{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/change-agent.html","Article Headline": "Change agent","Article Subhead": "John L. Beyer, M.D., and the VCU Department of Psychiatry are poised to expand access to mental healthcare — across the region and across the lifespan.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/beyer-web.png","Author": "Caroline Kettlewell","Date": "2026/07/13","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Faculty achievement, Featured (12th & Marshall), Featured Article, Psychiatry"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/training-the-next-generation-of-doctors-to-meet-rural-healthcare-needs/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/training-the-next-generation-of-doctors-to-meet-rural-healthcare-needs.html","Article Headline": "Training the next generation of doctors to meet rural healthcare needs","Article Subhead": "VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital’s inaugural family medicine residents reflect on the past year in South Hill.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/familymedicineresidency.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/07/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Family medicine, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Resident, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "nutured-by-nature","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/nurtured-by-nature-investigating-the-potential-of-outdoor-education-as-medicine-.html","Article Headline": "Nurtured by nature: Investigating the potential of outdoor education as medicine ","Article Subhead": "Inspired by a local park, third-year medical student Eleanor Dalsass wants to understand how nature can impact lifelong well-being. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/eleanor-cropped.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/07/08","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Class of 2028, Community engagement, Education, Family medicine, Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship, Primary care, Research, Student research, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/new-ai-powered-platform-helps-researchers-find-promising-cancer-therapies-faster","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-ai-powered-platform-helps-researchers-find-promising-cancer-therapies-faster.html","Article Headline": "New AI-powered platform helps researchers find promising cancer therapies faster","Article Subhead": "The approach, which could help guide more personalized treatment decisions, uses cancer cells from patients to create tiny, lab-grown replicas of tumors, known as organoids.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/AIStock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/07/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/redefining-wellness.html","Article Headline": "Redefining wellness","Article Subhead": "How VCU Health, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the School of Medicine are supporting the well-being of patients, students and the community in uncommon ways.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2026/wellness-web.png","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski and Holly Prestidge","Date": "2026/07/06","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Community engagement, Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, MCV Foundation, Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/physician-finds-second-life-in-music","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/physician-finds-second-life-in-music.html","Article Headline": "Physician and alum finds ‘second life’ in music","Article Subhead": "Perry G. Fine, an alum of the VCU School of Medicine, has completed and produced a musical, written a symphony and helped organize a medical orchestra at the University of Utah, where he is an anesthesiology professor.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PerryFine.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, MCV Foundation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/stravitzsanyal-liver-institute-at-vcu-opens-clinical-research-imaging-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/stravitzsanyal-liver-institute-at-vcu-opens-clinical-research-imaging-center-to-advance-liver-disease-treatments.html","Article Headline": "Stravitz‑Sanyal liver institute at VCU opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to advance liver disease treatments","Article Subhead": "The facility in Richmond, which includes a cutting-edge PET/CT scanner, will target conditions that have become global health challenges.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Stravitz-Sanyalclinicalcenter.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-low-risk-jumpstart.html","Article Headline": "‘A low-risk jumpstart’ ","Article Subhead": "Through the Prematriculation Program, incoming students get an early look at their first-year of medical school. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/prematriculated-students.png","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/06/30","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2029, Class of 2030, Community engagement, Education, Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/virginia-authorizes-funding-for-vcu-to-purchase-altria-center-for-research-and-technology","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-authorizes-funding-for-vcu-to-purchase-altria-center-for-research-and-technology.html","Article Headline": "Virginia authorizes funding for VCU to purchase Altria Center for Research and Technology","Article Subhead": "The 450,000-square-foot center will replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Altriabuilding.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Education, Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-next-chapter-from-cert-student-to-m1.html","Article Headline": "The next chapter: From CERT student to M1","Article Subhead": "Incoming medical student Yvette Gamor reflects on the skills and confidence she built in the School of Medicine’s Premedical Graduate Health Sciences Program.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/YvetteGamorCERT.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2026/06/29","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "CERT, Class of 2030, Family medicine, Featured Article, Medical education, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/massey-researchers-lead-multi-decade-analysis-of-new-cancer-incidence-among-survivors/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-researchers-lead-multi-decade-analysis-of-new-cancer-incidence-among-survivors.html","Article Headline": "Massey researchers lead multi-decade analysis of new cancer incidence among survivors","Article Subhead": "As people continue to live longer and the survival rate of cancer diagnoses increases, Massey researchers provide understanding for cancer risks change over time and across generations","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Bellringstockimage.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/the-science-of-pawsitive-connections-25-years-of-therapy-dog-research-at-vcu/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-science-of-pawsitive-connections-25-years-of-therapy-dog-research-at-vcu.html","Article Headline": "The science of 'pawsitive' connections: 25 years of therapy dog research at VCU","Article Subhead": "The Center for Human-Animal Interaction at VCU continues to lead the pack in compassionate patient care and animal-assisted research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DoC.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/they-helped-launch-and-guide-the-growth-of-virginia-childrens-care-network-improving-the-health-of-our-communitys-kids","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/they-helped-launch-and-guide-the-growth-of-virginia-childrens-care-network-improving-the-health-of-our-communitys-kids.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine alums honored for their commitment to improving the health of the community","Article Subhead": "Alumni Tamara Sutherland, M.D. and Liv Gorla, M.D. helped launch and guide the growth of Virginia Children’s Care Network","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/GorlaSutherland.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Community engagement, Education, Pediatrics, VCU Health, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/massey-doctors-discuss-new-pancreatic-cancer-drug-that-doubles-survival-in-advanced-disease/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-doctors-discuss-new-pancreatic-cancer-drug-that-doubles-survival-in-advanced-disease.html","Article Headline": "Massey doctors discuss new pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival in advanced disease","Article Subhead": "Landmark findings from a phase 3 clinical trial on daraxonrasib also found fewer side effects reported than chemotherapy.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PancreasModel.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/celebrating-a-legacy-of-community-impact/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-a-legacy-of-community-impact.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating a legacy of community impact","Article Subhead": "The Massey Advisory Board honors outgoing director with the Robert A. Winn, M.D., Community Impact Fund","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RobertWinnandAmyWilliams.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Education, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Honors and awards, Health disparities"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-blood-score-may-help-identify-patients-most-at-risk-of-liver-failure-liver-cancer-or-death/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-blood-score-may-help-identify-patients-most-at-risk-of-liver-failure-liver-cancer-or-death.html","Article Headline": "New blood score may help identify patients most at risk of liver failure, liver cancer or death","Article Subhead": "Results from the new study suggest that the blood test could help doctors identify higher-risk liver disease patients sooner.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Liverstockimage.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "spring2026","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/12th--marshall-spring-2026.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Spring 2026 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2026/12marshall-spring2026-cover-web.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/22","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Ext Url": "walk-the-walk-2026","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/walk-the-walk-2026-vcu-health-welcomes-new-house-staff-and-leadership-.html","Article Headline": "Walk the Walk 2026: VCU Health welcomes new house staff and leadership","Article Subhead": "This month, more than 260 trainees transitioned into the next phase of their medical careers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WtW-4.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/06/18","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Residency match, Resident, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/patricia-sime-md-honored-advancing-philanthropic-collaboration-vcu-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/patricia-sime-md-honored-for-advancing-philanthropic-collaboration-at-vcu-health.html","Article Headline": "Department chair honored for advancing philanthropic collaboration at VCU Health","Article Subhead": "Patricia Sime, M.D., chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine, is the 2026 recipient of the MCV Foundation’s Irby Award.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VCUH_PatriciaSime_Award_1092s.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Professorship, Faculty Success, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-ranks-among-worlds-top-20-of-global-universities","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-ranks-among-worlds-top-20-of-global-universities.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine subject areas rank in top 15% globally","Article Subhead": "In new listings from U.S. News & World Report, 16 VCU subject areas are highlighted among the world’s best, including a No. 8 ranking for gastroenterology and hepatology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/pharmtox-dev/VCUMCVStock131106_108.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Education, Featured Article, Global health, Graduate education, Graduate medical education, Internal medicine, Medical education, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-just-lyme-what-you-need-to-know-about-other-emerging-tick-borne-diseases/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-just-lyme-what-you-need-to-know-about-other-emerging-tick-borne-diseases.html","Article Headline": "More than just Lyme: What you need to know about other emerging tick-borne diseases","Article Subhead": "Richard Marconi, Ph.D., shares advice on recognizing and treating the various tick-borne illnesses found on the East Coast.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/tick.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Microbiology and immunology, Research, VCU Health, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/06/09/vcus-cari-facility-reopens-with-major-mri-upgrade-opening-new-avenues-for-brain-and-metabolic-research/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcus-cari-facility-reopens-with-major-mri-upgrade-opening-new-avenues-for-brain-and-metabolic-research.html","Article Headline": "VCU’s CARI facility reopens with major MRI upgrade, opening new avenues for brain and metabolic research","Article Subhead": "VCU’s research-dedicated MRI facility returns from a comprehensive renovation with a new Philips MR7700 — and capabilities that open entirely new frontiers for investigators across the university","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MRIstock.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Education, Graduate education, Neurology, Neuroscience and Anatomy, NIH grant, Psychiatry, Research, Research and Innovation, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/virginia-public-health-leaders-turn-community-priorities-into-action/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-public-health-leaders-turn-community-priorities-into-action.html","Article Headline": "Virginia public health leaders turn community priorities into action","Article Subhead": "More than 230 public health experts, scientists and community advocates convened at the Virginia Public Health Summit on Cancer. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VPHS-main.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Community engagement, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-study-reveals-turbocharged-glp-1-drug-helps-shed-body-weight-and-fat-in-the-liver/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-study-reveals-turbocharged-glp-1-drug-helps-shed-body-weight-and-fat-in-the-liver.html","Article Headline": "New study reveals turbocharged GLP-1 drug helps shed body weight and fat in the liver","Article Subhead": "The research’s senior author, Arun Sanyal, M.D., is leading international efforts to understand survodutide’s impact on liver health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/liver-research-GettyImages.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Internal medicine, NIH grant, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/story-heart-center-grew-its-name","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-story-of-a-heart-center-that-grew-its-name.html","Article Headline": "The story of a heart center that grew its name","Article Subhead": "Across the Pauley Heart Center and the VCU School of Medicine, donors, volunteers and champions have played a defining role in advancing care, research and education.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Pauley-Image.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Pauley Heart Center, Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/story-heart-center-grew-its-name","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-story-of-a-heart-center-that-grew-into-its-name.html","Article Headline": "The story of a heart center that grew into its name","Article Subhead": "Across the Pauley Heart Center and the VCU School of Medicine, donors, volunteers and champions have played a defining role in advancing care, research and education. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/01PauleyPavilion.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Clinical trial, Community engagement, Education, Internal medicine, MCV Foundation, Medical education, Pauley Heart Center, Philanthropy, Professorship, Research, Scholarship, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "finding-a-home-in-richmond-and-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-a-home-in-richmond-and-research.html","Article Headline": "Finding a home in Richmond and research","Article Subhead": "Medical doctors and international Ph.D. students Shady Azzam and Nada Nassif are training to become better physicians through research. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NadaShady.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/06/02","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Clinical care, Dermatology, Education, Featured Article, Graduate education, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Mentorship, Microbiology and immunology, Ph.D. program, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/massey-shares-findings-on-glp-1-use-and-cancer-outcomes-other-innovative-research-at-asco-annual-meeting-2026/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-shares-innovative-research-at-asco-annual-meeting-2026.html","Article Headline": "Massey shares innovative research at ASCO Annual Meeting 2026","Article Subhead": "VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center continued to be at the forefront for high-impact, cutting-edge research at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/ASCO_2026.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-pioneer-in-lyme-disease-puts-another-tick-borne-menace-in-his-sights","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-pioneer-in-lyme-disease-puts-another-tick-borne-menace-in-his-sights.html","Article Headline": "VCU pioneer in Lyme disease puts another tick-borne menace in his sights","Article Subhead": "Richard Marconi is developing a test for babesiosis, a growing threat to humans and animals.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MarconiBabeosis.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/06/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Graduate education, Mentorship, Microbiology and immunology, Ph.D. program, Research, Research and Innovation, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/national-cancer-research-month/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/national-cancer-research-month-each-discovery-adds-a-little-piece-to-the-puzzle.html","Article Headline": "National Cancer Research Month: Each discovery adds a little piece to the puzzle","Article Subhead": "Paula Bos, Ph.D., cancer biology program co-leader and associate professor in the Department of Pathology about her career, the critical role of funding in the discovery of new medical breakthroughs, the future of cancer science, and more.