VCU News

Health & medicine

Jan. 13, 2025

The Stall Seat Journal is the power in front of the throne
Jan. 9, 2025

Through the lens of time: The evolution of cataract surgery
Dec. 16, 2024

VCU secures $9M grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia
Dec. 12, 2024

VCU professor Bryce McLeod receives $1.8M federal grant for research into youth mental health care
Dec. 11, 2024

Class of 2024: Hannah Lohner explores the roots of oral health
Dec. 10, 2024

Class of 2024: Haley Austin gravitated toward nursing to play a more active role in patient care
Dec. 10, 2024

Genetic code deploys cancer mafia, new targeted drug gives them an offer they can’t refuse
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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
June 10, 2024

VCU biostatistics professor Nolan Wages earns prestigious fellowship from Society for Clinical Trials
June 6, 2024

Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, according to study by VCU and Swedish researchers
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June 3, 2024

VCU aims to meet growing demand for geriatricians
May 29, 2024

Virtual-reality surgical trainer earns top spot in first Pitch Day event for VCU faculty entrepreneurs
May 16, 2024

Class of 2024: Mo Ghazal finds a second home – and a second degree – in VCU’s International Dentist Program
May 9, 2024

Class of 2024: Erin Norwood hopes to make more space for disability in health care
May 9, 2024

VCU will offer a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences that can help address medication shortages
May 8, 2024

The giving trio: Three members of VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences donate kidneys to save lives of friends, family – and even strangers
May 6, 2024

Rising child mortality in the U.S. has the most impact on Black and Native American youth
May 3, 2024

Class of 2024: Inspired by his own journey, VCU nursing student Aaron Wimer aims to make an impact in mental health care
May 2, 2024

New study shows liver patients see benefits after going meatless for one meal
April 24, 2024

Class of 2024: Mohammed AlAwadh delves into the intricacies of drug development
April 22, 2024

Professor honored for paper on willingness to get the COVID vaccine
April 22, 2024

Substance use disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated among formerly incarcerated Virginians, new VCU-led study finds
April 19, 2024

Former CDC leader Rochelle Walensky highlights the connection of research, public health and trust
April 19, 2024

Three siblings are chasing their dreams – and supporting each other – as students in the VCU School of Medicine
April 12, 2024

Charmi Patel goes bone-deep behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
April 5, 2024

To fight liver disease worldwide, ‘MASH School’ at VCU welcomes Brazilian specialists
April 4, 2024

How does exercise affect the health of women and men differently?
March 22, 2024

May we have the envelopes, please: Match Day was a big reveal for VCU medical students
March 7, 2024

How I found my research: Jaelyn Jenifer hopes to be a ‘guardian of public health’
March 5, 2024

Regular e-cigarette use could lead to premature vascular dysfunction, VCU study finds
March 4, 2024

VCU identifies location of future School of Dentistry building
Feb. 22, 2024

Beyond Dry January: Addressing the health impacts of alcohol consumption
Feb. 20, 2024

VCU psychology professor wins NIH award for research into pediatric pain management
Feb. 7, 2024

Art, medicine and advocacy intersect for physician-cartoonist who shares her perspective in VCU Black History Month address
Feb. 5, 2024

VCU is creating a national model for the nighttime education of new doctors
Jan. 31, 2024

Art Saavedra brings people-first approach to his role as dean of School of Medicine
Jan. 30, 2024

VCU-led research shows effectiveness of new technique to detect ovarian cancer marker peptides
Jan. 24, 2024

If you break your promise to exercise, a VCU researcher is exploring why
Jan. 22, 2024

With nearly $1M federal grant, VCU School of Dentistry researcher examines the impact of Virginia’s new Medicaid dental policies
Jan. 19, 2024

Transdisciplinary project uses robotics to advance concussion recovery
Jan. 17, 2024

How a new VCU School of Dentistry building would benefit all Virginians
Jan. 17, 2024

The opioid epidemic cost Virginians $5 billion in 2021, new data shows
Jan. 12, 2024

Renowned medicinal chemist, mentor and lyricist of VCU alma mater Lemont Kier dies at 93
Jan. 10, 2024

VCU researchers awarded $3M to study early signs of dementia
Dec. 21, 2023

VCU recognized as first Pharm.D. program of merit by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
Dec. 12, 2023

A tool in battling COVID: Simple liver test developed by VCU researcher is highly predictive of a patient’s need for respirator
Dec. 12, 2023

How I found my research: Cameron Toler’s interest in the pathobiology of human disease is fueled by his own experience
Dec. 8, 2023

Class of 2023: With her second degree from VCU, Pia Cruz charts a new course
Dec. 4, 2023

‘Remember and Commit': School of Medicine researchers tackle obstacles and developments in HIV treatment
Nov. 28, 2023

How I found my research: Krista Dalton studies the genetics of cancer to give pediatric patients a brighter future
Nov. 16, 2023

