Simple gifts: M3 student government granting classmate wishes this holiday season
21 December

Simple gifts: M3 student government granting classmate wishes this holiday season

Military Match 2023: Medical students on military scholarships celebrate matching into residencies
20 December

Military Match 2023: Medical students on military scholarships celebrate matching into residencies

Reflecting on VCU Health's unstoppable commitment to innovative patient care
19 December

Reflecting on VCU Health's unstoppable commitment to innovative patient care

Promising new sickle cell therapy trialed at CHoR and VCU Medical Center receives green light from FDA
18 December

Promising new sickle cell therapy trialed at CHoR and VCU Medical Center receives green light from FDA

12th & Marshall, Winter 2023-24 issue
05 January

12th & Marshall, Winter 2023-24 issue

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

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

VCU climbs to No. 47 among U.S public research universities
08 December

VCU climbs to No. 47 among U.S public research universities

VCU liver institute names Saul Karpen as its first Chief Scientific Officer
05 December

VCU liver institute names Saul Karpen as its first Chief Scientific Officer

U.S. News & World Report recognizes VCU Medical Center and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital among “Best Hospitals for Maternity”
05 December

U.S. News & World Report recognizes VCU Medical Center and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital among “Best Hospitals for Maternity”

‘Remember and Commit:’ School of Medicine researchers tackle obstacles and developments in HIV treatment
01 December

‘Remember and Commit:’ School of Medicine researchers tackle obstacles and developments in HIV treatment

VCU Health researchers find neurological clues for treating overactive bladders
01 December

VCU Health researchers find neurological clues for treating overactive bladders

VCU liver institute leader earns No. 2 lifetime ranking worldwide for study of liver diseases
28 November

VCU liver institute leader earns No. 2 lifetime ranking worldwide for study of liver diseases

Racism and Health research guide created by VCU librarians provides crucial resources for students, instructors and researchers
27 November

Racism and Health research guide created by VCU librarians provides crucial resources for students, instructors and researchers

School-wide food drive for Ram Pantry kicks off after Thanksgiving
20 November

School-wide food drive for Ram Pantry kicks off after Thanksgiving

When cells touch, their genetics change – and in pinpointing how, VCU researchers may open a new front in understanding cancer
15 November

When cells touch, their genetics change – and in pinpointing how, VCU researchers may open a new front in understanding cancer

Another chance at Jeopardy! success for CHoR’s vice chair of research, Dr. Henry Rozycki
14 November

Another chance at Jeopardy! success for CHoR’s vice chair of research, Dr. Henry Rozycki

VCU Health’s ALS clinic receives Certified Treatment Center of Excellence designation
10 November

VCU Health’s ALS clinic receives Certified Treatment Center of Excellence designation

A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality
10 November

A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality

With a single shipment, VCU liver institute takes a major step toward becoming a hub for global research
09 November

With a single shipment, VCU liver institute takes a major step toward becoming a hub for global research

Inventor of ‘world standard’ for determining ICU patient comfort named VCU Innovator of the Year
06 November

Inventor of ‘world standard’ for determining ICU patient comfort named VCU Innovator of the Year

Expanding pharmacists’ role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion over 30 years, VCU-led study
03 November

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

Department of Radiology chair elected president of medical education leadership society
30 October

Department of Radiology chair elected president of medical education leadership society

Merging medicine and mountains
24 October

Merging medicine and mountains

‘Incredible things happen when you care about people’: Virtual town hall recaps School of Medicine achievements
23 October

‘Incredible things happen when you care about people’: Virtual town hall recaps School of Medicine achievements

Forging connections: Dr. Fadi Salloum on the power of translational research and academic mentorship
20 October

Forging connections: Dr. Fadi Salloum on the power of translational research and academic mentorship

Dr. Alice Coombs becomes first Black female president of Medical Society of Virginia
19 October