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/paula_bos(1).jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Massey Cancer Center, Pathology, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/changemakers-honored-at-vcus-excellence-in-community-engagement-awards-ceremony","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/changemakers-honored-at-vcus-excellence-in-community-engagement-awards-ceremony.html","Article Headline": "Dual-doctoral students honored at VCU’s Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony","Article Subhead": "The awards for research, teaching and partnerships reflect commitment on campus and off.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NinaDashti-Gibson.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Massey Cancer Center, Medical education, Medical Scientist Training Program, Mentorship, Ph.D. program, Honors and awards, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/changing-the-conversation-about-neurodiversity","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/changing-the-conversation-about-neurodiversity.html","Article Headline": "Changing the conversation about neurodiversity","Article Subhead": "Carla Wall, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, answers questions about how an uptick in autism spectrum disorder diagnoses can lead to more widespread support and understanding. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/neurodivergence_cropped.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health, Around Campus, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/large-scale-clinical-trial-provides-long-sought-answers-for-treating-chiari-malformation-and-syringomyelia/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/clinical-trial-provides-answers-for-treating-rare-pediatric-neurological-diseases.html","Article Headline": "Clinical trial provides answers for treating rare pediatric neurological diseases","Article Subhead": "Led by neurosurgeon and department chair David Limbrick, M.D., Ph.D., the study compared two surgical approaches for Chiari malformation and syringomyelia","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/20260401_HMR_DavidLimbrick_06.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/preserving-the-dream-of-motherhood-for-cancer-patients.html","Article Headline": "Preserving the dream of motherhood for cancer patients","Article Subhead": "Patient Kelsey Holmes established the Nest Fertility Fund in the School of Medicine after facing decisions about her own breast cancer diagnosis and the impact of treatment on fertility.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CROPPED_Kelsey_Holmes.jpg","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski","Date": "2026/05/26","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/bolder-vision-supporting-oculoplastic-surgery-vcu-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-bolder-vision-supporting-oculoplastic-surgery-at-vcu-health.html","Article Headline": "A bolder vision: supporting oculoplastic surgery at VCU Health","Article Subhead": "VCU alums and longtime supporters Don and Michele Romano created a fund that will expand oculoplastic expertise in the Department of Ophthalmology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/01_Romanos.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Dermatology, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, MCV Foundation, Medical education, Ophthalmology, Philanthropy, Scholarship, VCU Health, Around Campus, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/star-from-broadways-hamilton-visits-and-helps-fundraise-for-chor","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/star-from-broadways-hamilton-visits-and-helps-fundraise-for-chor.html","Article Headline": "Star from Broadway’s 'Hamilton' visits and helps fundraise for CHoR","Article Subhead": "Actor and pediatric epilepsy advocate Miguel Cervantes brought heart and song to ninth annual Words & Wisdom event","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Hamilton_Hero.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Neurology, Pediatrics, Philanthropy, VCU Health, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/05/25/celebrating-the-people-behind-the-science-vcus-wright-center-marks-clinical-trials-day/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-the-people-behind-the-science.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating the people behind the science","Article Subhead": "The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research marked International Clinical Trials Day by highlighting clinical research professionals","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WrightCenterInternationalTrialsDay.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/25","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Around Campus, Staff achievement"},{"Ext Url": "staff-distinction-awards-2026","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/staff-distinction-awards-celebrates-the-teamwork-of-education-.html","Article Headline": "Staff Distinction Awards celebrate the teamwork behind education ","Article Subhead": "Four individuals and one team were recognized for their professional dedication ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Staff-Awards-1(1).png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/05/20","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Family medicine, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Pharmacology and toxicology, Honors and awards, Staff achievement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/an-avenue-of-scholarship-support.html","Article Headline": "An avenue of scholarship support","Article Subhead": "A friendship forged among VCU School of Medicine alumni on Monument Avenue has grown into a scholarship that encourages future physicians to follow their calling.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/260417-som-m81-at-tobacco-co-0001-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Hayley Roulston","Date": "2026/05/20","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Scholarship"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/class-of-2026-neha-veeramalla-keeps-psychology-and-mentorship-at-front-of-mind","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2026-neha-veeramalla-keeps-psychology-and-mentorship-at-front-of-mind.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2026: Neha Veeramalla keeps psychology and mentorship at front of mind","Article Subhead": "Veeramalla’s well-rounded undergraduate research experience included studies related to substance use, spinal cord injury patients, and pregnant and postpartum women.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NehaVeeramalla.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, OB-GYN, Psychiatry, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Around Campus, Health disparities, Public health, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/she-breathes-life-into-the-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/she-breathes-life-into-the-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis.html","Article Headline": "VCU physician-researcher Patricia Sime breathes life into the fight against pulmonary fibrosis","Article Subhead": "Sime, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, makes patients her partners as she expands knowledge and treatment of the lung condition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DrSimePulmonaryFibrosis.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Professorship, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/restoring-life-giving-back-vcu-health-trauma-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/restoring-life-giving-back-at-vcu-health-trauma-center.html","Article Headline": "Restoring life: Giving back at VCU Health Trauma Center","Article Subhead": "As a volunteer with the Trauma Survivors Network, Wendy Cowan is determined to use her experience to support trauma survivors and the healthcare workers caring for them.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WendyCowan.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Emergency medicine, Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-dean-named-aoa-president.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine dean named AOA president","Article Subhead": "Stephen Kates, M.D., interim dean of the School of Medicine and executive vice president of medical affairs for VCU Health, will serve as president of the American Orthopaedic Association for the next year. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/deankates.png","Author": "Jim Nolan","Date": "2026/05/18","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Community engagement, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Orthopaedics, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/thank-you-for-supporting-our-graduates.html","Article Headline": "Thank you for supporting our graduates","Article Subhead": "It was an honor to participate in our hooding and advanced degree recognition ceremonies last weekend.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader_kates.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/18","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/elementary-school-principals-life-is-saved-by-collaborative-teamwork-of-richmond-medical-community/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/elementary-school-principals-life-is-saved-by-collaborative-teamwork-of-richmond-medical-community.html","Article Headline": "Elementary school principal’s life is saved by collaborative teamwork of Richmond medical community","Article Subhead": "The unwavering dedication of VCU Medical Center’s Level I trauma center helped Greg Muzik recover after a devastating cyclist v. vehicle crash.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Greg-Muzik-School-Photo.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Emergency medicine, Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-milestone-tulip-award-at-vcu-health-.html","Article Headline": "A milestone TULIP Award at VCU Health ","Article Subhead": "M4 Charles Payne was recognized for extraordinary compassion during his OB-GYN rotation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/TULIP(1).png","Author": "Hayley Roulston","Date": "2026/05/18","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-ceo-takes-a-paws-on-approach-to-leadership-as-a-therapy-dog-volunteer/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/at-the-heart-of-health-vcu-health-ceo-takes-a-paws-on-approach-to-leadership-as-a-therapy-dog-volunteer.html","Article Headline": "At the Heart of Health: VCU Health CEO takes a paws-on approach to leadership as a therapy dog volunteer","Article Subhead": "Marlon Levy’s focus on workforce wellness separates him – and his Goldendoodle Charlie – from the rest of the pack.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LevyDOC-with-CHOR-TeamMembers_ER.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/14","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Around 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"https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/05/07/wright-center-graduate-students-win-honors-at-vcus-20th-annual-womens-health-research-day/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wright-center-graduate-students-win-honors-at-vcus-20th-annual-womens-health-research-day.html","Article Headline": "Wright Center graduate students win honors at VCU’s 20th Annual Women’s Health Research Day","Article Subhead": "The event, hosted by the VCU Institute for Women’s Health, centered on the theme “Midlife Matters: Integrating Menopause Research, Innovation and Impact.”","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/honors-at-Womens-Health-Research-Day.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Graduate education, Massey Cancer Center, Ph.D. program, Research, Student research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Honors and awards, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "sravani-classof2026","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2026-sravani-buddhavarapu-keeps-music-and-medicine-in-harmony-.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2026: Sravani Buddhavarapu keeps music and medicine in harmony ","Article Subhead": "After releasing her debut album last month, the graduating M4 is ready to bring her musical and medical talents to residency training. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Sravani-1.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/05/05","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Community engagement, Education, Featured Article, Graduation, Internal medicine, Residency match"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/six-faculty-members-named-202526-shift-labs-faculty-fellow-awardees","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/six-faculty-members-named-202526-shift-labs-faculty-fellow-awardees.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine professor among six faculty members named 2025–26 Shift Labs Faculty Fellow Awardees","Article Subhead": "The Office of Innovation and Strategic Design initiative highlights creative and entrepreneurial educators who are shaping VCU and beyond.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/ShiftLab.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Internal medicine, Research, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/05/01/wright-center-awards-four-nih-funded-grants-to-accelerate-medical-research/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-ai-to-wearables-vcus-wright-center-awards-four-nih-funded-grants-to-accelerate-medical-research.html","Article Headline": "From A.I. to Wearables: VCU’s Wright Center awards four NIH-funded grants to accelerate medical research","Article Subhead": "The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announced the awarding of $100,000 to four interdisciplinary research projects at Virginia Commonwealth University.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/2026-Wright-Center-Translational-Science-Pilot-Winners.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/05/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, NIH grant, Psychiatry, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/the-new-vcu-annual-research-impact-awards-recognize-10-honorees","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-new-vcu-annual-research-impact-awards-recognize-10-honorees.html","Article Headline": "Three School of Medicine researchers honored at inaugural VCU Annual Research Impact Awards","Article Subhead": "The first VCU-ARIA ceremony honored outstanding academic and scientific research achievements by faculty and postdoctoral fellows, celebrating discoveries and innovative research that is improving society.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/PaigeAllenARIA.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Biochemistry and molecular biology, Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Graduate education, Orthopaedics, Postdoctoral fellow, Research, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/keys-happiness","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/keys-to-happiness.html","Article Headline": "Keys to happiness: Living kidney-donor transplant saves Virginia dad’s life and strengthens his family","Article Subhead": "Kevin Key is making the most of a second chance at life thanks to a family member and the VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/Hume-Lee_KevinKey_KidneyTransplantPatient_026.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Internal medicine, MCV Foundation, Surgery, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/targeted-biological-missile-blocks-growth-of-aggressive-leukemia/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/targeted-biological-missile-blocks-growth-of-aggressive-leukemia.html","Article Headline": "Targeted biological missile blocks growth of aggressive leukemia","Article Subhead": "New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered a targeted cancer therapy that significantly prevents leukemia progression, improves survival rates and minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MERTK.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, NIH grant, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/scholarship-points-student-home-rural-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/scholarship-points-student-home-to-rural-care.html","Article Headline": "Scholarship points student home to rural care","Article Subhead": "Brooke Bishop, a second-year medical student and recipient of three philanthropic scholarships, hopes to return home to rural Dinwidde, Va., to practice medicine in the future.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MCVFBrookeBishop.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2028, Featured Article, Medical education, Philanthropy, Scholarship"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-5400-donors-support-vcu-students-patients-faculty-and-researchers/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-5400-donors-support-vcu-students-patients-faculty-and-researchers.html","Article Headline": "More than 5,400 donors support VCU students, patients, faculty and researchers","Article Subhead": "The global VCU and VCU Health community came together to raise $10,748,336 during Giving Day.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Giving_Day-_Giving_Games_2026-7402689.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Community engagement, Education, MCV Foundation, Research, Scholarship, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/04/27/national-leadership-on-display-the-wright-center-at-acts-ts26/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/national-leadership-on-display-the-wright-center-at-acts-ts26.html","Article Headline": "National Leadership on Display: the Wright Center at ACTS TS26","Article Subhead": "Last week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Wright Center researchers brought VCU’s innovative community engagement strategies to a national audience of peer institutions.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/ACTS-26-Collage-1200-x-630-px.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Community engagement, Education, Psychiatry, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/leading-and-inspiring-two-school-of-medicine-faculty-receive-the-2026-wisdm-award.html","Article Headline": "Leading and inspiring: Two School of Medicine faculty receive the 2026 WISDM award","Article Subhead": "Kathryn Holloway, M.D., professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Ashley Cowart, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine, were recognized by VCU’s Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WISDM2026.