VCU Health Sciences Library spotlights the past and present of HIV/AIDS
Nov. 14, 2023

Pam Parsons, ‘a relentless champion’ for community health, dies at 67
Nov. 10, 2023

A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality
Nov. 6, 2023

Inventor of ‘world standard’ for determining ICU patient comfort named VCU Innovator of the Year
Nov. 3, 2023

Expanding pharmacists’ role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion over 30 years, VCU-led study finds
Oct. 31, 2023

Make space in your space for a bit of feng shui
Oct. 30, 2023

VCU team receives National Science Foundation grant to investigate vaccine inequity and acceptance
Oct. 27, 2023

VCU medical student enjoys ‘utterly fascinating’ early exposure to neurosurgery
Oct. 26, 2023

VCU researcher to be awarded grants totaling more than $6.3M to fight pediatric cancers
Oct. 23, 2023

New VCU-led research shows how stress from racism influences disparities in heart health
Oct. 9, 2023

Ahead of FDA ban, a new project will assist providers in helping patients quit menthol cigarettes
Oct. 2, 2023

Getting to the root of oral health
Sept. 26, 2023

Unequal distribution of pharmacies in Virginia leaves vulnerable populations at risk, study shows
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Sept. 18, 2023

VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.
Sept. 7, 2023

Nursing Alumna’s Mentor Inspires Charitable Gift Annuity
Sept. 5, 2023

VCU Global Health Symposium on Sept. 9 focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion worldwide
Aug. 31, 2023

One alumni couple's decades of support for dentistry
Aug. 28, 2023

New scholarship invests in LGBTQIA+ health care needs
Aug. 28, 2023

VCU researchers developing affordable, noninvasive treatment for RDS in newborns
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Aug. 22, 2023

Minding the gap: Richmond Brain Health Initiative
Aug. 16, 2023

OB-GYN faculty chair honors pioneering leader
Aug. 15, 2023

VCU liver institute expands international ties to train next generation of specialists
Aug. 14, 2023

Massey-led program advances diversity in clinical trials
Aug. 1, 2023

VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Richmond for the 13th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
July 26, 2023

In art and sound, exhibit in VCU Medical Center gave voice to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
July 24, 2023

VCU Alcohol Research Center is awarded an NIH grant to fund research training on the ‘most dangerous drug in the world’
July 21, 2023

Taking the long view
July 21, 2023

VCU-led study finds discrimination over time leads to poor sleep
July 18, 2023

Offering care where it counts, VCU nursing students learn and serve in community settings
July 17, 2023

Interdisciplinary study from VCU reveals health care costs of extreme heat
July 7, 2023

VCU alum, who practices at the Mayo Clinic, has developed specialties ranging from aerospace medicine to long COVID
July 6, 2023

In big and broad strokes, Muzi Branch leaves a legacy through arts and health
July 6, 2023

Wellness session highlights self-care techniques for new doctors
June 28, 2023

Dying too soon: New report reveals deep and persistent health disparities in Northern Virginia
June 27, 2023

Creating a pathway to leadership
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June 21, 2023

VCU Health supports transgender and non-binary community with pronoun pins
June 20, 2023

Coaching surgeons
June 20, 2023

Five new Blick Scholars reflect how VCU junior faculty are making their mark in medical research
June 9, 2023

What does it mean to be a Comprehensive Cancer Center?
June 6, 2023

Jodi Koste, VCU’s longtime archivist, retires after decades bringing history to life and to light
June 5, 2023

Risk of smell loss from COVID-19 is as low as 6% compared with initial variants
June 5, 2023

Turning over a new page, Pauley Heart Center teams up with Richmond Public Library to offer free blood pressure screenings
June 2, 2023

Fueled by new National Cancer Institute grant, VCU’s Priscilla Hwang delves deeper into cancer metastasis
June 1, 2023

The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed
June 1, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center achieves comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute
May 30, 2023

Practicing compassion: Influential course helps medical students better understand their patients
May 26, 2023

Natalie Rainer makes a remarkable recovery at VCU Health after being hit by a drunk driver
May 24, 2023

Pauley Heart Center named as a recipient for $15 million research project on chronic stress and heart health
May 23, 2023

Risk of death from liver disease is twice as high in lower-income countries, new research suggests
May 19, 2023

Healing with a headset: Virtual Reality shows promise in treating substance use disorders
May 18, 2023

Professor’s mobile app making it easier for health care providers to ask hard questions
May 15, 2023

DNA methylation markers for increased risk of schizophrenia identified for first time in newborns
May 11, 2023

Medicines for All awarded $18.7 million to increase global access to lifesaving medications
May 10, 2023

Class of 2023: From rural Jordan to top dental student, Saleh Smadi is dedicated to caring for those most in need
May 5, 2023

Class of 2023: Sarah Chwairy embraces the mission of new health services program
April 25, 2023

VCU-led study will examine how traumatic brain injuries impact Alzheimer’s disease development
April 24, 2023

