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Public Information Officer

Eric has been with UVA Health marketing department since 2006, writing for and editing a variety of publications and websites. Before working at UVA, he spent about eight years as a reporter with The Progress-Index in Petersburg, Va., The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Va., and the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C. Eric primarily handles corporate communications and major events.

Email  |  ews3j@virginia.edu

Phone  |  434.924.5770

Coverage Areas  |  corporate communications, major events

Posts by Eric Swensen

Alban Gaultier, PhD, has discovered how a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt may help prevent depression and anxiety.
November 28, 2023 Scientists Uncover How Fermented-Food Bacteria Can Guard Against Depression, Anxiety
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.