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2026/04/24","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Neurosurgery, Research, Honors and awards, CMGM, Annual Report 2025 - Around campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/how-acceptance-and-care-continue-to-improve-for-the-growing-number-of-kids-diagnosed-with-autism-spectrum-disorders","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-acceptance-and-care-continue-to-improve-for-the-growing-number-of-kids-diagnosed-with-autism-spectrum-disorders.html","Article Headline": "How acceptance and care continue to improve for the growing number of kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders","Article Subhead": "April was previously known as Autism Awareness Month, but in 2021 the designation changed. Now recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, the shift is designed to improve inclusion, respect and support from the community for those living with autism.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/autism_hero_cropped.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Pediatrics, Research, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/from-patient-to-partner-in-advancing-muscular-dystrophy-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-patient-to-partner-in-advancing-muscular-dystrophy-care.html","Article Headline": "From patient to partner in advancing muscular dystrophy care","Article Subhead": "Launching the nation’s first Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Center of Excellence at CHoR, former patient Kathryn Bryant Knudson is spear-heading a national effort to find better therapy for the rare condition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LGMD_SpeakFoundation_Hero.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Featured Article, Genetics, Neurology, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/vcu-massey-takes-the-stage-at-aacr-annual-meeting-with-largest-presence-yet/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-massey-takes-the-stage-at-aacr-annual-meeting-with-largest-presence-yet.html","Article Headline": "VCU Massey takes the stage at AACR annual meeting with largest presence yet","Article Subhead": "Researchers, clinicians, students and senior leadership from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center shared more than 70 posters and presentations at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/group-pic-aacr-2026.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/a-retirees-gentle-touch-soothes-babies-in-the-nicu","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-retirees-gentle-touch-soothes-babies-in-the-nicu.html","Article Headline": "A retiree’s gentle touch soothes babies in the NICU","Article Subhead": "After a multi-decade career as a local government manager and raising two kids of his own, a soft-spoken, kind-hearted retiree found a new way to make a difference in the neonatal intensive care unit at CHoR.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/CuddlerDave_Hero.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/23","Category": "Affiliated 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-and-richmond-id-campus-hot-spots-following-targeted-traffic-enforcement-operation.html","Article Headline": "VCU and Richmond ID campus 'hot spots' following targeted traffic enforcement operation","Article Subhead": "As Operation Safer Streets concludes its first phase, police commanders use new data to pinpoint the area’s most dangerous intersections.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Trafficstop.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/22","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/january-march-2026-published-research-at-massey/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/january-march-2026-published-research-at-massey.html","Article Headline": "Research roundup: research published at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center January - March 2026","Article Subhead": "As one of just two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is at the forefront of the nation’s cancer research efforts. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/bristol_lab.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Community engagement, Graduate education, Massey Cancer Center, Medical education, Ph.D. program, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Public health, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-launches-nations-first-lgmd-center-of-excellence/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-launches-nations-first-lgmd-center-of-excellence.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health launches nation’s first LGMD Center of Excellence","Article Subhead": "Patient journey sparks national model for rare neuromuscular disease care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LGMDCentersofExcellence.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Neurology, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/respected-physician-and-leader-dr-india-sisler-named-division-chief-of-pediatric-hematologyoncology","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/respected-physician-and-leader-dr-india-sisler-named-division-chief-of-pediatric-hematologyoncology.html","Article Headline": "India Sisler, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, named division chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology","Article Subhead": "The dedicated physician is known for her expert patient care, clinical leadership and commitment to the future of pediatric medicine through research and mentorship.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Sisler_Hero2(1).png","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Mentorship, Pediatrics, Professorship, 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Center, Radiation oncology, Research, Surgery, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/from-artist-to-patient-mural-project-takes-a-personal-turn/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-artist-to-patient-mural-project-takes-a-personal-turn.html","Article Headline": "From artist to patient: Mural project takes a personal turn","Article Subhead": "When local artist Silly Genius agreed to participate in VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Brushstrokes of Discovery art project early last year, he never imagined he’d end up becoming a patient himself.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/SILLYGENIUS-1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Otolaryngology, Radiation oncology, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/one-virginia-couples-journey-through-living-organ-donation/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/giving-together-one-virginia-couples-journey-through-living-organ-donation.html","Article Headline": "Giving together: One Virginia couple’s journey through living organ donation","Article Subhead": "Moved to help strangers in need, Rick and Tracey Ridpath became living organ donors – giving multiple people a second chance at life.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Rick-and-Tracey2.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Surgery, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/clinical-trial-results-show-weight-loss-drug-reduces-the-risk-of-heart-and-liver-diseases-in-people-with-obesity/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/clinical-trial-results-show-weight-loss-drug-reduces-the-risk-of-heart-and-liver-diseases-in-people-with-obesity.html","Article Headline": "Clinical trial results show weight loss drug reduces the risk of heart and liver diseases in people with obesity","Article Subhead": "The new study, involving world-renowned VCU expert Arun Sanyal, demonstrates semaglutide's multi-organ impact.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Doctor-checks-patients-heart-GettyImages.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/14","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/ruff-on-lyme-event-raises-awareness-of-disease-prevention-for-canines-and-the-positive-impact-of-vcu-research-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/ruff-on-lyme-event-raises-awareness-of-disease-prevention-for-canines-and-the-positive-impact-of-vcu-research.html","Article Headline": "Ruff on Lyme event raises awareness of disease prevention for canines and the positive impact of VCU research","Article Subhead": "Dogs on Call therapy dogs receive donated Lyme disease vaccines, an innovation developed by nationally recognized VCU expert Richard Marconi.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Shiner_RuffOnLyme_04132026.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Community engagement, Featured Article, Microbiology and immunology, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Public health, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-and-virginia-tech-launch-historic-partnership-high-throughput-sequencing-system-to-researchers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-and-virginia-tech-launch-historic-partnership-to-bring-revolutionary-high-throughput-sequencing-system-to-researchers.html","Article Headline": "VCU and Virginia Tech partner to bring revolutionary technology to researchers ","Article Subhead": "With shared access to the Illumina NovaSeq X Plus, a high-throughput sequencing system, researchers from both schools will be at the forefront of genomic discovery. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RaoandSui.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, Student research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/04/13/wright-centers-innovative-study-recruitment-strategy-earns-national-recognition/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wright-centers-innovative-study-recruitment-strategy-earns-national-recognition.html","Article Headline": "Wright Center’s innovative study recruitment strategy earns national recognition","Article Subhead": "Researchers in the Department of Pediatrics earned VCU Health its eighth research “gold star” from Epic Systems for technical rigor in study participant recruitment","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Filesstockimage.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Faculty achievement, Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Honors and awards, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-aims-to-be-an-international-hub-for-research-vp-rao-says-in-annual-address","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-aims-to-be-not-just-a-national-but-an-international-hub-for-research-vp-rao-says-in-annual-address.html","Article Headline": "VCU aims to be ‘not just a national, but an international hub’ for research, VP Rao says in annual address","Article Subhead": "Rao highlighted VCU’s research growth and some notable faculty contributions while championing the university’s bold new goal to reach $1 billion in sponsored research funding.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Raoresearchweeks2026.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Graduate education, Mentorship, NIH grant, Ph.D. program, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-vcu-health-is-helping-the-sandwich-generation/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-vcu-health-is-helping-the-sandwich-generation.html","Article Headline": "How VCU Health is helping the sandwich generation","Article Subhead": "Cognitive decline brings challenges to caregivers who are caring for aging parents as well as their own children.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Daughter_Hugs_Mom_with_dementia_GettyImages.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Neurology, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/power-name","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-power-of-a-name.html","Article Headline": "The power of a name: Celebrating the Dorothy A. Pauley Department of Urology ","Article Subhead": "Named after a longtime MCV Foundation trustee and Richmond philanthropist, it is the first named department in VCU history.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Pauley-Image.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Education, Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, MCV Foundation, Medical education, NIH grant, Philanthropy, Research, Student research, Urology, Research and Innovation, Honors and awards, Annual Report 2025 - Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-surgeon-keeps-a-pulse-on-painting-masterpieces/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/at-the-heart-of-health-vcu-health-surgeon-keeps-a-pulse-on-painting-masterpieces.html","Article Headline": "At the Heart of Health: VCU Health surgeon keeps a pulse on painting masterpieces","Article Subhead": "Despite Josh Chery’s hectic schedule as a heart surgeon, he is dedicated to keeping his creative passions alive.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Dr.Chery_Paints_at_home_studio.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Featured Article, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Professorship, Surgery, Faculty Success, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/former-gm-ceo-rick-wagoner-will-be-vcus-may-commencement-speaker","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/former-gm-ceo-rick-wagoner-will-be-vcus-may-commencement-speaker.html","Article Headline": "Former GM CEO Rick Wagoner will be VCU’s May commencement speaker","Article Subhead": "Wagoner, who previously served on the VCU Board of Visitors, will speak to the Class of 2026 at the May 9 ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RickWagoner.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2026, Graduation, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://blogs.vcu.edu/cctr/2026/04/06/vcu-vsu-partnership-leads-to-a-long-term-mentorship-program-with-undergraduate-honors-pre-med-students/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-vsu-partnership-leads-to-a-long-term-mentorship-program-with-undergraduate-honors-pre-med-students.html","Article Headline": "VCU-VSU partnership leads to a long-term mentorship program","Article Subhead": "Students in Virginia State University's Troyals Medical Scholars program connect with School of Medicine faculty to gain longitudinal mentorship and research experience as they prepare for medical school. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCU-VSU.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/07","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship, Research, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-pauley-heart-center-first-in-virginia-to-assess-new-therapy-to-prevent-stroke/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-pauley-heart-center-first-in-virginia-to-assess-new-therapy-to-prevent-stroke.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health Pauley Heart Center first in Virginia to assess new therapy to prevent stroke ","Article Subhead": "As part of a clinical trial, cardiologists are testing the effectiveness of a device that may help patients with atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with an increased risk of stroke. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PauleyHeartSurgeons_FirstLAAO.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/06","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Pauley Heart Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-clinicians-named-top-docs-in-dozens-of-specialties-by-richmond-magazine/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-clinicians-named-top-docs-in-dozens-of-specialties-by-richmond-magazine.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health clinicians named ‘Top Docs’ in dozens of specialties by Richmond Magazine","Article Subhead": "From routine checkups to chronic conditions, VCU Health is trusted to deliver exceptional health care when it matters most.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Top_Docs_2026_News_Center_graphic_FINAL.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/04/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, VCU Health, Faculty Success, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Honors and awards, Annual Report 2025 - Clinical care"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-a-place-of-peace.html","Article Headline": "From a place of peace","Article Subhead": "A Q&A with 1978 alumnus Thomas M. Scalea.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/fave_ZA3A1555ecopy(1).jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2026/04/01","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumnus-carries-lessons-learned-as-md-student-into-role-leading-louisianas-largest-health-system.html","Article Headline": "Alumnus carries lessons learned as M.D. student into role leading Louisiana’s largest health system ","Article Subhead": "The Class of 1996’s Timothy L. Riddell, M.D., counts his time on the MCV Campus as influencing his career as a family medicine physician and, now, as COO of Ochsner Health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/ridell.png","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2026/04/01","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Family medicine"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-your-eyes-1981-alumnus-hits-all-the-high-notes.html","Article Headline": "Through Your Eyes: 1981 alumnus hits all the high notes","Article Subhead": "Perry G. Fine, M.D., tunes in for musician-health professional partnership.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/FAVE_R5_C7917retouched.jpg","Author": "Cynthia McMullen","Date": "2026/04/01","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Anesthesiology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/massey-plays-key-role-in-helping-create-new-therapeutic-standard-for-patients-with-stage-iii-colon-cancer/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-plays-key-role-in-helping-create-new-therapeutic-standard-for-patients-with-stage-iii-colon-cancer.html","Article Headline": "Massey plays key role in helping create new therapeutic standard for patients with stage III colon cancer","Article Subhead": "Khalid Matin, M.D., associate director of global oncology at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, helped author the findings, which were recently published in The New 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/SaavedraBurnside.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/how-i-found-my-research-naaima-zaharah-examines-genetic-vulnerabilities-in-alcohol-use-disorder","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-i-found-my-research-naaima-zaharah-examines-genetic-vulnerabilities-in-alcohol-use-disorder.html","Article Headline": "How I found my research: Naaima Zaharah examines genetic vulnerabilities in alcohol use disorder","Article Subhead": "The psychology major said that research is ‘an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to explore questions you genuinely care about.’","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NaaimaZahara.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Mentorship, Psychiatry, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, CMGM"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/class-of-2026-william-thomas-explores-biology-medicine-and-his-own-disease","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2026-william-thomas-explores-biology-medicine-and-his-own-disease.