VCU, UR study on spread of gypsy moths amid climate change receives prestigious award The Royal Entomological Society will recognize the study at its annual science meeting this month in London. Read more »
‘Puppeteering’ the healing process: How immune system cells orchestrate the mending of broken bones M.D.-Ph.D. student Jefferson Overlin receives NIH award to study the role of immune system cells in the formation of new tissues. Read more »
Structurally complex forests better at carbon sequestration A new study led by VCU researchers may have implications for mitigation of climate change. Read more »
Quest Fund awardees share a common goal: improving the human condition Eighteen research projects — including three that focus on the cognitive and mental health of older adults — were awarded financial support this year from the Presidential Research Quest Fund. Read more »
A VCU researcher is exploring the relationship between sleep and how the mind works “I’m hoping we can find that sleep is a huge contributor to overall cognitive functioning and that, if we can change it, then people’s thinking and memory will improve,” said Amma Agyemang. Read more »
Undergraduates from across the country train in mechanobiology research at VCU Ten students are receiving training in engineering research this summer under a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Read more »
Six to be honored for teaching, scholarship and service Stellar faculty will be recognized at VCU’s 37th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. 8/23/2019
VCU, UR study on spread of gypsy moths amid climate change receives prestigious award The Royal Entomological Society will recognize the study at its annual science meeting this month in London. 8/21/2019
‘Puppeteering’ the healing process: How immune system cells orchestrate the mending of broken bones M.D.-Ph.D. student Jefferson Overlin receives NIH award to study the role of immune system cells in the formation of new tissues. 8/20/2019
Structurally complex forests better at carbon sequestration A new study led by VCU researchers may have implications for mitigation of climate change. 8/12/2019
The heat is on Urban heat islands in Richmond can be 16 degrees warmer than in other parts of the city. A VCU engineering professor provides a primer on why some spaces are too hot — and how we can cool them off. 8/9/2019
Quest Fund awardees share a common goal: improving the human condition Eighteen research projects — including three that focus on the cognitive and mental health of older adults — were awarded financial support this year from the Presidential Research Quest Fund. 8/8/2019
A VCU researcher is exploring the relationship between sleep and how the mind works “I’m hoping we can find that sleep is a huge contributor to overall cognitive functioning and that, if we can change it, then people’s thinking and memory will improve,” said Amma Agyemang. 8/6/2019
State approves nation’s first Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering Virginia Commonwealth University will be home to the nation’s first Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering. 8/5/2019