VCU news

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

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

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

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

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

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