VCU summer program gave psychology major Vanessa Olazabal a GREAT research subject: fellow Rams
April 21, 2023

With a hint of ‘Spider-Man,’ VCU engineering senior looks to build a better tiny scaffold
April 20, 2023

Biology major Andy Shar discovers 3D printable ink that ‘everyone was looking for,’ physics professor says
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April 17, 2023

New book highlights VCU Dogs on Call as a model program
April 4, 2023

Class of 2023: Medical students challenge the 'Things We Do for No Reason'
April 3, 2023

An interview with Vanessa B. Sheppard, founding interim dean of the School of Population Health
April 3, 2023

VCU announces new School of Population Health
March 28, 2023

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates ribbon-cutting of new Children’s Tower
March 23, 2023

Match Day 2023: A Momentous Occasion
March 23, 2023

Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants
March 17, 2023

At VCU, our support for students is unrivaled
March 17, 2023

At VCU, you’re ready to start your career
March 17, 2023

Discover excellence at VCU that you won’t find anywhere else
March 17, 2023

VCU is an inclusive community unlike any other
March 17, 2023

VCU is in the middle of it all
March 17, 2023

What makes VCU uncommon? We’re glad you asked
March 16, 2023

Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health
March 15, 2023

Class of 2023: Nicole Ng is dedicated to advancing the field of hepatology for underserved patients
March 14, 2023

NIH renews grant for VCU center that takes new treatments from basic research to the community
March 13, 2023

Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades
March 10, 2023

Into the wild: Three alumni share a passion for high-altitude and wilderness medicine
March 9, 2023

Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world
March 6, 2023

Medical Library Association names VCU's Emily Hurst ‘librarian of the year’
March 6, 2023

Seeking professional and clinical help can be the key to helping someone who may be contemplating suicide, says VCU expert
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Feb. 23, 2023

Kelechi C. Ogbonna on health, medicine and becoming the first African American dean of the VCU School of Pharmacy
Feb. 23, 2023

VCU School of Dentistry brightens kids’ smiles at annual oral health event
Feb. 20, 2023

First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU
Feb. 16, 2023

Interested in checking out TimelyCare? Here’s what you can expect.
Feb. 15, 2023

Gaining momentum for liver care: Arun Sanyal reflects on the VCU liver institute’s first year
Feb. 15, 2023

Ivy Bell connects East End residents to the very resources she benefited from over a decade ago
Feb. 13, 2023

VCU Massey Cancer Center's Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year
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Feb. 9, 2023

New clinical study is analyzing how gut microbe transplants could help curb alcohol use
Feb. 7, 2023

Loving yourself and others: The impact of compassion on mental health and wellness
Feb. 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction, VCU-led research shows
Feb. 1, 2023

Warner tours innovative research space at VCU School of Medicine
Jan. 27, 2023

National Academy of Inventors names Michael Hindle an NAI fellow
Jan. 25, 2023

A decade of compassionate, community care
Jan. 23, 2023

VCU study measures impact of Medicaid dental coverage for Virginia’s pregnant population
Jan. 12, 2023

Love and basketball (and health care)
Jan. 10, 2023

Peer health educators bring valuable lessons and well-being activities to fellow students
Jan. 9, 2023

There’s a new COVID-19 variant, but what makes it different?
Jan. 9, 2023

VCU names Arturo P. Saavedra dean of VCU School of Medicine and VCU Health executive VP for medical affairs
Jan. 5, 2023

Lifesaving treatment on and off the field, VCU Health experts highlight need for immediate care for cardiac arrests
Jan. 4, 2023

Walking in urban green spaces is better for us than walking in gray spaces
Dec. 21, 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares insights on vaccines and career during VCU Massey Cancer Center event
Dec. 16, 2022

VCU project will train Va. pediatricians, offer parents resources to promote healthy child development
Dec. 13, 2022

Marking 10 magical years, Sensitive Santa is a memorable gift for children with disabilities and their families
Dec. 6, 2022

Fighting misinformation with science-based messages can improve public perceptions of HPV vaccines
Dec. 6, 2022

How virtual reality training may improve ‘blind’ surgery to treat female urinary incontinence
Dec. 2, 2022

Class of 2022: Brittany Watson, a doula and two-time VCU grad, feels grateful for the unexpected paths her life has taken
Dec. 1, 2022

Class of 2022: Nursing student Stacy Stutzman refused to let cancer get in the way of her dreams
Nov. 22, 2022

Food for thought
Nov. 18, 2022

Hand-and-nerve surgeon-scientist named VCU Innovator of the Year
Nov. 18, 2022

Inaugural symposium highlights liver research progress at VCU: An interview with Arun Sanyal
Nov. 18, 2022

VCU liver expert featured in global keynote address on emerging health issues
Nov. 15, 2022

Endowed lectureship spotlights health equity
Nov. 11, 2022

How saying ‘Yes, and …’ is helping veterans who are experiencing homelessness
Nov. 10, 2022