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2026: William Thomas explores biology, medicine and his own disease ","Article Subhead": "Sickle cell disease interrupted his freshman year, but the experience inspired him to join a VCU lab focused on the condition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WilliamThomas.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Mentorship, Physiology and biophysics, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Health disparities"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/derek-santangelo-named-fellow-of-the-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/derek-santangelo-named-fellow-of-the-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science.html","Article Headline": "Derek Sant’Angelo named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science","Article Subhead": "This highly selective honor is in recognition of the VCU professor’s career-long contributions to the field of T cell immunology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SANTANGELOHEADSHOT2022_1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Microbiology and immunology, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "match-day-2026","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/md-class-of-2026-celebrates-match-day.html","Article Headline": "M.D. Class of 2026 celebrates Match Day","Article Subhead": "With an overall match rate of 99%, VCU School of Medicine’s graduating medical students will continue their journeys at residency programs in Virginia and across the U.S.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/20260320-DLR_4186.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/03/24","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Match Day, Medical education, Residency match"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/monica-baskin-named-interim-director-of-vcu-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/monica-baskin-named-interim-director-of-vcu-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center.html","Article Headline": "Monica Baskin named interim director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center","Article Subhead": "Baskin, who is an expert in community outreach and engagement, is the deputy director of research at Massey and associate dean for cancer innovation in the VCU School of Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MonicaLBaskin.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/by-finding-bright-spots-in-the-opioid-crisis-vcu-researchers-are-mapping-a-path-to-better-outcomes","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/by-finding-bright-spots-in-the-opioid-crisis-vcu-researchers-are-mapping-a-path-to-better-outcomes.html","Article Headline": "By finding ‘bright spots’ in the opioid crisis, VCU researchers are mapping a path to better outcomes","Article Subhead": "Rather than focusing on areas where mortality is highest, a multidisciplinary team is putting a spotlight on communities that are performing significantly better than expected despite facing the same risks as their neighbors who are struggling.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Gettycommunity.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Faculty achievement, Family medicine, Primary care, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health, Annual Report 2025 - Community"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/winn-director-and-lipman-chair-in-oncology-at-massey-cancer-center-to-depart-vcu-in-june","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/robert-winn-md-director-and-lipman-chair-in-oncology-at-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center-to-depart-vcu-in-june.html","Article Headline": "Robert Winn, M.D., director and Lipman Chair in Oncology at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, to depart VCU in June","Article Subhead": "Winn’s tenure includes leading Massey to elite comprehensive cancer center status and strengthening a commitment to community engagement, research and reducing cancer disparities.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DrWinn.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Education, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/three-part-mission-behind-better-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-threepart-mission-behind-better-health.html","Article Headline": "The three‑part mission behind better health","Article Subhead": "VCU Health is where today’s medical breakthroughs inform tomorrow’s advances in lifesaving care. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/20260114_MPAR_Dr.JessicaHupe_1228.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Education, Featured Article, Graduate education, Graduate medical education, MCV Foundation, Medical education, Research, Student research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-undergraduate-honored-for-mental-health-advocacy-with-a-national-reach","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-undergraduate-honored-for-mental-health-advocacy-with-a-national-reach.html","Article Headline": "VCU undergraduate honored for mental health advocacy with a national reach","Article Subhead": "Through Active Minds and NAMI, Varsha Penumalee has made a mark far beyond campus, driven by a belief that mental health should be accessible, culturally responsive and grounded.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VarshaPenumalee.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Education, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/vcu-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center-introduces-first-in-market-brachytherapy-brain-tumor-surgery/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-massey-comprehensive-cancer-center-introduces-first-in-market-brachytherapy-brain-tumor-surgery.html","Article Headline": "VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Introduces First-In-Market Brachytherapy Brain Tumor Surgery","Article Subhead": "The neurosurgical oncology team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center completed their first surgery in December 2025. Additional surgeries were conducted in January and February 2026. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/GammaTile_hex-3surfaces.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Massey Cancer Center, Neurosurgery, Faculty Success, Annual Report 2025 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "medical-spanish","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/communicating-care-medical-student-organization-prepares-future-doctors-to-connect-with-spanish-speaking-patients.html","Article Headline": "Communicating care: Medical student organization prepares future doctors to connect with Spanish-speaking patients","Article Subhead": "Founded earlier this year, the Medical Spanish at VCU student interest group combines language learning and service with preclinical medical education.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/medspan.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/03/13","Category": "Student 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"https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/leaps-and-bounds-in-radiation-oncology-putting-patients-at-the-center-of-their-cancer-care/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/leaps-and-bounds-in-radiation-oncology-putting-patients-at-the-center-of-their-cancer-care.html","Article Headline": "Leaps and bounds in radiation oncology: Putting patients at the center of their cancer care","Article Subhead": "Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil, visited Richmond on Feb. 24-25 as part of the Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series, organized by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Jagsi_main_image.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Massey Cancer Center, Radiation oncology, VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/researchers-identify-achilles-heel-in-lung-cancer-through-common-p53-genetic-mutation/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/researchers-identify-achilles-heel-in-lung-cancer-through-common-p53-genetic-mutation.html","Article Headline": "Researchers identify Achilles’ heel in lung cancer through common p53 genetic mutation","Article Subhead": "New findings from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center support an innovative framework for how targeting a new pathway could help to stop the replication of lung tumor cells and thwart tumor growth.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Deb_research_1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, NIH grant, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, CMGM"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/meet-the-doctors-cecil--1-family-2-generations-4-vcu-doctoral-degrees","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/meet-the-doctors-cecil--1-family-2-generations-4-vcu-doctoral-degrees.html","Article Headline": "Meet ‘The Doctors Cecil’ – 1 family, 2 generations, 4 VCU doctoral degrees","Article Subhead": "40 years ago, Todd and Mary Cecil came to VCU, and kids Thomas and Colleen have made it a family affair.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Cecilfamily.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Class of 2028, Education, Featured Article, Medical education, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/giving-future-health-leaders-room-grow","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/giving-future-health-leaders-room-to-grow.html","Article Headline": "Giving Future Health Leaders Room to Grow","Article Subhead": "With more than 4,500 students on its health sciences campus and 584 endowed scholarships supporting them, VCU is home to a dynamic community of future health care leaders whose training and trajectory are strengthened by donor support.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DrMoore.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Education, Family medicine, Featured Article, MCV Foundation, Medical education, Primary care, Professorship, Scholarship, VCU Health, Faculty Success, Health disparities"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-faculty-research-receiving-new-awards","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rare-earth-elements-joint-pain-and-addiction-treatment-are-highlighted-in-vcu-faculty-research-receiving-new-awards.html","Article Headline": "Rare earth elements, joint pain and addiction treatment are highlighted in VCU faculty research receiving new awards","Article Subhead": "Five projects are selected in the Commercialization Fund’s latest round of funding that helps bring campus innovation to the marketplace.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LeadSpangler.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Microbiology and immunology, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/a-students-journey-from-southwest-virginia-to-one-of-the-worlds-leading-labs-on-tick-borne-illness","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-students-journey-from-southwest-virginia-to-one-of-the-worlds-leading-labs-on-tick-borne-illness.html","Article Headline": "A student’s journey from Southwest Virginia to one of the world’s leading labs on tick-borne illness","Article Subhead": "Alex Counts, now a Ph.D. student in the VCU School of Medicine, found a passion for medical laboratory sciences and a path to pursue it.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/AlexCountsPhD.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Graduate education, Mentorship, Microbiology and immunology, Ph.D. program, Research, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "nichols-mentorship","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/main-content.html","Article Headline": "'Medicine is a team sport': How mentorship has shaped a medical student's path","Article Subhead": "With a network of support behind him, M3 Deaquan Nichols is planning to apply to one of the most competitive medical fields – and wants to bring others along with him.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/deaquanhero.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/03/02","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Dermatology, Education, Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship, Research, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/trailblazing-neurosurgeon-to-speak-at-som-graduation-ceremonies.html","Article 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are implementing bold, aggressive measures to protect the community.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PedestrianSign.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/03/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "blue-ridge-rankings-2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-maintains-research-funding-ranking-with-multiple-departments-in-top-25-nationally-.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine maintains research funding ranking, with multiple departments in top 25 nationally","Article Subhead": "The 2025 rankings in NIH funding reflect the school’s continued commitment to advancing scientific discovery and patient-centered research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/blueridge.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/02/26","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, NIH grant, Research, 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumna-rises-to-the-challenge-of-helping-vulnerable-populations-around-the-globe.html","Article Headline": "Alumna rises to the challenge of helping vulnerable populations around the globe","Article Subhead": "Sarah J. Hanson, M.D., from the Class of 2006, has spent her career working to improve health outcomes for all mothers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/residentsUB.jpg","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski","Date": "2026/02/25","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Annual Report 2025 - Alumni"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/as-her-vcu-roots-deepen-so-does-her-fundraising-for-pediatric-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/as-her-vcu-roots-deepen-so-does-her-fundraising-for-pediatric-care.html","Article Headline": "As her VCU roots deepen, so does her fundraising for pediatric care","Article Subhead": "Payton Hardinge went from student to staff in 2011, and her work at Children’s Hospital Foundation is funding advances in muscular dystrophy research, family support and other areas.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PaytonHardinge.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Neurology, Pediatrics, VCU Health, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Staff achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/hydration-heroes-how-clinical-expertise-and-research-rigor-are-transforming-student-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/hydration-heroes-how-clinical-expertise-and-research-rigor-are-transforming-student-health.html","Article Headline": "Hydration Heroes: How clinical expertise and research rigor are transforming student health","Article Subhead": "In the halls of a large Virginia school district, a league of “Water Heroes” is making a splash.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/HydrationHeroes.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Education, Pediatrics, Research, Research and Innovation, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Health disparities, Public health, Annual Report 2025 - Community"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/overactive-bladder-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/exploring-the-bladder-and-the-brain-john-speich-helps-engineer-multidisciplinary-research.html","Article Headline": "Exploring the bladder and the brain, John Speich helps engineer multidisciplinary research","Article Subhead": "In a quarter-century at VCU, the mechanical engineering professor found unexpected focus in a common condition: overactive bladder.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Sensationmeter.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Neuroscience and Anatomy, OB-GYN, Research, Urology, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/small-device-big-shift-in-care-for-the-tiniest-heart-patients","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/small-device-big-shift-in-care-for-the-tiniest-heart-patients.html","Article Headline": "Small device, big shift in care for the tiniest heart patients","Article Subhead": "With the mini C-Arm, babies in the NICU can undergo heart procedures without leaving their rooms","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Carm_hero.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Pediatrics, Surgery, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/neighborhood-factors-related-to-financial-stress-are-linked-to-worse-breast-cancer-outcomes-interventions-could-improve-survivorship/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/-neighborhood-factors-related-to-financial-stress-are-linked-to-worse-breast-cancer-outcomes-interventions-could-improve-survivorship.html","Article Headline": "Neighborhood factors related to financial stress are linked to worse breast cancer outcomes; interventions could improve survivorship","Article Subhead": "Led by investigators at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, new research could help inform innovative strategies to increase health care access and ease economic stress for patients in need.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/istock-norfolk.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Family medicine, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/michael-rao-tells-vcu-community-lets-be-bold-together","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/in-state-of-the-university-michael-rao-tells-vcu-community-lets-be-bold-together.html","Article Headline": "In State of the University, Michael Rao tells VCU community: ‘Let’s be bold together’","Article Subhead": "For the university’s next chapter, Rao said, it will need to ask, What are the human and societal problems we want VCU to help solve, and how do we bring disciplines together to do it?","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DrRaoSoU.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, VCU Health, Sim Center"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/unlocking-potential-vcus-campaign-for-the-future.html","Article Headline": "Unlocking Potential: VCU's Campaign for the Future","Article Subhead": "As tri-chairs of the university's most ambitious campaign, alumni couple Donna Perlin, M.D. and Jonathan Perlin, M.D., Ph.D., are helping shape the future of health care. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/CopyofJonDonna-AshleyMichellePhotography-19.png","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2026/02/13","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/clinical-trials-shaping-the-standard-of-cancer-care-for-the-country/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/clinical-trials-shaping-the-standard-of-cancer-care-for-the-country.html","Article Headline": "Clinical trials: Shaping the standard of cancer care for the country","Article Subhead": "VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health’s involvement in clinical trials has contributed to major medical advances in recent years.