease as well as macular degeneration.
Winter 2020
Gender influences perception of business leaders, study shows
Researchers looked at how we view male and female leaders in times of crisis.
Summer 2020
Study shows food choices affect when and how much you eat
Certain foods are shown to disrupt natural rhythms that influence eating patterns.
Summer 2020
Politics do not seem to affect journalists’ coverage choices
Research suggests personal ideology does not affect how journalists cover news.
Summer 2020
Discovery gives hope for macular degeneration treatment
Unexpected evidence appears to link two age-related forms of the condition.
Summer 2020
UVA researchers join fight against COVID-19
Faculty collaborate on COVID-19 testing, treatment and prevention.
Summer 2020
Study seeks better identification for a heart disease
Researchers hope to better determine risks for a cause of sudden cardiac death.
Spring 2020
Nurture shapes nature in infancy bonding
UVA study suggests early interactions affect gene expression.
Spring 2020
New report calls for better support for America’s youth
Based on multidisciplinary research, the report emphasizes the importance such a formative stage of life.
Spring 2020
Walkable communities may foster upward economic mobility
The reasons, however, might not be entirely economic.
Spring 2020
Cars still more dangerous for women according to recent study
UVA researchers found that women are 73 percent more likely to suffer a serious injury.
Winter 2019
No lie: Even small acts of dishonesty can take a toll
Lying creates a cycle of disconnection, study finds.
Winter 2019
Sugar makes these organisms indestructible
Researchers say discovery is an example of just how much life remains to be understood.
Winter 2019
Vicious cycle: effects of climate change could make environmental accords more difficult
Disruptions in politics and economics make compromise more difficult.
Fall 2019
Study highlights dangers of soft bedding in infant sleep areas
With other preventable causes contribute to suffocation deaths, education is a top priority.
Fall 2019
For HIV patients, mental-health care yields measurable benefits
Patients who met with mental-health care providers saw better outcomes for viral suppression.
Fall 2019
Social class movers may bring special value to the workplace
Their “cultural toolkit” contributes a unique perspective.
Summer 2019
Researchers find potential new weapon for battling sepsis
A commonly used antidepressant may be a promising treatment.
Summer 2019
The power of negativity: why “naysayers” get our vote
Research indicates that people associate power with negative speaking.
Spring 2019
Disconnect to Feel More Connected
Technology, research shows, can prevent meaningful connection, even between parents and children.
Fall 2018
It’s hot and getting hotter
Researchers in the Department of Environmental Studies predict that climate change will result in more hot days.
Fall 2018
Water for the World
A new tablet, developed by UVA engineers, could hold the answer to clean water for millions.
Fall 2018
Review: Female athletes have higher rates of concussion than male athletes do
UVA researchers find that female athletes are more likely to experience concussion than male athletes.
Summer 2018
Pick a number, not just any number
Two UVA professors argue that all numbers are not equal in our minds.
Summer 2018
UVA Researchers Gain New Insights on Macular Degeneration
Researchers have identified an enzyme that influences macular degeneration, a discovery that could lead to more specific treatments.
Spring 2018
UVA-Led Study Finds Montessori Model Can Close Achievement Gap
UVA professor's study suggests new benefits of the Montessori school model.
Spring 2018
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers examine causes of the opioid crisis and take aim at solutions from different perspectives.
Spring 2018
Robot, take the wheel
Assistant Professor Nicola Bezzo's research focuses on creating systems to allow self-driving cars to deal with surprise events, such as a blown tire or sudden traffic.
Winter 2017
Quests & Answers
From workplace productivity to global health, from cybersecurity to yogurt serenity, UVA researchers reached across disciplines, schools and the world.
Fall 2017
Sensors & Sensibility
At what point do wearable health sensors dehumanize patients? Learn about the abilities and limitations of these advanced detection methods through the eyes of science and sociology.
Spring 2017
An immune system molecule makes you more social. Wait, what?
Current UVA Medical School research on mice may lead to a greater understanding of how immune cells affect the brain.
Winter 2016
Fixer of Books
Eliza Gilligan’s job is to keep the University’s vast treasure trove of scholarly materials “usable, movable, durable [and] functional” for future students and researchers.
Fall 2016
Resident Life
For physicians in training at UVA’s School of Medicine, no two days are the same. Over many years and thousands of cases, they learn to be ready for anything.
Spring 2016
X Marks the Spot…For Now
Astronomy professor Ken Seidelmann helped solve a minor mystery of the GPS era: Did the prime meridian move?
Spring 2016