MCV Foundation awards $4M to VCU to advance student DEI on health sciences campus
Nov. 7, 2022

VCU Health donates supplies to U.S. ambulances for Ukraine
Nov. 4, 2022

Massey Club celebrates 30 years of impact
Nov. 3, 2022

Leadership change update
Nov. 2, 2022

Structural biologist Carlos Escalante is breaking down barriers for student researchers
Oct. 28, 2022

Dental students serve patients with disabilities through clinical rotations
Oct. 27, 2022

NIH awards $2.4M grant to VCU psychology professor to study racial disparities in pain management
Oct. 26, 2022

VCU, VCU Health leaders unveil Quest 2028: One VCU Together We Transform
Oct. 25, 2022

Virginia Department of Health and VCU partner to launch an opioid cost calculator
Oct. 12, 2022

VCU to lead $114 million Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
Oct. 12, 2022

VCU’s Jean-Venable “Kelly” Goode recognized as one of the nation’s top women in pharmacy
Oct. 11, 2022

Multi-institutional project awarded $31M to study promising heart failure therapy
Oct. 6, 2022

Liver symposium to discuss future of care, international research advancements
Sept. 28, 2022

Evangelical Christians were less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine after conversations with faith leaders
Sept. 27, 2022

Virginia’s primary care workforce is up to 25% smaller than previous estimates, new VCU-led study suggests
Sept. 23, 2022

1M organ transplants - what comes next?
Sept. 12, 2022

VCU-led, NCI-funded project aims to reduce racial disparities in cancer genetic counseling
Sept. 9, 2022

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens
Sept. 9, 2022

VCU Office of Health Equity will host the first annual History and Health: Racial Equity Symposium on September 21
Sept. 9, 2022

VCU student spends summer researching new HIV treatment
Sept. 2, 2022

Richmond-Petersburg regional coalition, including VCU, awarded $53 million in Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Aug. 31, 2022

DNA responses to childhood trauma offer clues on which children will have long-term health issues as an adult
Aug. 29, 2022

‘Life-changing’ fellowship introduces undergraduates to cardiology, medical research
Aug. 23, 2022

Alum’s passion propels her from practice to policy … and back
Aug. 22, 2022

VCU enhances mental health and well-being resources for students and employees
Aug. 19, 2022

Four faculty at VCU selected as American Academy of Nursing fellows
July 26, 2022

VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Richmond 12 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report
July 21, 2022

Honors student, faculty member collaborate to improve HIV education
July 21, 2022

Medicaid beneficiaries report less financial stress following enrollment, VCU study finds
July 20, 2022

Students get a taste of dental school in the Summer Academic Enrichment Program
July 15, 2022

VCU PT students win fundraising challenge to benefit physical therapy research
July 13, 2022

M.D.-Ph.D. program awarded prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program grant from the NIH
July 7, 2022

Income-based life expectancy gap in California grew by 4 years from 2019-2021
July 5, 2022

Health professions scholarship honors disability advocate
June 17, 2022

Murals bring youth research room to life
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June 8, 2022

VCU Health promotes diversity, equity and inclusion with pronoun pins
June 2, 2022

Native American life expectancy fell sharply during the pandemic, new research shows
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May 27, 2022

What do we need to know about monkeypox?
May 18, 2022

VCU alum Linda Hines receives Paul A. and Veronica H. Gross Achievement in Nursing Award
May 11, 2022

Smell and taste loss less likely with newer COVID-19 variants
May 10, 2022

‘Be flexible and be teachable,’ and other advice from VCU grads who’ve become chief nursing officers
May 2, 2022

Nursing dean leads effort to reshape the future of nursing education nationwide
April 20, 2022

Class of 2022: Nursing student uses virtual reality to help relieve patient and nursing staff stress
April 14, 2022

Alum found her life’s purpose as an advocate for older adults
April 13, 2022

Massey director honored with $100 million fellowship in his name: The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program
April 11, 2022

Another record-breaking year in living donation: Why Hume-Lee excels
April 11, 2022

VCU researcher awarded three-year grant for tobacco investigation
April 7, 2022

VCU School of Dentistry ranks 17th among U.S. dental schools in NIH funding
April 5, 2022

Digital health expert and alum returns to VCU as Brooks-Lower Visiting Professor
March 29, 2022

Mother and daughter share passion for emergency medicine and their alma mater
March 25, 2022

VCU Health Security Care Unit receives thank you letters
March 18, 2022

How the country’s largest twin registry is supporting cancer research at VCU
March 16, 2022

Massey joins new consortium to fight racial inequities in lung cancer
March 14, 2022

Pharmacy alum excels as biomedical researcher and dedicated mentor
March 11, 2022

State policies are increasingly affecting the health of Americans
March 8, 2022

Nursing alum serves as a catalyst for innovation
March 7, 2022

Opioids and HIV: The mystery of the ‘bouncer’ in the brain
March 4, 2022

Personal connection at the heart of Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab
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Feb. 28, 2022