Dr. Alice Coombs becomes first Black female president of Medical Society of Virginia

Department of Family Medicine's Dr. Denée Moore named president of statewide advocacy organization
18 October

Department of Family Medicine's Dr. Denée Moore named president of statewide advocacy organization

M2 reflects on 'utterly fascinating' early exposure to neurosurgery
17 October

M2 reflects on 'utterly fascinating' early exposure to neurosurgery

At the ‘extreme edge’ of transplant possibility, VCU Health says ‘Yes’ to liver cancer patient
16 October

At the ‘extreme edge’ of transplant possibility, VCU Health says ‘Yes’ to liver cancer patient

Dr. Kendler achieves ‘No. 1 lifetime ranking’ status among all psychiatry scholars worldwide
13 October

Dr. Kendler achieves ‘No. 1 lifetime ranking’ status among all psychiatry scholars worldwide

Bringing to light health disparities in the community and on campus, VCU hosts second History and Health Symposium
13 October

Bringing to light health disparities in the community and on campus, VCU hosts second History and Health Symposium

Endowed professorships and chairs have far-reaching impact
12 October

Endowed professorships and chairs have far-reaching impact

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research Center receives prestigious designation
12 October

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research Center receives prestigious designation

VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’
11 October

VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’

Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center funds three interdisciplinary scientific investigations
05 October

Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center funds three interdisciplinary scientific investigations

Internationally renowned specialist to headline annual symposium on brain injury rehabilitation
29 September

Internationally renowned specialist to headline annual symposium on brain injury rehabilitation

No Limits: Alumni Couple's Experience Inspires Planned Gift to Medicine
26 September

No Limits: Alumni Couple's Experience Inspires Planned Gift to Medicine

Massey study on neighborhood exposures and racial segregation on cancer risk receives national grant
25 September

Massey study on neighborhood exposures and racial segregation on cancer risk receives national grant

School of Medicine celebrates faculty achievement with annual awards
21 September

School of Medicine celebrates faculty achievement with annual awards

VCU Massey Cancer Center celebrates national designation with name change
20 September

VCU Massey Cancer Center celebrates national designation with name change

VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.
18 September

VCU ranked among top 20 most innovative public universities in the U.S.

New neuro-oncology chief aims to expand clinical trials and collaborations at VCU Massey Cancer Center
15 September

New neuro-oncology chief aims to expand clinical trials and collaborations at VCU Massey Cancer Center

Project Gabriel commission presents recommendations of options for VCU to memorialize enslaved people who labored on MCV grounds and property
15 September

Project Gabriel commission presents recommendations of options for VCU to memorialize enslaved people who labored on MCV grounds and property

Medical student orientation session sheds light on systemic health inequities
11 September

Medical student orientation session sheds light on systemic health inequities

Kids in crisis: Pediatric specialists reflect on the increasing numbers of U.S teens experiencing mental health challenges
11 September

Kids in crisis: Pediatric specialists reflect on the increasing numbers of U.S teens experiencing mental health challenges

Children’s Hospital of Richmond to host lecture on AI in medicine
08 September

Children’s Hospital of Richmond to host lecture on AI in medicine

Two current and one former School of Medicine faculty members receive prestigious awards at annual Faculty Convocation
07 September

Two current and one former School of Medicine faculty members receive prestigious awards at annual Faculty Convocation

Rural health at the center of new family medicine residency program
07 September

Rural health at the center of new family medicine residency program

VCU liver institute director leads review of noninvasive tests that could be alternatives to painful biopsies
07 September

VCU liver institute director leads review of noninvasive tests that could be alternatives to painful biopsies

"Unbelievable": Patients express gratitude for their VCU Health care teams
07 September

"Unbelievable": Patients express gratitude for their VCU Health care teams

Aspiring medical scientist Anne Skelton wants to use her research to become a better surgeon
05 September

Aspiring medical scientist Anne Skelton wants to use her research to become a better surgeon

