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UVA JOINS U.S. NETWORK PREPARING FOR FUTURE INFECTIOUS DISEASE THREATS

UVA researchers are joining a national network of scientists working to stop infectious diseases now and to thwart future outbreaks.

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Test Can ID Patients at Risk for Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests

Test Can ID Patients at Risk for Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests

A genomic test to predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19 could help doctors begin tailored treatments more quickly.

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COMBINING COVID VACCINES SHOWS PROMISE AGAINST VARIANTS, UVA RESEARCHER SAYS

Existing mRNA vaccines could be enhanced by pairing them with one that targets a different part of the virus, UVA collaborative research suggests.

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UVA RESEARCHERS FIND MEDICINE FOR ASTHMA AND ECZEMA HELPS COVID PATIENTS

The small, double-blind trial showed promising results, and its lead researcher is planning for larger-scale testing.

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Jinyi Tang, research associate at UVA Health, stands with coordinator Jie Sun of the University’s Carter Immunology Center.

Nasal Sprays Will Be Essential To Thwart Variants, UVA Collaborative Research Confirms

The study is the first to fully investigate the effects of both natural COVID-19 infection and mRNA vaccination on the mucus lining of the airways, the site of viral attack.

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