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/simmonsmaher(1).jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Affiliated Article, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/virginia-man-comes-back-after-heart-transplant-to-compete-in-world-transplant-games/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-man-comes-back-after-heart-transplant-to-compete-in-world-transplant-games.html","Article Headline": "Virginia man comes back after heart transplant to compete in World Transplant Games","Article Subhead": "VCU Health’s leading transplant center saved Kyle Dodd’s life and opened new doors for the U.S. Army veteran and father of four.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/KyleDodd.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, VCU Health, Annual Report 2025 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "ageism-in-health-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-students-reflect-on-ageism-in-health-care.html","Article Headline": "Medical students reflect on ageism in health care","Article Subhead": "The AAMC highlights the School of Medicine’s senior mentor program, which connects M1s with older adults in the community and sheds light on how doctors can better care for this population.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/winter-2024/alice-warner-and-jesse-dahringer.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/06","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Medical education, Class of 2029"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/therapy-dogs-reduce-loneliness-in-hospitalized-psychiatric-patients-vcu-research-finds/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/therapy-dogs-reduce-loneliness-in-hospitalized-psychiatric-patients-vcu-research-finds.html","Article Headline": "Therapy dogs reduce loneliness in hospitalized psychiatric patients, VCU research finds","Article Subhead": "The first-of-its-kind study adds to growing evidence that animal-assisted interaction improves patients’ well-being.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Cassie1.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2026/02/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Featured Article, Psychiatry, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-your-eyes-is-there-a-doctor-in-the-house.html","Article Headline": "Through Your Eyes: Is there a doctor in the house?","Article Subhead": "Yes, as it happens — and Brad Nieder, M.D., H'02, will keep you in stitches.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/TheHealthyHumoristBradNiederMDCSPHighResolution.jpg","Author": "Cynthia McMullen","Date": "2026/02/03","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Emergency medicine"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/a-smooth-and-successful-start-first-infants-admitted-to-the-childrens-tower-nicu","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-smooth-and-successful-start-first-infants-admitted-to-the-childrens-tower-nicu.html","Article Headline": "A smooth and successful start: First infants admitted to the Children’s Tower NICU","Article Subhead": "Many months in the making, 11 babies became the first patients in our new Children’s Tower NICU.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NICUtowerpatients.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/31","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, VCU Health, Around Campus, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "designing-a-difference","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/designing-a-difference.html","Article Headline": "Designing a difference","Article Subhead": "Using the resources available to students across VCU, medical student Nihal Patel hopes to make the lives of individuals with disabilities a little easier — one 3D-printed assistive device at a time.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Nihal-Final.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2026/01/27","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2028, Community engagement, Education, Featured Article, Medical education, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Annual Report 2025 - 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","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/20260114_MPAR_Dr.JessicaHupe_1054.jpg","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski","Date": "2026/01/22","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Annual Report 2025 - Alumni"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/telehealth-use-during-pandemic","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-analysis-of-millions-of-records-reveals-telehealth-surge-persistent-barriers-to-access.html","Article Headline": "VCU analysis of millions of records reveals telehealth surge, persistent barriers to access","Article Subhead": "As the pandemic reframed health care delivery, rural geography and higher poverty levels remain prevalent signs of an enduring digital divide.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/telehealthstock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/22","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Family medicine, Research, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/planting-seeds-rural-cancer-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/planting-the-seeds-for-rural-cancer-care.html","Article Headline": "Planting the Seeds for Rural Cancer Care","Article Subhead": "Twenty-two years ago, cancer care in rural Southside Virginia was challenging for patients and their families.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MCVruralcare.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, MCV Foundation, Professorship, Scholarship, Health disparities"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/empowering-communities-through-science.html","Article Headline": "Empowering communities through science","Article Subhead": "Nearly every week, forensic toxicologist Michelle R. Peace, Ph.D., finds herself communicating science — to lawmakers, the news media, educators and students.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/250415_102_nh_MR_ar.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2026/01/20","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Featured Article, Pathology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vr-mental-health-therapy-for-youths","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-researcher-partners-with-t-mobile-to-expand-vr-mental-health-therapy-for-youths.html","Article Headline": "VCU researcher partners with T-Mobile to expand VR mental health therapy for youths","Article Subhead": "Nicholas Thomson’s startup, Arche XR, will dramatically expand its footprint in schools.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MentalHealthVR.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, NIH 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/networks-that-heal.html","Article Headline": "Networks that heal","Article Subhead": "To translate discovery into care, the school of medicine's senior associate dean for research champions systems thinking, team science and training the next generation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/20250902_MedPhil_FadiSalloum_141.png","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2026/01/12","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Featured Article, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/vcu-innovators-mimic-real-blood-flow-for-surgical-training","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-innovators-create-device-to-mimic-real-blood-flow-to-surgical-training-simulations.html","Article Headline": "VCU innovators create device to mimic real blood flow to surgical training simulations","Article Subhead": "Recent invention disclosure highlights a pump that could benefit physicians, military medics, educators and, ultimately, patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PidcoeAndHaynes.webp","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Military, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research, Surgery, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-window-into-pain.html","Article Headline": "A window into pain","Article Subhead": "As students explore "Frida: Beyond the Myth" at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, they dive deeper into Kahlo's chronic pain via a writing assignment and body mapping exercise.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/250801-vcu-som-frida-kahlo-experience-at-vmfa-0001-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2026/01/06","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Class of 2027, Community engagement, Featured Article, 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcus-research-expenditures-cross-500-million-for-first-time-ranking-46th-nationally-for-fiscal-2024.html","Article Headline": "VCU’s research expenditures cross $500 million for first time, ranking 46th nationally for fiscal 2024","Article Subhead": "The top 50 placement for the fourth straight year among public universities reflects the growing impact of VCU's research and innovation enterprise.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VCUSignonMonroeParkCampusatnight.png","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, VCU Health, Faculty Success, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-to-rethink-your-relationship-with-alcohol-after-dry-january/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-to-rethink-your-relationship-with-alcohol-after-dry-january.html","Article Headline": "How to rethink your relationship with alcohol after Dry January","Article Subhead": "Juan Pablo Arab, M.D., weighs in on the dangers of risky drinking and shares tips for having a Dry January mindset year-round.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/dryjanuarystock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2026/01/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "12th_fall2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/12th--marshall-fall-2025.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Fall 2025 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/fall-2025/fall2025cover.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/17","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-joy--and-a-book-deal--before-dawn.html","Article Headline": "Finding joy — and a book deal — before dawn","Article Subhead": "Driven by discipline and creativity, ophthalmologist Surbhi Bansal, M.D., carves out daily time and space to embrace her identity as a writer.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Bansal-Hero.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/12/15","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Ophthalmology, Annual Report 2025 - Around campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/12/stephen-kates-named-school-of-medicines-interim-dean","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-stephen-kates-named-school-of-medicines-interim-dean.html","Article Headline": "Stephen Kates named School of Medicine’s interim dean","Article Subhead": "Kates, a global thought leader in geriatric fracture care, is the chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/StephenKates.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Orthopaedics, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-karen-hendricks-muoz-named-chair-for-department-of-pediatrics-chor-physician-in-chief.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Karen Hendricks-Muñoz named chair for Department of Pediatrics; CHOR physician-in-chief","Article Subhead": "It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the appointment of Karen Hendricks-Muñoz, M.D., M.P.H., to be physician-in-chief of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the VCU School of Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/11","Category": "Messages from the 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"Study reveals genetic overlap of 14 psychiatric disorders, explaining why patients often have multiple diagnoses","Article Subhead": "Co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler, M.D., a global research group has developed the most comprehensive genetic map to date, revealing five families of disorders with high levels of overlap.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Studystock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Psychiatry"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/a-trusted-partner-for-moms-and-babies-vcu-medical-center-recognized-among-americas-best-hospitals-for-maternity-care/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-trusted-partner-for-moms-and-babies-vcu-medical-center-recognized-among-americas-best-hospitals-for-maternity-care.html","Article Headline": "A trusted partner for moms and babies: VCU Medical Center recognized among America’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care","Article Subhead": "VCU Medical Center received the highest designation from U.S. News & World Report.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/New_Mom_with_baby_GettyImages.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, OB-GYN, VCU Health, Faculty Success, Honors and awards, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/study-finds-moderate-leisure-exercise-may-be-linked-to-better-liver-health/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/study-finds-moderate-leisure-exercise-may-be-linked-to-better-liver-health.html","Article Headline": "Study finds moderate, leisure exercise may be linked to better liver health","Article Subhead": "Exercise appears to protect the liver from scarring, but a VCU Health hepatologist says it doesn’t help as much if you’re only physically active at work.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Older_Adults_Walking_In_Park_GettyImages.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "ram-at-vcu","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/mobile-medicine-vcu-students-travel-to-provide-health-care-to-the-underserved-.html","Article Headline": "Mobile medicine: VCU students travel to provide health care to the underserved ","Article Subhead": "In rural communities across the state, an interdisciplinary group of MCV Campus students volunteer for weekend-long pop-up clinics with Remote Area Medical. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/M1RAM.jpeg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/12/08","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Alumni, Class of 2027, Clinical care, Community engagement, Family medicine, Featured Article, Primary care, Student interest group, Health disparities, Public health, Class of 2029, Annual Report 2025 - Community"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/addiction-specialist-jasmin-vassileva-earns-a-fulbright--and-a-return-home","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/addiction-specialist-jasmin-vassileva-earns-a-fulbright--and-a-return-home.html","Article Headline": "Addiction specialist Jasmin Vassileva earns a Fulbright – and a return home","Article Subhead": "The VCU researcher had left Bulgaria when Communism fell, and her five-month program will help her improve neuroscience technology there. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JasminVassileva.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/gift-helps-students-whose-paths-didnt-begin-medicine","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/gift-helps-students-whose-paths-didnt-begin-in-medicine.html","Article Headline": "Gift Helps Students Whose Paths Didn't Begin in Medicine","Article Subhead": "Paul Halweg, M.D., and his wife, Laurie Halweg, are investing in scholarships at the VCU School of Medicine for those whose educational journeys lead them to medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/FY25_EAR_SOM_Halweg2.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/12/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, MCV Foundation, Medical education, Scholarship, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-holiday-guide-celebrate-give-back-and-get-inspired.html","Article Headline": "VCU holiday guide: Celebrate, give back and get inspired","Article Subhead": "These upcoming holiday events, giving opportunities and gift ideas highlight the undeniable talents across both VCU campuses.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Untitled_Artwork18.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/12/03","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, Ophthalmology, Radiology, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/robert-a-winn-excellence-in-clinical-trials-program-annual-convening-highlights-long-term-dynamic-public-private-partnership/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/robert-a-winn-excellence-in-clinical-trials-program-annual-convening-highlights-long-term-dynamic-public-private-partnership.html","Article Headline": "Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Program Annual Convening highlights long-term, dynamic public-private partnership","Article Subhead": "Founded in 2020, the Winn Awards seeks to improve participation in clinical trials to drive better health outcomes in all communities and save lives.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Winn2025.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Education, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Medical education, Student research, Student Life, Health disparities, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/commonwealth-of-virginia-cancer-research-conference-unites-cancer-researchers-students-and-trainees-from-across-the-state/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/commonwealth-of-virginia-cancer-research-conference-unites-cancer-researchers-students-and-trainees-from-across-the-state.html","Article Headline": "Commonwealth of Virginia Cancer Research Conference unites cancer researchers, students and trainees from across the state","Article Subhead": "Students, trainees and researchers from across the commonwealth came together to share their research at the 2025 Commonwealth of Virginia Cancer Research Conference (CVCRC).","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/CVCRCconference.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Graduate education, Graduate medical education, Massey Cancer Center, Medical education, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Medical student research, CMGM"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/here-is-how-vcu-plays-an-unparalleled-role-in-training-virginias-health-care-workforce/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/here-is-how-vcu-plays-an-unparalleled-role-in-training-virginias-health-care-workforce.html","Article Headline": "Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce","Article Subhead": "The state’s top producer of health sciences graduates is treating the critical need for more providers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VCU-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Working.