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Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country
Nov. 11, 2024

Marlon F. Levy, M.D., appointed senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and chief executive officer of VCU Health System
Nov. 7, 2024

How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Oct. 24, 2024

Drug Take Back Day event for the public is set for Saturday at VCU
Oct. 18, 2024

VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens
Oct. 17, 2024

School of Nursing researcher Lisa Brown selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Oct. 16, 2024

How I found my research: David T. Zhu explores why some communities suffer the most from substance use disorders
Oct. 1, 2024

Medical students gain confidence and experience through neurosurgery mentorship
Sept. 26, 2024

VCU receives $6 million from Department of Defense to study treatment for long-term concussion symptoms
Sept. 17, 2024

VCU opening Pharmacy Technician Training Program this month to address pharmacy staffing shortages
Sept. 11, 2024

A legacy of mentorship: Leading society on drug dependence names award in School of Medicine professor’s honor
Sept. 10, 2024

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool
Sept. 4, 2024

Sophomore premed student Ria Mohan takes leadership role in global health professions group
Aug. 22, 2024

VCU team has designs on a game-changer in women’s cancer treatment
Aug. 15, 2024

Air Force awards $1.8M to VCU startup to advance development of drug treating massive blood loss
Aug. 12, 2024

VCU School of Nursing duo secures funding for revision of maternal mental health screening tool
Aug. 8, 2024

For five VCU pharmacy students, clinical rotations took them to the edge, geographically
Aug. 2, 2024

Personal and professional motivations draw pharmacy student Michelle Johnson to Ghana
Aug. 1, 2024

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs
July 25, 2024

Pre-med student Zachary Hodgen is examining what worms can tell us about the aging process
July 23, 2024

VCU School of Medicine again receives full accreditation from Liaison Committee for Medical Education
July 22, 2024

Trauma-informed research: A multifaceted exploration of PTSD
July 18, 2024

‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ School of Medicine scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection
July 10, 2024

13% of patients with dementia may instead have cognitive decline from cirrhosis
July 10, 2024

VCU School of Population Health becomes VCU School of Public Health
July 9, 2024

What you need to know about kidney disease
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July 3, 2024

Special Olympics dental program reflects VCU spirit and lasting connections
July 2, 2024

Wilder School event explores health policy consequences of Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision
July 1, 2024

‘A structure built for wellness’: Pediatrics training program supports work-life balance with tandem schedule
June 26, 2024

Is napping good for you? If you do it the right way, VCU researcher says.
June 20, 2024

VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile offers a big assist for mental health
June 18, 2024

A century ago, 10 women made history at MCV’s segregated school for Black nursing students
June 18, 2024

VCU researchers explore a promising pathway to treating fibrosis
June 13, 2024

VCU named a trailblazer in community pharmacy advancement
June 10, 2024

Through VCU’s Center for Family Involvement, Erin Croyle and her podcast build community for those who navigate disabilities