VCU professor’s new book challenges ageism in society
Feb. 24, 2022

ChoR doctor Henry Rozycki ends Jeopardy! winning streak and is back saving lives
Feb. 22, 2022

Breaking barriers
Feb. 18, 2022

NBC News, MSNBC share story of VCU Health, Hume-Lee Transplant Center liver disease survivor
Feb. 17, 2022

Study of heart health and genetic factors in Filipinos could lead to targeted treatments
Feb. 15, 2022

Arun Sanyal is determined to transform the lives of people with liver disease around the world
Feb. 15, 2022

Largest publicly shared gift for liver research in U.S. history to transform liver care at VCU
Feb. 15, 2022

The donor behind the gift that will transform liver care at VCU
Feb. 11, 2022

Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Feb. 10, 2022

School of Nursing dean named chair-elect of AACN board of directors
Feb. 3, 2022

VCU School of Pharmacy announces interim dean as dean steps into health sciences leadership role
Feb. 2, 2022

With the support of VCU Health, the sky's the limit for champion runner Keira D’Amato
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Jan. 27, 2022

‘These books shaped the practice of medicine’: VCU Libraries acquires large collection of rare medical texts, illustrations and documents
Jan. 21, 2022

‘The biggest leap of faith in my life’: How James Nemitz draws on personal experience to prepare future physicians
Jan. 12, 2022

Lyndon Cooper named dean of VCU School of Dentistry
Jan. 10, 2022

Olivia Campbell, a VCU alum, tells the inspiring story of the first female doctors
Jan. 10, 2022

What VCU’s Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health means for our community — and the world
Jan. 6, 2022

Grad and Southwest Virginia native returns home to practice rural medicine
Dec. 22, 2021

VCU-led study is the first to assess dental faculty well-being during the pandemic
Dec. 20, 2021

David Chelmow named interim dean at VCU School of Medicine
Dec. 17, 2021

The stories of 2021
Dec. 16, 2021

School of Medicine Ph.D. candidate uses national fellowship to advance goal of reducing health disparities
Dec. 15, 2021

Starting over: Alum and breast cancer survivor finds strength, spiritual guidance and her calling at Massey Cancer Center (shared from VCU Health News)
Dec. 13, 2021

In memoriam: Hermes Kontos, former School of Medicine dean and CEO of VCU Health System Authority (shared from VCU Health News)
Dec. 13, 2021

Pharmacy student puts her knowledge to work in a small seaside town in Cameroon
Dec. 13, 2021

The Adult Outpatient Pavilion in photos
Dec. 13, 2021

VCU to create Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health
Dec. 8, 2021

Class of 2021: Growing up in a refugee camp fueled in Khada Dulal a desire to help others
Dec. 7, 2021

Class of 2021: After three careers, Tiffany J. Hite takes ‘leap of faith’ to accomplish her dream of becoming a nurse
Dec. 6, 2021

VCU Health opens its new Adult Outpatient Pavilion (shared from VCU Health News)
Dec. 3, 2021

Class of 2021: Madisyn Elam looks for improvements to health care
Dec. 2, 2021

Study: Many Medicaid-enrolled women in Virginia weren’t aware of dental pregnancy benefits
Dec. 1, 2021

Class of 2021: Laura Stevens is supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals through research
Nov. 29, 2021

Using honey to heal chronic wounds
Nov. 29, 2021

VCU Health doctors deliver emergency care on Afghan refugee flights (shared from VCU Health News)
Nov. 23, 2021

Massey ‘Wunderkind’ reflects on winding road to cancer disparities research
Nov. 22, 2021

COVID, grief and the holidays: How to handle the loss of a loved one (shared from VCU Health News)
Nov. 19, 2021

In photos: Scenes from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s visit to VCU
Nov. 18, 2021

Arts and Innovation Academic Building would transform the student experience
Nov. 18, 2021

HHS secretary urges COVID-19 vaccination for kids (shared from VCU Health News)
Nov. 16, 2021

The lasting effects of exclusion and segregation for Black Americans in Northern Virginia
Nov. 15, 2021

Building a better face mask
Nov. 12, 2021

In memoriam: Walter Lawrence Jr., founding director of Massey Cancer Center
Nov. 11, 2021

A Wilder School professor’s work to build a better plan to vaccinate young children
Nov. 11, 2021

Bonded in service: Brandon Wills and Peter Moffett reflect on their Army training — and their path to VCU
Nov. 10, 2021

Combat veteran and VCU Nursing student charts new path to connect with people and help them heal
Nov. 9, 2021

To persuade college students to practice social distancing, scaring them into action isn’t enough
Nov. 8, 2021

Filmmaker, storyteller, neuroscientist: Charlotte Wincott’s latest project is a reflection of her many skills
Nov. 8, 2021

World’s largest study of genetic risk factors for depression will enroll 20,000 women
Nov. 3, 2021

