Joshua Barney

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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

March 26, 2024 COVID-19 Antibody Discovery Could Explain Long COVID

Surprising findings from UVA Health could lead to new treatments for COVID-19, long COVID and possibly other viruses.

March 21, 2024 Multiple Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Most Sudden Infant Deaths

More than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths analyzed in a new study involved multiple unsafe sleep practices.

March 20, 2024 Tool to Help Save Kids From Diarrheal Diseases

A new online dashboard will identify transmission hotspots and accelerate the deployment of treatments and new vaccines for diarrheal diseases.

March 14, 2024 Blood Test Could Predict Long-Term COVID-19 Lung Problems

Researchers have discovered a way to predict which patients with severe COVID-19 are likely to recover well and which are likely to suffer “long-haul” lung problems. That finding could help doctors personalize treatments for patients.

March 7, 2024 New ‘Paint’ Could Spare Patients Repeated Surgeries

A $2.8 million grant will advance the development of epiNanopaint, a high-tech way to save patients from the need for multiple surgeries.

March 5, 2024 In Our Cellular Glue, Answers About Heart Attacks, Strokes

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death around the world.

March 1, 2024 UVA Discoveries Vie for Biggest Scientific Advance

The editors of prominent health news site STAT have selected 64 of 2023’s most important, innovative and exciting scientific advances to duke it out, including two from UVA's School of Medicine.

February 29, 2024 Here’s How Our Cells’ Leaky Batteries Are Making Us Sick

A new discovery could help us develop better treatments for inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, improve our ability to fight off viruses and even slow aging.

February 27, 2024 UVA Getting to Heart of Coronary Artery Disease

New findings shed light on coronary artery disease in diverse groups of people traditionally underrepresented in research studies.

February 20, 2024 Pain Research Suggests New Way to Manage Migraines in Women

Doctors may be able to develop treatments for migraines and chronic pain in women by targeting brain receptors that regulate fertility, new UVA research suggests.