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Education, Family medicine, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Medical education, Primary care, VCU Health, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/recognizing-our-teams-on-national-rural-health-day/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/recognizing-our-teams-on-national-rural-health-day.html","Article Headline": "Recognizing our teams on National Rural Health Day","Article Subhead": "VCU Health leaders unite to champion the health care needs of rural communities today and every day.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ruralhealth.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Family medicine, Featured Article, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/samantha-postpartum-heart-failure-breast-cancer-treatment/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/samanthas-web-integrated-breast-cancer-and-heart-failure-treatment.html","Article Headline": "Samantha’s Web: Integrated breast cancer and heart failure treatment","Article Subhead": "VCU Health’s multidisciplinary team approach means patients receive comprehensive attention for complex health journeys. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VCUHealthpatientSamanthaEdallonherVirginiafarm.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/targeted-drug-could-benefit-pediatric-and-young-adult-patients-with-invasive-soft-tissue-cancer/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/targeted-drug-could-benefit-pediatric-and-young-adult-patients-with-invasive-soft-tissue-cancer.html","Article Headline": "Targeted drug could benefit pediatric and young adult patients with invasive soft tissue cancer","Article Subhead": "Synovial sarcoma is an uncommon type of cancer that grows in muscles and ligaments. It typically grows slowly, but once the cancer has spread, it is incurable. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/synovial_sarcoma.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Pathology, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/cannabis-compounds-may-lower-risk-of-alcohol-related-liver-disease-vcu-led-study-says/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/cannabis-compounds-may-lower-risk-of-alcohol-related-liver-disease-vcu-led-study-says.html","Article Headline": "Cannabis compounds may lower risk of alcohol-related liver disease, VCU-led study says","Article Subhead": "New research suggests compounds in cannabis may help protect the liver from alcohol damage, offering a possible new direction for treatment.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/CannabisMedicalResearch_GettyImages.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Fellowship, Internal medicine, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "oldham-concussion","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/theres-no-one-size-fits-all-approach-investigating-the-long-term-impacts-of-concussions-in-adolescent-athletes-.html","Article Headline": "‘There's no one-size-fits-all approach’: Investigating the long-term impacts of concussions in adolescent athletes","Article Subhead": "School of Medicine researcher Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., was awarded her first individual federal research grant to further research youth concussion recovery. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Oldham-1.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/11/17","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, NIH grant, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research, Health disparities, Women's health, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/all-vcu-health-hospitals-earn-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/all-vcu-health-hospitals-earn-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group.html","Article Headline": "All VCU Health hospitals earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group","Article Subhead": "VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital receive national recognition for commitment to patient safety.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/hospitalgrade2025.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-to-improve-your-marathon-race-time-according-to-science/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-to-improve-your-marathon-race-time-according-to-science.html","Article Headline": "How to improve your marathon race time, according to science","Article Subhead": "A VCU and Harvard-led analysis of Boston Marathon runners reveals which training strategies may have the most impact on race day performance.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/marathonstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Featured Article, Physical medicine and rehabilitation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/paul-f-peterson-named-som-chief-administrative-officer-and-senior-associate-dean-for-business.html","Article Headline": "Paul F. Peterson named SOM chief administrative officer and senior associate dean for business","Article Subhead": "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of longtime VCU School of Medicine administration leader Paul Peterson, M.B.A., to be chief administrative officer and senior associate dean for business affairs at SOM.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/07","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Faculty achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/11/vcu-research-in-action-offering-a-leg-up-to-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-research-in-action-offering-a-leg-up-to-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease.html","Article Headline": "VCU Research in Action: Offering a leg up to patients with chronic kidney disease","Article Subhead": "Rooted in science, the exercise-based Renal Rehab program prepares vulnerable patients for kidney transplants and supports their ongoing recovery.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RenalRehab.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Internal medicine, Pauley Heart Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/these-arent-bad-kids-uncovering-the-roots-of-aggression-in-children.html","Article Headline": "‘These aren’t bad kids’: Uncovering the roots of aggression in children","Article Subhead": "Researchers and clinicians in the Department of Psychiatry are joining forces to explore the biological and environmental causes of aggressive behaviors — and to develop compassionate, evidence-based treatment that improve prognoses for kids.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/20251016-DLR_0087.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/11/05","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/little-ram-pantries-adds-locations-on-mcv-campus/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/little-ram-pantries-adds-locations-on-mcv-campus.html","Article Headline": "Little Ram Pantries adds locations on MCV Campus","Article Subhead": "The food-insecurity initiative lets VCU students discreetly access free nonperishable food and toiletries.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RamPantryStock2025_SLM_14_TM.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/11/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/vcu-and-ualbany-earn-65m-grant-to-launch-a-wellstone-muscular-dystrophy-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-and-ualbany-earn-65m-grant-to-launch-a-wellstone-muscular-dystrophy-center.html","Article Headline": "VCU and UAlbany earn $6.5M grant to launch a Wellstone muscular dystrophy center","Article Subhead": "The NIH funding will propel research into the leading adult-onset form of the condition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VCUHealthNightstock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/31","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Neurology, NIH grant, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/why-vcu-is-pursuing-the-acquisition-of-the-altria-center-for-research-and-technology","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/why-vcu-is-pursuing-the-acquisition-of-the-altria-center-for-research-and-technology.html","Article Headline": "Why VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center for Research and Technology","Article Subhead": "The 450,000-square-foot center would replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Altriastock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/31","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/amelia-c-grover-md-facs-named-senior-associate-dean-for-faculty-affairs-and-development.html","Article Headline": "Amelia C. Grover, M.D., FACS, named senior associate dean for faculty affairs and development","Article Subhead": "I am pleased and proud to announce the appointment of Amelia C. Grover, M.D., FACS, to serve as the next senior associate dean for faculty affairs and development at the VCU School of Medicine, effective Nov. 1, 2025.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/29","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Faculty achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/-virginia-orthopaedic-surgeon-featured-for-redefining-geriatric-fracture-care/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-orthopaedic-surgeon-featured-for-redefining-geriatric-fracture-care.html","Article Headline": "Virginia orthopaedic surgeon featured for redefining geriatric fracture care","Article Subhead": "In an interview with Becker’s Spine Review, VCU Health’s Stephen Kates lays out his pioneering work to improve orthopaedic care for older adults.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Dr._Kates_surgery_Cropped.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Orthopaedics, Professorship, Surgery, VCU Health, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-dean-elected-to-be-president-elect-of-medical-society-of-virginia.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine dean elected to be president-elect of Medical Society of Virginia","Article Subhead": "Arturo P. Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., is in line to lead the statewide physician and patient advocacy organization next fall.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DeanSaavedraWhiteCoat.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/10/28","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Community engagement, Dermatology, Faculty achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/how-i-found-my-research-liam-babcock-savors-the-challenges-and-lessons-of-discovery","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-i-found-my-research-liam-babcock-savors-the-challenges-and-lessons-of-discovery.html","Article Headline": "How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery","Article Subhead": "The biology major is working in research labs investigating therapeutics on the MCV Campus.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LiamBabcock.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Mentorship, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Student research, CMGM"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-society-of-virginia-foundation-honors-early-career-pediatric-psychiatrist.html","Article Headline": "Medical Society of Virginia Foundation honors early career pediatric psychiatrist","Article Subhead": "At the annual Salute to Service Awards, Dimal Shah, M.D., received the Service by an Early Career Physician Award.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/shahaward.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/10/27","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Psychiatry, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/vcu-twins-are-a-double-dose-of-health-care-service-as-emts-and-researchers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-twins-are-a-double-dose-of-health-care-service-as-emts-and-researchers.html","Article Headline": "VCU twins are a double-dose of health care service as EMTs and researchers","Article Subhead": "Akash and Arjun Jagdeesh connect campus, community and cancer insights along the Honors College path toward medical school.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Jagdeeshtwins.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Mentorship, Student research, CMGM"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/when-i-started-i-felt-ready-how-nontraditional-students-found-medicine-as-a-second-career.html","Article Headline": "‘When I started, I felt ready’: How nontraditional students found medicine as a second career","Article Subhead": "While their journey was different, these students found community through a common destination – becoming physicians.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Secondcareers.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/10/24","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2028, Featured Article, Medical education, Class of 2029"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/redefining-the-future-of-transplant-medicine-at-vcu-health-hume-lee-transplant-center/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/redefining-the-future-of-transplant-medicine-at-vcu-health-hume-lee-transplant-center.html","Article Headline": "Redefining the future of transplant medicine at VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center","Article Subhead": "How VCU Health’s premier transplant center is giving more patients a second chance through transplant innovation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Brunocloseup.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Internal medicine, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, Surgery, VCU Health, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcualumni.org/events/10-under-10/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumni-10-under-10.html","Article Headline": "Alumni 10 Under 10","Article Subhead": "VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 awards recognize noteworthy achievements by alumni who earned their first VCU degree between 2016-2025 (undergraduate, graduate or professional).","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/under10.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/21","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Annual Report 2025 - Alumni"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/former-nci-director-champions-staggering-progress-in-cancer-research-during-visit-to-massey/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/former-nci-director-champions-staggering-progress-in-cancer-research-during-visit-to-massey.html","Article Headline": "Former NCI director champions staggering progress in cancer research during visit to Massey","Article Subhead": "Ned Sharpless, M.D., gave a research presentation for a crowded theater at the Science Museum of Virginia as part of a two-day visit to VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ned_sharpless_web(1).png","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/massey-scientists-discover-promising-drug-combination-to-overcome-resistance-in-t-cell-lymphoma/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-scientists-discover-promising-drug-combination-to-overcome-resistance-in-t-cell-lymphoma.html","Article Headline": "Massey scientists discover promising drug combination to overcome resistance in T-cell lymphoma","Article Subhead": "A collaboration between researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered a new therapeutic strategy with potential to improve outcomes for patients with aggressive blood cancers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/istock_lymphoma_cells.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/vcu-research-in-action-teaching-patients-to-take-a-deep-breath","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-research-in-action-teaching-patients-to-take-a-deep-breath.html","Article Headline": "VCU Research in Action: Teaching patients to take a deep breath","Article Subhead": "A research team is exploring the clinical impact of HRV biofeedback, which could be a low-cost, noninvasive treatment for stress, concussions, burnout and other conditions.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/HRVtech.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/10/vcu-team-heads-to-congress-for-rally-for-medical-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-team-heads-to-congress-for-rally-for-medical-research.html","Article Headline": "VCU team heads to Congress for Rally for Medical Research","Article Subhead": "Researchers from six VCU schools and colleges joined a national call for NIH funding.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUCongress.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, NIH grant, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-debuts-multidisciplinary-outpatient-clinic-for-liver-patients/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-debuts-multidisciplinary-outpatient-clinic-for-liver-patients.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health debuts multidisciplinary outpatient clinic for liver patients","Article Subhead": "The new unit in downtown Richmond reflects rising demand for treatment – and the need for holistic care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/liveroutpatient.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/10/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Annual Report 2025 - 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Lester, M.D., who completed her residency training in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, created Joy House RVA to support unhoused women in the Richmond community.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/250922-vcuhs-lester-joy-house-rva-0001-proof.jpg","Author": "Hayley Roulston","Date": "2025/10/01","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, Community engagement, Family medicine, Featured Article"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/unlocking-potential-campaign.html","Article Headline": "Unlocking Potential Campaign","Article Subhead": "This month, VCU and VCU Health kicked off Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future, a $1.838 billion initiative, the most significant fundraising effort in our history.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader_nodean.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/24","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Messages from the Dean, Annual Report 2025 - Philanthropy"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/power-of-persistence-pharmtox-alumnus-bridges-science-and-business.html","Article Headline": "Power of persistence: PharmTox alumnus bridges science and business","Article Subhead": "Richard E. Chipkin, Ph.D., brings new hope for treating Tourette syndrome.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/AdobeStock_572929606.jpeg","Author": "Julie Miles","Date": "2025/09/24","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, Neurology, Pharmacology and toxicology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/the-virginia-naloxone-project-how-narcan-in-eds-is-saving-lives-from-opioid-overdoses/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-virginia-naloxone-project-how-narcan-in-eds-is-saving-lives-from-opioid-overdoses.html","Article Headline": "The Virginia Naloxone Project: How Narcan in EDs is saving lives from opioid overdoses","Article Subhead": "A life-saving strategy equipping at-risk patients with naloxone nasal spray before leaving the hospital is being led by clinician-researchers at VCU Medical Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Emergencyroom.