Study: E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking The study provides important information for smokers who may be trying to use e-cigarettes as a means to cut down on their smoking habit. Read more »
U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%. Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher excess death rates from COVID-19 and other causes, a VCU-led JAMA study finds. Read more »
Will the U.S. public support donating COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries? A new study led by VCU researchers surveyed 788 people. Among its findings: Older people were less likely to support donating vaccines, as were Republicans. Read more »
Involvement in student organizations, living on campus early in college reduce odds of dropping out A new study by VCU researchers also finds that depressive symptoms, antisocial behaviors, exposure to stressful events and substance use increase the risk. Read more »
Fighting COVID-19 with data Working behind the scenes of clinical trials and medical research, VCU data specialists get treatments to patients faster. Read more »
E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to carcinogen, study finds The study provides important information for smokers who may be trying to use e-cigarettes as a means to cut down on their smoking habit. 4/12/2021
Research Weeks takes place virtually this year Web events hosted by departments across VCU begin April 14. 4/7/2021
Virtual symposium co-hosted by VCU to shine national spotlight on Virginia’s waterways Rescheduled from 2020, the River Management Society’s biennial event will celebrate the recovery and adaptive use of local and statewide rivers, streams and creeks. 4/7/2021
Project aims to reduce homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, pregnant and parenting youth The VCU School of Social Work project aims to address the unique needs of the targeted populations. 4/5/2021
U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%. Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher excess death rates from COVID-19 and other causes, a VCU-led JAMA study finds. 4/2/2021
Will the U.S. public support donating COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries? A new study led by VCU researchers surveyed 788 people. Among its findings: Older people were less likely to support donating vaccines, as were Republicans. 3/31/2021
A VCU Wilder School institute is playing a key role in the state’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine equitably “If we have a relative rate of vaccination that’s aligned with our relative rate of infection and death, that’s a more equitable approach.” 3/30/2021
Involvement in student organizations, living on campus early in college reduce odds of dropping out A new study by VCU researchers also finds that depressive symptoms, antisocial behaviors, exposure to stressful events and substance use increase the risk. 3/24/2021