Promising young doctor remembered for love, kindness and determination
05 September

Promising young doctor remembered for love, kindness and determination

VCU Global Health Symposium on Sept. 9 focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion worldwide
05 September

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

With talent ranging from the lab to the stage, VCU senior sees a future in medicine and mental health advocacy
05 September

With talent ranging from the lab to the stage, VCU senior sees a future in medicine and mental health advocacy

Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers for excellence
31 August

Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers for excellence

VCU Health honors Breastfeeding Champions at community event
28 August

VCU Health honors Breastfeeding Champions at community event

First undergraduate McNair Scholars at VCU use summer research program to propel doctoral dreams
23 August

First undergraduate McNair Scholars at VCU use summer research program to propel doctoral dreams

Minding the Gap: VCU Richmond Brain Health Initiative
22 August

Minding the Gap: VCU Richmond Brain Health Initiative

VCU liver institute expands international ties to train next generation of specialists
15 August

VCU liver institute expands international ties to train next generation of specialists

Listen to new podcast series about DEI impacts on health care
08 August

Listen to new podcast series about DEI impacts on health care

VCU Health surgeons launch robotic living liver procurement
08 August

VCU Health surgeons launch robotic living liver procurement

Two VCU Health hospitals recognized nationally for stroke care
04 August

Two VCU Health hospitals recognized nationally for stroke care

VCU Health expands partnership with U.S. Navy to improve trauma care, disaster response
03 August

VCU Health expands partnership with U.S. Navy to improve trauma care, disaster response

All VCU Health System hospitals receive national recognition for exceptional patient care
28 July

All VCU Health System hospitals receive national recognition for exceptional patient care

Pointing to lessons learned from the battlefield, VCU symposium highlights importance of responsive trauma and critical care
28 July

Pointing to lessons learned from the battlefield, VCU symposium highlights importance of responsive trauma and critical care

Welcome Class of 2027
25 July

Welcome Class of 2027

21-year-old's quality of life improves after innovative spinal surgery
24 July

21-year-old's quality of life improves after innovative spinal surgery

Alcohol researchers receive competitive NIH training grant
19 July

Alcohol researchers receive competitive NIH training grant

School of Medicine dean joins panel on the future of health care
18 July

School of Medicine dean joins panel on the future of health care

First pediatric patient admitted to Children’s Tower as part of clinical trial
17 July

First pediatric patient admitted to Children’s Tower as part of clinical trial

Interdisciplinary study from VCU reveals health care costs of extreme heat
17 July

Interdisciplinary study from VCU reveals health care costs of extreme heat

Smell and taste loss is no longer a reliable indicator of COVID‐19 infection, new research suggests
14 July

Smell and taste loss is no longer a reliable indicator of COVID‐19 infection, new research suggests

More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses
11 July

More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses

Alum’s new book tackles the ‘enigmatic’ disease of lupus
10 July

Alum’s new book tackles the ‘enigmatic’ disease of lupus

Wellness session highlights self-care techniques for new doctors
05 July

Wellness session highlights self-care techniques for new doctors

A budding scientist goes to Washington
03 July

A budding scientist goes to Washington

Long COVID and pregnancy in a post-pandemic world
29 June

Long COVID and pregnancy in a post-pandemic world

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

Dying too soon: New report reveals deep and persistent health disparities in Northern Virginia

VCU researchers want to develop better tools to help diagnose millions of patients with liver disease
27 June

VCU researchers want to develop better tools to help diagnose millions of patients with liver disease

New Scholarship Invests in LGBTQIA+ Health Care Needs
27 June

New Scholarship Invests in LGBTQIA+ Health Care Needs

Morgan’s story: An uncommon pediatric diagnosis required unmatched teamwork
26 June

Morgan’s story: An uncommon pediatric diagnosis required unmatched teamwork

U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in eight specialties
21 June

