UVA

American

Or UV-A

noun

ultraviolet light with a relatively long wavelength, able to penetrate the deep layers of the skin.

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"The data reflects a concerning trend," said researcher Chris Holstege, MD, the director of UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 57 cancer centers in the United States to receive the National Cancer Center's "comprehensive" designation, recognizing excellence in patient care and advanced cancer research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

New research from UVA Health explains how the body still manages to keep this infection under control.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Appeared in the November 20, 2025, print edition as 'Spanberger’s Premature Takeover of UVA'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

“Should I go visit him at UVA? I don’t want it to be like I’m picking sides. Jessie’s my friend, too.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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