Joshua Barney

Deputy Public Information Officer

Josh primarily covers research and the School of Medicine. He previously worked at The Daily Progress newspaper in Charlottesville, Va., first as a reporter and then as an editor. He is a graduate of UVA.

Email | jdb9a@virginia.edu

Phone | 434.906.8864

Coverage Areas | Medical research, UVA School of Medicine

Posts by Joshua Barney

DNA strands representing genomics research

March 27, 2025 New Genomics Tool Accelerates Biomedical Breakthroughs

A much-needed new tool will increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health.

March 18, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Tool to Accelerate New Treatments

A new tool developed at the School of Medicine goes beyond current artificial intelligence approaches by ID'ing not just which patients may benefit but how the drugs work.

March 17, 2025 UVA Makes It to Sweet 16 in STAT Madness

UVA overcomes a tough opponent in the Round of 32 to advance to the Sweet 16 in STAT Madness. Your votes will determine the winner!

March 12, 2025 Drug Can Help Prevent Household COVID-19 Spread

The findings could be particularly important for families where someone is at high risk of serious complications from COVID-19.

Xiaoqin Wei, PhD, and Jie Sun, PhD, outside UVA's Carter Center for Immunology Research

March 11, 2025 COVID-19 Discovery Could Spur Treatments for Chronic Lung Problems

A discovery about how severe COVID-19 damages lung cells suggests that an existing drug could help treat lingering respiratory problems.

March 10, 2025 UVA Health Contenders Advance in STAT Madness

Two UVA Health discoveries are closer to being crowned 2024's biggest scientific advance in STAT Madness, a fun online tournament. Make sure to vote!

March 4, 2025 School Absences Could Help ID Kids With Chronic GI Disorders

School absences can help doctors identify children suffering chronic GI disorders when lab tests are negative or inconclusive, research suggests.

March 3, 2025 3 UVA Health Discoveries Up for 2024’s Biggest Advance

For the seventh year in a row, major medical discoveries from UVA Health have been selected to compete in STAT Madness -- and your votes decide the winner!

February 27, 2025 UVA IDs Trigger for Those Annoying Cold Sore Flare-ups

Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores after School of Medicine researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.

Young woman suffering symptoms on a sofa

February 25, 2025 Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms in Silence

A shocking number of young women -- even those 30 to 35 -- are already suffering menopause symptoms, usually in silence.