U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in eight specialties

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

VCU Health supports transgender and non-binary community with pronoun pins

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

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

A dad’s life saved — with less scarring for son — in first fully robotic living donor liver transplant at VCU Health
14 June

A dad’s life saved — with less scarring for son — in first fully robotic living donor liver transplant at VCU Health

OB-GYN Faculty Chair Honors Pioneering Leader
12 June

OB-GYN Faculty Chair Honors Pioneering Leader

12th & Marshall, Spring 2023 issue
08 June

12th & Marshall, Spring 2023 issue

What does it mean to be a Comprehensive Cancer Center?
08 June

What does it mean to be a Comprehensive Cancer Center?

Conference features research project to support firefighters with cancer
06 June

Conference features research project to support firefighters with cancer

Making a big difference with a little planning
06 June

Making a big difference with a little planning

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

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

Taking the long view
05 June

Taking the long view

Coaching surgeons
05 June

Coaching surgeons

Massey announces transitions in clinical research leadership roles
02 June

Massey announces transitions in clinical research leadership roles

The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed
01 June

The U.S. life expectancy disadvantage is worse than previously believed

VCU and the VA: A proud partnership
26 May

VCU and the VA: A proud partnership

VCU Health: A Global Leader in Mental Health
25 May

VCU Health: A Global Leader in Mental Health

Practicing compassion
24 May

Practicing compassion

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

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

Reunion Weekend 2023
18 May

Reunion Weekend 2023

Fighting fentanyl
17 May

Fighting fentanyl

The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended. What does that mean?
15 May

The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended. What does that mean?

Class of 2023: Medical school graduate Rachel Easter loves to hear patients’ stories
11 May

Class of 2023: Medical school graduate Rachel Easter loves to hear patients’ stories

Class of 2023: With an expanding world view, Ishaan Nandwani sees medicine as service
08 May

Class of 2023: With an expanding world view, Ishaan Nandwani sees medicine as service

From smoking to scenic rivers, VCU students spotlight their insight at research symposiums
02 May

From smoking to scenic rivers, VCU students spotlight their insight at research symposiums

10 VCU students and recent alums receive Fulbright awards for 2023-24
02 May

10 VCU students and recent alums receive Fulbright awards for 2023-24

‘Don’t be afraid to explore’
27 April

‘Don’t be afraid to explore’

More than 2,700 VCU and VCU Health employees are honored for reaching service milestones
27 April

More than 2,700 VCU and VCU Health employees are honored for reaching service milestones

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

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

Living liver donation growing as Hume-Lee director passes 800 career cases
19 April

Living liver donation growing as Hume-Lee director passes 800 career cases

With $1.52M grant, VCU chemistry professor seeks a solution to benefit chemo and dialysis patients
18 April

With $1.52M grant, VCU chemistry professor seeks a solution to benefit chemo and dialysis patients

Class of 2023: Akhila Kunuthuru finds path to medical school and a community she can count on at VCU
13 April

Class of 2023: Akhila Kunuthuru finds path to medical school and a community she can count on at VCU

Community provides valuable feedback, ideas to VCU’s Project Gabriel
13 April

Community provides valuable feedback, ideas to VCU’s Project Gabriel

New programming explores the impacts of structural racism on the health of Black mothers
12 April

New programming explores the impacts of structural racism on the health of Black mothers

Longtime VCU coworkers forever linked by living donor kidney transplant
11 April

Longtime VCU coworkers forever linked by living donor kidney transplant

Virtual VCU worlds used to train, teach and treat in the real one
04 April

Virtual VCU worlds used to train, teach and treat in the real one

More than 210 VCU Health doctors recognized as Richmond “Top Docs”
04 April

More than 210 VCU Health doctors recognized as Richmond “Top Docs”

VCU announces new School of Population Health
03 April

VCU announces new School of Population Health

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

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

In time of transition, VCU is stepping forward to lead a transformation, Rao says in State of the University speech
29 March