‘That is a brilliant idea’: Faculty and students are creating dental supply kits for Afghan refugees
Oct. 26, 2021

Paulius Mui’s enthusiasm helped him create a card game — and a new way of understanding medicine
Oct. 22, 2021

Joint effort between Massey Cancer Center, Virginia State University aims to reduce cancer disparities
Oct. 20, 2021

Antimicrobial wipes in health care: How effective are they?
Oct. 20, 2021

Findings of a VCU study reveal the true burden of the hidden pandemic of fatty liver disease
Oct. 20, 2021

Medicines for All Institute drives down production costs of investigational pill to treat COVID-19
Oct. 20, 2021

Transplant research expands organ access and supports lower-income patients
Oct. 18, 2021

Cracking the code for resilience
Oct. 15, 2021

Amid a worsening opioid crisis, VCU’s MOTIVATE Clinic is delivering results
Oct. 13, 2021

A half-century of research: A look at the legacy of learning behind VCU’s longest funded training grant
Oct. 12, 2021

Camille Schrier reflects on her time as Miss America. ‘It’s broken stereotypes.’ (shared from VCU Health News)
Oct. 11, 2021

Pregnant individuals experiencing depression will have access to mindfulness activities through a VCU study
Oct. 7, 2021

Massey is first in Virginia to use tech that saves lymph nodes in women with breast cancer (shared from VCU Health News)
Oct. 7, 2021

Using improv techniques to help individuals affected by homelessness
Oct. 6, 2021

In the hottest parts of the city, how polluted is the air?
Oct. 5, 2021

Those under 40 more likely than older adults to recover COVID-related smell and taste loss (shared from VCU Health News)
Oct. 4, 2021

Student and triathlete will bike to Philadelphia conference to raise money for breast cancer research
Sept. 30, 2021

New grant supports Hume-Lee Transplant Center researchers in quest to increase organ access, improve patient outcomes (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 29, 2021

CDC awards $6M grant to VCU to address youth violence in Richmond and beyond
Sept. 28, 2021

Spanberger, speaking at VCU, introduces pharmaceutical readiness legislation
Sept. 27, 2021

Poll: Majority of Virginians support mask mandates
Sept. 23, 2021

NIH awards $2M to study VCU program focused on reducing youth violence amid surge in gun injuries and death
Sept. 22, 2021

‘Dream team’: How a new grant will help Massey Cancer Center tackle racial inequities in lung cancer
Sept. 22, 2021

Grant will establish Massey-led center to combat racial inequities in lung cancer (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 21, 2021

For Richmond residents with kidney disease, a new program offers free exercise rehabilitation
Sept. 21, 2021

Pfizer's COVID vaccine for younger children is heading for emergency use authorization (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 21, 2021

VCU 1 of 4 centers in U.S. to provide nationally recognized care for both spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 20, 2021

The true cost of sickle cell disease: $1.5 billion in lost productivity per year
Sept. 20, 2021

Variants, misinformation, vaccine hesitancy: Jeanine Guidry’s work is more crucial than ever
Sept. 16, 2021

Researchers receive national award to further study muscular dystrophy, cancer and heart failure
Sept. 16, 2021

School of Nursing joins NIH-funded national study on long-term effects of COVID-19 in children (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 14, 2021

VCU launches Office of Health Equity (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 8, 2021

Michael Roussos named president of VCU Medical Center (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 3, 2021

An updated primer on COVID testing (shared from VCU Health News)
Sept. 1, 2021

‘Pure mentors’: Longtime VCU faculty Rich and Linda Costanzo open doors by connecting Rams
Aug. 27, 2021

Experts convene to explore public policy solutions to address health disparities
Aug. 25, 2021

VCU researcher pursues an effective mental health therapy for patients with advanced brain cancer
Aug. 24, 2021

The FDA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. How does this differ from emergency use authorization? (shared from VCU Health News)
Aug. 19, 2021

Why I decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine while trying to start a family (shared from VCU Health News)
Aug. 16, 2021

VCU researchers are using VR ‘games’ as exercise therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s
Aug. 13, 2021

Booster shots: Our next defense against COVID-19? (shared from VCU Health News)
Aug. 13, 2021

COVID-19, delta and the immunocompromised: Will booster shots help? (shared from VCU Health News)
Aug. 12, 2021

Virginians face mental health struggles but also see improvements in personal relationships amid pandemic
Aug. 10, 2021

Report: Virginia has significantly expanded access to addiction treatment services through Medicaid
Aug. 9, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy on the rise among unvaccinated Virginians
Aug. 3, 2021

Breakthrough infections? Viral load? Making sense of some of the new terms accompanying the delta variant. (shared from VCU Health News)
Aug. 2, 2021

Event on LGBTQIA+ health to bring researchers and community members together
July 28, 2021

What do we need to know about the CDC's new guidance regarding face masks? (shared from VCU Health News)
July 27, 2021