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Community engagement, Emergency medicine, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Annual Report 2025 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/details/chor-orthopaedic-surgeon-is-first-in-virginia-to-offer-vertebral-body-tethering-for-scoliosis","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/chor-orthopaedic-surgeon-is-first-in-virginia-to-offer-vertebral-body-tethering-for-scoliosis.html","Article Headline": "CHoR orthopaedic surgeon is first in Virginia to offer vertebral body tethering for scoliosis","Article Subhead": "Astrid’s successful scoliosis surgery","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Astrid_Hero.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Surgery, Faculty Success, Annual Report 2025 - Clinical care"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-purpose-in-grief-how-returning-to-vcu-is-shaping-a-medical-students-career.html","Article Headline": "Finding purpose in grief: How returning to VCU is shaping a medical student’s career","Article Subhead": "More than a decade after losing her mom to cancer at VCU Medical Center, M3 Katie Buck reflects on how the experience has helped her find her professional identity and connect with patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Katie-3.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/09/22","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Featured Article, Medical education, Annual Report 2025 - Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/2025-faculty-excellence-awards-celebrating-achievements-in-academic-medicine.html","Article Headline": "2025 Faculty Excellence Awards: Celebrating achievements in academic medicine","Article Subhead": "At the School of Medicine’s annual awards ceremony, recipients representing seven departments and units were recognized for their contributions to education, patient care and research. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/facawardscover.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/09/18","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Emergency medicine, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Mentorship, Microbiology and immunology, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Professorship, Radiology, Surgery, VCU Health, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/09/vcu-professor-awarded-two-grants-totaling-36m-to-help-build-the-behavioral-health-workforce","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-professor-awarded-two-grants-totaling-36m-to-help-build-the-behavioral-health-workforce.html","Article Headline": "VCU professor awarded two grants totaling $3.6M to help build the behavioral health workforce","Article Subhead": "VCU’s Primary Care Psychology Training Collaborative serves both patients in need and future counselors.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/HeatherJones.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Family medicine, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Primary care, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/simulation-week/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/som-series-inside-the-sim-center.html","Article Headline": "SOM Series: Inside the Sim Center","Article Subhead": "In recognition of Health Care Simulation Week, take a look behind the scenes at VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SOMSERIES_InsideTheSimCenter1.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/15","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Medical education, Sim Center"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/09/his-tiny-invention-could-put-a-wrap-on-one-of-surgerys-painstaking-challenges","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/his-tiny-invention-could-put-a-wrap-on-one-of-surgerys-painstaking-challenges.html","Article Headline": "His tiny invention could put a wrap on one of surgery’s painstaking challenges","Article Subhead": "In developing Nerve Tape, VCU Health surgeon-researcher Jonathan Isaacs created a simple, suture-free solution for repairing severed nerves.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DrIsaacs.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/community-and-connection-fuel-students-cancer-research-journey-.html","Article Headline": "Community and connection fuel student’s cancer research journey ","Article Subhead": "Akhila Kunuthuru, from the Class of 2028, reflects on the motivations behind her experience as a James D. Popp Student Research Fellow.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Nancy_Dr_Haar_Akhila.jpg","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski","Date": "2025/09/11","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Class of 2028, Massey Cancer Center, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/09/vcu-researcher-receives-3m-for-study-of-how-virtual-reality-can-prevent-youth-violence","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-researcher-receives-3m-for-national-study-of-how-virtual-reality-can-prevent-youth-violence.html","Article Headline": "VCU researcher receives $3M for national study of how virtual reality can prevent youth violence","Article Subhead": "With the NIH grant, Nicholas Thomson will evaluate if his Elevate VR program could be a cost-effective method of saving lives.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/VR.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, NIH grant, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/flying-high-m4-balances-medical-education-and-trapeze-career.html","Article Headline": "Flying high: M4 balances medical education and trapeze career","Article Subhead": "When Tucker Smith took a leave of absence from medical school to perform with Cirque du Soleil, he found lessons in teamwork and resilience that he believes will make him a better physician.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Tucker-Smith-1.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/09/05","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Featured Article, Medical education, Annual Report 2025 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-opens-partial-hospitalization-program-for-youth-in-need-of-comprehensive-mental-health-care/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-opens-partial-hospitalization-program-for-youth-in-need-of-comprehensive-mental-health-care.html","Article Headline": "Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU opens Partial Hospitalization Program for comprehensive mental health care","Article Subhead": "The new service at Virginia Treatment Center for Children offers an intermediate step between hospital and home.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CHoRpartialhospitalization.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/remote-radiologists-help-address-national-staffing-shortage.html","Article Headline": "Remote radiologists help address national staffing shortage","Article Subhead": "For Department of Radiology alumni, the remote faculty model provides a way to give back to the institution where they trained.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/radiology-5.jpg","Author": "Lisa Crutchfield Barth","Date": "2025/09/04","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, Clinical care, Featured Article, Radiology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/power-players-vcu-and-vcu-health-highlighted-on-virginia-500-power-list/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/power-players-two-school-of-medicine-leaders-highlighted-on-virginia-500-power-list.html","Article Headline": "Power players: Two School of Medicine leaders highlighted on Virginia 500 Power List","Article Subhead": "Virginia Business’ annual list highlights leaders across the state who are making a difference in their industries and communities.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/site-assets/img/default-images/140520_821_aj_ar-campus-night-default3.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/09/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/good-people-doing-good-the-power-of-giving-back.html","Article Headline": "Good people doing good: The power of giving back","Article Subhead": "Alumni and community members value sharing time, treasure and talent to address pressing needs across the MCV Campus. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Archuleta-Family-crop.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2025/09/02","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Fellowship, Graduate medical education, Massey Cancer Center, Psychiatry, Resident"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/heart-failure-drug-ivabradine-shows-promise-for-treating-pots-symptoms-new-study-finds/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/heart-failure-drug-ivabradine-shows-promise-for-treating-pots-symptoms-new-study-finds.html","Article Headline": "Heart failure drug ivabradine shows promise for treating POTS symptoms, new study finds","Article Subhead": "The results also revealed new clues into the underlying causes of the condition, researchers say.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/GettyImages-926078462.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Internal medicine, Pauley Heart Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/researchers-awarded-73-million-grant-to-launch-groundbreaking-breast-cancer-clinical-trial/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/researchers-awarded-73-million-grant-to-launch-groundbreaking-breast-cancer-clinical-trial.html","Article Headline": "Researchers awarded $7.3 million grant to launch groundbreaking breast cancer clinical trial","Article Subhead": "A multidisciplinary team of researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a grant to fund a novel clinical trial targeting metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/masseystockbreastcancer.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/first-person-hands-on-service-in-the-richmond-community.html","Article Headline": "First Person: Hands-on service in the Richmond community","Article Subhead": "For the Patient, Physician and Society's community service requirement, Vandanaa Jayaprakash chose to volunteer with Peter Paul RVA, a nonprofit that supports the residents of Richmond’s East End and the education of its children.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/vandanaa-crop.jpg","Author": "Vandanaa Jayaprakash","Date": "2025/08/27","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Class of 2028, Community engagement, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/i-blew-out-my-birthday-candles-new-lung-transplant-program-helps-patient-celebrate-another-year-of-life/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/i-blew-out-my-birthday-candles-new-lung-transplant-program-helps-patient-celebrate-another-year-of-life.html","Article Headline": "‘I blew out my birthday candles’: New lung transplant program helps patient celebrate another year of life","Article Subhead": "VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center’s new lung transplant program launched in October 2024 to address a growing need across Virginia.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Ty_BeforeAfter.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Internal medicine, Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/three-school-of-medicine-faculty-receive-awards-at-vcus-annual-faculty-convocation-including-highest-honor.html","Article Headline": "Three School of Medicine faculty receive awards at VCU’s annual Faculty Convocation, including highest honor","Article Subhead": "Kenneth Ellenbogen, M.D., Jason Carlyon, Ph.D. and Susan Kornstein, M.D., were each honored for their unwavering dedication to serving the VCU community and beyond. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/facultyconvocation.png","Author": "School of Medicine staff ","Date": "2025/08/21","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Microbiology and immunology, NIH grant, OB-GYN, Pauley Heart Center, Professorship, Psychiatry, Research and Innovation, Honors and awards, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/in-stalking-the-silent-killer-he-transforms-health-in-the-liver-and-beyond","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/in-stalking-the-silent-killer-he-transforms-health-in-the-liver-and-beyond.html","Article Headline": "In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyond","Article Subhead": "VCU transplant hepatologist Arun Sanyal targets liver disease and its wide-ranging implications.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Sanyal.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/richmonds-youth-violence-risk-overlaps-with-historic-redlining-new-vcu-research-finds","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/richmonds-youth-violence-risk-overlaps-with-historic-redlining-new-vcu-research-finds.html","Article Headline": "Richmond’s youth violence risk overlaps with historic redlining, new VCU research finds","Article Subhead": "In addition to lingering effects of discrimination, study finds that most victims treated at VCU’s trauma center were female.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/BD895E0C-C1D8-427B-9716-024128B2CC6F.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Research, Surgery, VCU Health, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/vcu-innovators-look-to-streamline-pacemaker-procedures-and-safety","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-innovators-look-to-streamline-pacemaker-procedures-and-safety.html","Article Headline": "VCU innovators look to streamline pacemaker procedures and safety","Article Subhead": "University grants fuel two clinical tools created to improve implantation accuracy and device management.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PillaiandUzelac.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anesthesiology, Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Research, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "patient-practice-simulation-training-prepares-medical-students-for-real-patients","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/patient-practice-simulation-training-prepares-medical-students-for-real-patients.html","Article Headline": "Patient practice: Simulation training prepares medical students for real patients","Article Subhead": "The School of Medicine’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety teaches students to navigate uncomfortable, intimidating and impactful patient interactions that come with being a physician.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SOMSeries3.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/08/19","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2026, Class of 2028, Emergency medicine, Medical education, Surgery, Class of 2029, Sim Center"},{"Ext Url": "welcoming-our-new-graduate-students","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/welcoming-our-new-graduate-students-.html","Article Headline": "Welcoming our new graduate students ","Article Subhead": "VCU School of Medicine’s latest cohort of aspiring scientists has arrived to begin their certificate, master’s, Ph.D. and postdoctoral programs.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/gradstudentshereo.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/08/15","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "CERT, Graduate education, Human and molecular genetics, Microbiology and immunology, Physiology and biophysics, CMGM"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/a-portable-water-tank-is-designed-to-transform-cancer-radiation-therapy","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-portable-water-tank-from-a-vcu-public-private-partnership-is-designed-to-transform-cancer-radiation-therapy.html","Article Headline": "A portable water tank from a VCU public-private partnership is designed to transform cancer radiation therapy","Article Subhead": "William Song, a professor in the School of Medicine, and his partners hope to take a complex, costly process in cancer care and make it faster, more affordable and more accessible.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/WilliamSong.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, Radiation oncology, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/vcu-study-identifies-potential-therapeutic-strategy-for-treating-cocaine-use-disorder","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-study-identifies-potential-therapeutic-strategy-for-treating-cocaine-use-disorder.html","Article Headline": "VCU study identifies potential therapeutic strategy for treating cocaine use disorder","Article Subhead": "By uncovering molecular clues about the brain’s reward system, researchers see a path to keep two key proteins functioning properly.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/brainnurons.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/08/burhan-buttar-deepens-his-interest-in-medical-career-with-internship-at-wake-forest","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/burhan-buttar-deepens-his-interest-in-medical-career-with-internship-at-wake-forest.html","Article Headline": "Burhan Buttar deepens his interest in medical career with internship at Wake Forest","Article Subhead": "Buttar is exploring different paths for where his pre-med track could take him. His recent internship was focused on dermatology and gave him invaluable experience.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/BurhanButtarphoto.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/honoring-jim-mcglothlin.html","Article Headline": "Honoring Jim McGlothlin","Article Subhead": "It is with a heavy heart that I write to you on the passing of our longtime friend and benefactor, Jim McGlothlin.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader_nodean.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/06","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Featured Article, Messages from the Dean, Annual Report 2025 - Philanthropy"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-8-and-a-suitcase-to-global-neurosurgery-leader-how-the-school-of-medicine-prepared-one-alumnus-for-a-lifetime-of-initiative-and-impact.html","Article Headline": "From $8 and a suitcase to global neurosurgery leader: How the School of Medicine prepared one alumnus for a lifetime of initiative and impact","Article Subhead": "Raj Narayan, M.D., went on to lead three major academic neurosurgery departments.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Narayan01.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2025/08/04","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Neurosurgery, NIH grant"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/2025-white-coat-ceremony-photo-gallery.html","Article Headline": "White Coat Ceremony photo gallery","Article Subhead": "See a selection of images from the ceremony","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/whitecoatthumb.