In time of transition, VCU is stepping forward to lead a transformation, Rao says in State of the University speech

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates ribbon-cutting of new Children’s Tower
28 March

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates ribbon-cutting of new Children’s Tower

Alum brings family medicine approach to student health
24 March

Alum brings family medicine approach to student health

Match Day 2023: A momentous occasion
22 March

Match Day 2023: A momentous occasion

Coaching surgeons: A behind the court look at the VCU Sports Medicine Clinic’s efforts to patch up players and train the next generation
21 March

Coaching surgeons: A behind the court look at the VCU Sports Medicine Clinic’s efforts to patch up players and train the next generation

VCU is in the middle of it all
17 March

VCU is in the middle of it all

As a microbiology ambassador, Annie Hinson helps establish new student group and promotes science in the community
17 March

As a microbiology ambassador, Annie Hinson helps establish new student group and promotes science in the community

A man to fix your achy breaky heart
14 March

A man to fix your achy breaky heart

Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades
13 March

Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades

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

Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world

Dr. Donna Jackson becomes chair of the AAMC’s National Committee on Student Diversity Affairs
09 March

Dr. Donna Jackson becomes chair of the AAMC’s National Committee on Student Diversity Affairs

Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health
07 March

Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health

Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards
28 February

Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards

Wellness warriors: Class of 2023’s Bob Jones and Rhea Sharma strive to normalize the need for mental health support during medical school
28 February

Wellness warriors: Class of 2023’s Bob Jones and Rhea Sharma strive to normalize the need for mental health support during medical school

Project Gabriel: President’s Special Commission on Slavery and Justice will help VCU reconcile the past with the present
24 February

Project Gabriel: President’s Special Commission on Slavery and Justice will help VCU reconcile the past with the present

Medical students challenge the 'Things We Do for No Reason'
24 February

Medical students challenge the 'Things We Do for No Reason'

Sparking change ‘from the kids up’
22 February

Sparking change ‘from the kids up’

First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU
20 February

First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU

Addressing social isolation may be key in preventing mass shootings, study finds
17 February

Addressing social isolation may be key in preventing mass shootings, study finds

What does Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest tell us about heart health and sports?
15 February

What does Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest tell us about heart health and sports?

Puppy love: Dogs On Call deliver custom valentines
14 February

Puppy love: Dogs On Call deliver custom valentines

Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year
13 February

Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year

New clinical study is analyzing how gut microbe transplants could help curb alcohol use
09 February

New clinical study is analyzing how gut microbe transplants could help curb alcohol use

Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness
07 February

Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness

Artificial intelligence and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction, VCU-led research shows
03 February

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

Warner tours innovative research space at VCU School of Medicine
01 February

Warner tours innovative research space at VCU School of Medicine

New fellowship expands opportunities for M.D.-Ph.D. students
25 January

New fellowship expands opportunities for M.D.-Ph.D. students

Former NIH director to feature on Facts & Faith Fridays
20 January

Former NIH director to feature on Facts & Faith Fridays

VCU Massey’s Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program expands with new clinic space
19 January

VCU Massey’s Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program expands with new clinic space

Love of Teaching, Patient Care Inspires Professorship
17 January

Love of Teaching, Patient Care Inspires Professorship

Health equity and economic justice, VCU Health podcasts to listen to this MLK Jr. Day
13 January

Health equity and economic justice, VCU Health podcasts to listen to this MLK Jr. Day

Fourth-year medical student Nicole Ng is dedicated to advancing the field of hepatology for underserved patients
10 January

Fourth-year medical student Nicole Ng is dedicated to advancing the field of hepatology for underserved patients

VCU names Arturo P. Saavedra dean of VCU School of Medicine and VCU Health executive VP for medical affairs
09 January

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

Stories of 2022
05 January

Stories of 2022

Expanding care for kids and health care at home
28 December

Expanding care for kids and health care at home