VCU Medical Center named best hospital in Richmond metro area by U.S. News & World Report (shared from VCU Health News)
July 22, 2021

Facing rising overdoses, VCU Health strengthens bridge between ER care and long-term addiction services (shared from VCU Health News)
July 22, 2021

Northam, on tour of College of Health Professions, stresses importance of COVID-19 vaccine and training health care workers
July 21, 2021

Unprecedented study uncovers geographic-related HPV vaccination disparities in Virginia
July 19, 2021

Despite delayed response, patients with cirrhosis gain significant protection from COVID-19 vaccination (shared from VCU Health News)
July 16, 2021

Should people in Virginia be concerned about the delta variant? (shared from VCU Health News)
July 15, 2021

Explaining the connection between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and Guillain-Barré syndrome (shared from VCU Health News)
July 13, 2021

Study: More Americans are receiving addiction treatment, but gaps persist
July 13, 2021

What students need to know about VCU’s vaccine requirement
July 12, 2021

Researcher’s $2.1M grant renewal will further our understanding of how diseases develop
July 8, 2021

Students’ capstone project helps lead to new lactation policy at VCU Health
July 7, 2021

Racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionate economic impacts of COVID-19
July 6, 2021

$1.4M grant will support free behavioral health services to underserved youth
July 6, 2021

Prestigious fellowship supports neuroscience student’s research in traumatic brain injury
July 2, 2021

18 receive project funding from VCU’s Presidential Research Quest Fund
July 1, 2021

How virtual reality may help explore the role of fear in youth at risk for violence and crime
July 1, 2021

Unvaccinated racial and ethnic minorities in Virginia report they are more likely to get vaccinated than unvaccinated whites
June 30, 2021

A VCU-led study conducted early in COVID-19 could help confront the next health crisis
June 24, 2021

As marijuana use grows, VCU researchers study its effect on pregnant and postpartum mothers
June 17, 2021

Turning the tide on sickle cell disease
June 16, 2021

A link in the chain: Building on his mentor’s work, Martin Safo closes in on sickle cell treatment
June 8, 2021

VCU will require students to get COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester
June 4, 2021

Thomas Barker, first dean of VCU College of Health Professions, dies at 90
June 3, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs honors VCU researcher for pioneering traumatic brain injury research
June 2, 2021

What was COVID-19’s impact on mental health, well-being and substance use early in the pandemic?
May 27, 2021

VCU graduate students use bioinformatics to help in the fight against COVID-19
May 20, 2021

Children’s Hospital of Richmond celebrates topping out of new children’s tower
May 20, 2021

The CDC says you don't need to wear a mask if you are fully vaccinated. Is that safe?
May 19, 2021

Are masks and quarantining things of the past?
May 19, 2021

Pharmacy student group aims to bridge the digital divide in health care
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May 18, 2021

A new VCU study explores the ‘nature is healing’ memes that dominated social media at the height of the pandemic
May 18, 2021

The pandemic has made it harder to pay for college. Here are a few ways you can lower the cost — beyond traditional financial aid.
May 17, 2021

New health services degree gives students a chance to make change in health care
May 17, 2021

The transition out of COVID may be stressful, too
May 17, 2021

Why this shot matters to me
May 13, 2021

Black and Latinx surgeons continue to hit glass ceiling in America
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May 7, 2021

Class of 2021: A mysterious illness couldn’t derail Savannah-Zhané Jolley’s journey to a VCU degree
May 7, 2021

VCU Health Orchestra to be featured on the 'Today' show
May 6, 2021

A majority of Virginia parents are willing to have their children vaccinated
May 5, 2021

Class of 2021: Problem solver Carlos David Jimenez Morales wants to make an impact on health care
May 5, 2021

For patients with braces, flossing teeth is a pain. A VCU student’s invention could make it easier.
May 4, 2021

Class of 2021: Dental student and rodeo champion Sara Holston gets back to her Southwest Virginia roots
May 4, 2021

Nursing students and faculty have created a call center to get COVID-19 patients home sooner
April 29, 2021

A VCU doctoral student is looking at how racism might be affecting maternal health outcomes
April 27, 2021

Real research: Future nurse finds rewards in research’s potential to better understand others
April 27, 2021

Real research: Stephanie Osei pursues passion for medicine in the classroom and the lab
April 26, 2021

The CDC and FDA have lifted their Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause. What does that mean?
April 22, 2021

43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19
April 21, 2021

Here’s how New York City survived a deadly outbreak — in the 1790s
April 21, 2021

School of Medicine speaker series offers students a sense of connection and a glimpse of the future
April 20, 2021

A VCU class on contemplative practices offers important lessons on how to be present
April 20, 2021

How Richmond and Petersburg can become leaders in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing
April 19, 2021

A VCU family of vaccinators
April 13, 2021

Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause: What the rare blood clotting issue means
April 13, 2021

VCU and VCU Health suspend use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
April 12, 2021

E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to carcinogen, study finds
April 12, 2021

