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

October 16, 2025 Missing Molecule May Explain Down Syndrome

Restoring the molecule, called pleiotrophin, could improve brain function in Down syndrome and other neurological diseases – possibly even in adults.

Illustration of the male respiratory system

October 9, 2025 UVA Developing Way to ID People at Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

The approach could get patients with interstitial lung disease treatment sooner, potentially heading off the need for lung transplants.

October 6, 2025 Manning Institute Reaches Major Construction Milestone

The University of Virginia is celebrating a key milestone in the construction of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology’s 350,000-square-foot facility at Fontaine Research Park.

Man enters white light in this illustration of a near-death experience

October 2, 2025 UVA Aims to Improve Support for Near-Death Experiencers

New School of Medicine research sheds light on the types of counseling and support that can best help near-death experiencers cope.

Charles Chalfant, Thomas P. Loughran Jr. and David Feith outside the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center.

October 1, 2025 $13 Million Grant Funds Battle Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are developing innovative ways to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the deadliest blood cancer.

September 23, 2025 How Ailing Immune Cells May Drive Alzheimer’s

School of Medicine scientists have pinpointed a change that can turn helpful brain defenders bad, potentially contributing to Alzheimer's and other diseases.

September 16, 2025 Drug Reduces Hot Flashes by 73%, Trial Finds

The investigational drug elinzanetant reduced hot flashes and night sweats for post-menopausal women while improving quality of life.

August 21, 2025 AI Transforming Mental Health Support for Breast Cancer

From wearables to virtual counselors, artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize mental health support for patients with breast cancer.

August 15, 2025 New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis

The sepsis antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other inflammatory conditions, including autoimmune disorders, diabetes and cancer.

August 11, 2025 Online Treatment Helps Older Adults Overcome Insomnia

The SHUTi OASIS online insomnia treatment has been shown to be highly effective in helping adults over 55 get much-needed sleep.