VCU anticipates higher percentage of in-person classes, continued health and safety measures this fall
April 5, 2021

Class of 2021: Cara Harman wants to help patients regain their lives
April 5, 2021

Helping the Hispanic community in the midst of the pandemic
April 2, 2021

Scholarship brings VCU Nursing student one step closer to opening his own practice
April 2, 2021

U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%.
March 31, 2021

Will the U.S. public support donating COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries?
March 30, 2021

A VCU Wilder School institute is playing a key role in the state’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine equitably
March 30, 2021

VCU programs listed in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
March 24, 2021

For VCU freshman Juan Jones, life is nothing short of a miracle
March 22, 2021

A medical degree in 3 years? For students in this new VCU program, it’s a reality.
March 18, 2021

Fighting COVID-19 with data
March 18, 2021

History and Health: VCU looks to the past to inform a future of better health care for all
March 17, 2021

‘We’re in a race to vaccinate people,’ says Virginia health commissioner at Wilder School event
March 17, 2021

Something old to something new: A student’s project delivers refreshed wedding flowers to patient
March 16, 2021

Hot and cool: TekStyle, a startup by VCU Engineering students, wants to optimize your mask
March 12, 2021

How this mother of two won her 3-month battle with COVID-19
March 12, 2021

Match Day matchmaker: Chris Woleben helps VCU medical students find the perfect fit for their first jobs as doctors
March 10, 2021

Understanding variants of the coronavirus can offer clues about the next threats
March 10, 2021

VCU P.R.I.M.E. empowers underrepresented students interested in health care careers
March 8, 2021

Healthier together: Confronting loneliness and health care challenges among older adults
March 8, 2021

VCU grad students take first and third place in international ‘Pandemic 2.0’ simulation competition
March 5, 2021

Take a (virtual) stroll through VCU’s new Engineering Research Building
March 4, 2021

Stressed? This lab can help you learn about mindfulness, meditation and improving your well-being.
March 3, 2021

How to fight misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines
March 2, 2021

In photos: Jill Biden visits VCU Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 25, 2021

VCU researcher is one of two nationwide to receive funding for review of medical education curricula
Feb. 24, 2021

First lady Jill Biden, a longtime advocate for cancer education and research, tours VCU’s Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 24, 2021

Meet the researchers who met with first lady Jill Biden
Feb. 24, 2021

Watch Live: First Lady Jill Biden to visit VCU Massey Cancer Center
Feb. 22, 2021

A day in the life of a VCU Health resident
Feb. 16, 2021

Getting vaccinated and saving lives in Richmond’s East End
Feb. 12, 2021

Black history and the COVID vaccine: A conversation with VCU Health's Marcelle Davis
Feb. 12, 2021

Older African Americans in counties with a high number of Black residents are less likely to seek mental health care. Why?
Feb. 12, 2021

Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could mark a turning point in the pandemic
Feb. 11, 2021

In State of the University speech, Rao reflects on recent challenges and the road ahead
Feb. 11, 2021

VCU Health outlines COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
Feb. 10, 2021

Richmond-area youth to present research into impact of eviction in Richmond
Feb. 10, 2021

VCU President Michael Rao’s State of the University speech to be released Thursday
Feb. 8, 2021

Hundreds of students are volunteering and providing shots at vaccination events
Feb. 8, 2021

National thought leader in field of health equity to speak at VCU
Feb. 5, 2021

Two professors honored for their contributions to the field of chemistry, research
Feb. 2, 2021

I’m pregnant. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
Feb. 1, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for people with heart disease?
Jan. 29, 2021

With $5.4M grant, researchers will study how chemotherapy can weaken the heart — and could offer insights on how to protect it
Jan. 28, 2021

Can pets help LGBTQ+ people cope with microaggressions?
Jan. 26, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about the new COVID-19 strains
Jan. 25, 2021

Perfecting the ‘new normal’ in health care
Jan. 22, 2021

Another pandemic semester is about to begin. Here are tips to make it a successful one.
Jan. 22, 2021

Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Jan. 15, 2021

Entry Pass, vaccines, virtual classes: What you need to know as the spring semester approaches
Jan. 14, 2021

A majority of Virginians now say they are very likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Jan. 13, 2021

‘No side effects’: Ronald Leeper, one of the first at VCU Health to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, shares his story
Jan. 12, 2021

VCU moves into next phase of vaccine rollout plan
Jan. 8, 2021

Bringing needed care to medically underserved communities
Jan. 8, 2021

Fauci: To crush COVID-19, U.S. must vaccinate ‘overwhelming majority’
Jan. 7, 2021

For doctoral student Sarah Saunders, becoming a bone marrow donor is a gift of oneself
Jan. 7, 2021

VCU Medical Center lab testing for new strain of COVID-19
Jan. 6, 2021

Anthony Fauci to speak at VCU virtual event Friday
Jan. 6, 2021

Vaccine myths: Separating fact from fiction