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/08/01","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Medical education, Student Life"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/neural-networks-how-mentorship-shaped-two-neurologists-careers.html","Article Headline": "Neural networks: How mentorship shaped two neurologists’ careers","Article Subhead": "More than a decade after they met, Emma Parolisi, M.D. and Kelly Gwathmey, M.D. reflect on how mentor-mentee relationships have impacted their journeys.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ParolisiandGwathmey.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/07/30","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Mentorship, Neurology, Resident, Annual Report 2025 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/07/vcu-establishes-new-shuttle-service-between-monroe-park-and-mcv-campuses","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-establishes-new-shuttle-service-between-monroe-park-and-mcv-campuses.html","Article Headline": "VCU establishes new shuttle service between Monroe Park and MCV campuses","Article Subhead": "RamsXpress will launch Aug. 1, with stops at Cabell Library and Larrick Student Center.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/intmed-dev/images/vcu-image.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Student Life, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "society-system","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-great-foundation-societies-system-encourages-wellbeing-beyond-the-classroom.html","Article Headline": "'A great foundation:’ Societies system encourages wellbeing beyond the classroom","Article Subhead": "Through a randomized grouping system, School of Medicine students find friendship and faculty support.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Society-Story-Collage.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/07/25","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Medical education, Mentorship, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "welcome-class-of-2029","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2029.html","Article Headline": "Welcome Class of 2029","Article Subhead": "The Class of 2029 arrived on the MCV Campus on Monday, July 21 for their two-week orientation known as Transition to Medical School.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WelcomeClassofCollage-1(1).png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/07/24","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Education, Featured Article, Medical education, Class of 2029"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/07/primary-care-shortage-affects-44-of-virginias-neighbhorhoods-new-vcu-study-finds","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/primary-care-shortage-affects-44-of-virginias-neighborhoods-and-almost-38-million-residents-new-vcu-study-finds.html","Article Headline": "Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods and almost 3.8 million residents, new VCU study finds","Article Subhead": "Rural communities are particularly hard-hit, and the research could point to workforce initiatives.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Waitingroom2.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Family medicine, Featured Article, Medical Scientist Training Program, Primary care, Student research, Research and Innovation, Health disparities, Public health, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/virginia-screening-network-launches-vanguard-study-to-evaluate-tests-for-the-early-detection-of-several-cancers/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-cancer-screening-network-evaluating-early-detection-tests-for-cancers.html","Article Headline": "Virginia Cancer Screening Network evaluating early detection tests for cancers","Article Subhead": "Co-led by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the network is recruiting participants to evaluate a new blood test that screens for various cancers in their earliest stages.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/masseyribbon.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/why-theres-a-national-surge-in-ed-visits-because-of-tick-bites/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/why-theres-a-national-surge-in-ed-visits-because-of-tick-bites.html","Article Headline": "Why there’s a national surge in ED visits because of tick bites","Article Subhead": "More awareness and concern about the dangers of tick-borne illness is leading to an increase in patient hospital visits, VCU researcher says.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/tickstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Microbiology and immunology, Research, CMGM"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dirt-road-to-the-health-care-highway.html","Article Headline": "Dirt road to the health care highway","Article Subhead": "Elizabeth R. Martin, M.D. Class of 1998, authored a children’s book to spark early interest in health science careers. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/M98MartinElizabeth.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2025/07/14","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Alumni, Featured Article, OB-GYN"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/07/family-ties-including-a-fathers-illness-propel-a-sons-research-journey","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/family-ties-including-a-fathers-illness-propel-a-sons-research-journey.html","Article Headline": "Family ties, including a father’s illness, propel a son’s research journey","Article Subhead": "VCU biology major Nic Carwile finds special resonance in his prestigious summer internship in Germany.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NicCarwile.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Mentorship, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/07/vcu-researchers-identify-drug-candidate-for-curbing-alcohol-misuse","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-researchers-identify-drug-candidate-for-curbing-alcohol-misuse.html","Article Headline": "VCU researchers identify drug candidate for curbing alcohol misuse","Article Subhead": "Preclinical study points to potential for a drug now being tested to treat brain disorders.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/wineshop.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/07/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Neurology, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Annual Report 2025 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/learning-at-the-intersection-of-ob-gyn-and-addiction-treatment.html","Article Headline": "Learning at the intersection of OB-GYN and addiction treatment","Article Subhead": "Through early clinical exposure and innovative curriculum, VCU's OB MOTIVATE clinic prepares physicians to deliver compassionate care to pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorders. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/OBGYN_motivate_originaledit1.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/07/02","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Alumni, Class of 2025, Clinical care, Community engagement, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Medical education, OB-GYN, Resident, VCU Health, Public health, Women's health"},{"Ext Url": "12th_spring2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/12th--marshall-spring-2025.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Spring 2025 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2025/cover-crop.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/30","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/walk-the-walk-2025-vcu-health-welcomes-new-house-staff-.html","Article Headline": "Walk the Walk 2025: VCU Health welcomes new house staff ","Article Subhead": "This month, over 250 new physicians began the next step in their medical careers. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/WtW25.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/06/30","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Graduate medical education, Pediatrics, Resident, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/06/us-news-and-world-report-ranks-vcu-among-top-20-of-global-universities","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/us-news--world-report-ranks-vcu-among-top-20-of-global-universities.html","Article Headline": "U.S. News & World Report ranks VCU among top 20% of global universities","Article Subhead": "Seventeen VCU programs are listed among the world’s best, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, which is ranked No. 9.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VCUSignonMonroeParkCampusatnight.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, Surgery, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/getting-the-work-done.html","Article Headline": "Getting the work done: Dr. Luan Lawson champions the future of medical training","Article Subhead": "As senior associate dean of medical education and student affairs, Luan Lawson, M.D. is reimagining how to prepare students for a changing environment.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/luan-lawson-crop.jpg","Author": "Nan Johnson","Date": "2025/06/25","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Emergency medicine, Featured Article, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/massey-researchers-discover-new-genetic-target-that-could-shape-the-future-of-liver-cancer-treatment-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-researchers-discover-new-genetic-target-that-could-shape-the-future-of-liver-cancer-treatment.html","Article Headline": "Massey researchers discover new genetic target that could shape the future of liver cancer treatment","Article Subhead": "The future of hepatocellular carcinoma patient care looks brighter thanks to research by Devanand Sarkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., who discovered that the gene TAF2 plays a pivotal role in the growth of this cancer. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/iStock-1483000268(1).jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "standardized-patients","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/stars-of-the-show-standardized-patients-bring-simulated-medical-scenarios-to-life.html","Article Headline": "Stars of the show: Standardized patients bring simulated medical scenarios to life","Article Subhead": "At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, trained actors known as standardized patients help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/SOMSERIES_InsideTheSimCenter2_2.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/06/18","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Medical education, Sim Center, Annual Report 2025 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/the-most-caring-network-how-a-bone-marrow-donor-from-germany-and-a-comprehensive-clinical-team-at-massey-saved-one-mans-life/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-most-caring-network.html","Article Headline": "‘The most caring network’","Article Subhead": "How a bone marrow donor from Germany and a comprehensive clinical team at Massey saved one man’s life","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/transplant.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/department-of-surgery-research-day.html","Article Headline": "Department of Surgery Research Day showcases innovation, collaboration and clinical impact","Article Subhead": "At the annual two-day event, leaders highlighted and reflected on the department's long-term commitment to cutting-edge research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/chehab.png","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2025/06/12","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/scott-p-stringer-md-named-vice-dean-for-the-school-of-medicine.html","Article Headline": "Scott P. Stringer, M.D., named vice dean for the School of Medicine","Article Subhead": "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Scott P. Stringer, M.D., M.S., FACS, to serve as vice dean for the VCU School of Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader_nodean.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/11","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Messages from the Dean"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/passion-project.html","Article Headline": "Passion project: Medical student investigates rare surgical complication that changed her grandfather’s life ","Article Subhead": "M3 Alex Erling’s grandfather lost his leg to a post-operative infection. She wants to understand why and prevent it from happening to others.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/AlexErling.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/06/11","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, Orthopaedics, Student research, Medical student research, Annual Report 2025 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/virginia-health-leaders-emphasize-community-impact-collaboration-at-virginia-public-health-summit-on-cancer/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-health-leaders-emphasize-community-impact-collaboration-at-virginia-public-health-summit-on-cancer.html","Article Headline": "Virginia health leaders emphasize community impact, collaboration at Virginia Public Health Summit on Cancer","Article Subhead": "The Virginia Public Health Summit on Cancer is the only meeting of its kind to bring together statewide health district directors, comprehensive cancer center leaders and national advocates to discuss cancer prevention and care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SummitonCancer.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://parkinsons.vcu.edu/news/news-posts/pmdc-named-a-lewy-body-dementia-association-research-center-of-excellence.html","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/pmdc-named-a-lewy-body-dementia-association-research-center-of-excellence.html","Article Headline": "VCU's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center receives national designation for Lewy body dementia","Article Subhead": "The PMDC is now the only center in Virginia recognized as a Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/site-assets/img/default-images/140520_821_aj_ar-campus-night-default3.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Neurology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/a-race-against-time-and-the-team-that-makes-every-second-count/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-race-against-time-and-the-team-that-makes-every-second-count.html","Article Headline": "A race against time and the team that makes every second count","Article Subhead": "When minutes matter, the unbreakable resolve of VCU Health’s premier stroke care team saves lives.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Johnsonff1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/06/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Surgery"},{"Ext Url": "the-power-of-preparation","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-power-of-preparation.html","Article Headline": "The power of preparation","Article Subhead": "M3 Luke Johnson is researching best practices to improve training for aspiring anesthesiologists — including himself.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LukeJohnson.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/05/27","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Anesthesiology, Class of 2027, Featured Article, Mentorship, Research, Student research, Student Life, Medical student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-toast-to-the-master-teacher.html","Article Headline": "A toast to the master teacher","Article Subhead": "Faculty, alumni and trainees celebrate the remarkable career of Alvin M. Zfass, M’57.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/250426-vcu-som-gastro-alumni-event-dr-zfass-0083-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Amanda Kowaleski","Date": "2025/05/22","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Alumni, Faculty achievement, Medical education, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/becoming-a-destination-for-clinical-research/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/becoming-a-destination-for-clinical-research.html","Article Headline": "Becoming a destination for clinical research","Article Subhead": "As a university-based health system, VCU Health is unraveling medical mysteries one clinical trial at a time.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Researchstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/05/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Featured Article, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/second-annual-staff-distinction-awards-commend-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-school-of-medicine-.html","Article Headline": "Second annual Staff Distinction Awards commend the ‘unsung heroes’ of the School of Medicine ","Article Subhead": "Four individuals and one team, representing many departments and units, were recognized for their contributions. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/20250514-DLR_5827.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/05/15","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Staff achievement"},{"Ext Url": "graduation-2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/commencement-speaker-highlights-lifelong-learning-.html","Article Headline": "Commencement speaker highlights lifelong learning ","Article Subhead": "During two graduation ceremonies, decorated astronaut Kathryn Thornton, Ph.D., addressed and celebrated the School of Medicine’s M.D. and advanced degree graduates.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/M.D.hooding2025.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/05/12","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Featured Article, Graduate education, Graduation, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-joins-national-study-to-improve-clinic-visits-for-als-patients/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-joins-national-study-to-improve-clinic-visits-for-als-patients.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health joins national study to improve clinic visits for ALS patients","Article Subhead": "The clinical trial received a $13M funding award to assess whether video recordings of appointments boost patient satisfaction and compliance with treatments.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ALSstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/05/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Clinical trial, Featured Article, Research, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "barnhardt-2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2025-austin-barnhardt-is-prepared-to-provide-comprehensive-care-in-rural-communities.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2025: Austin Barnhardt is prepared to provide comprehensive care in rural communities","Article Subhead": "Barnhardt, an M.D. graduate, spent a month living on the Navajo Nation, learning the ins and outs of rural family medicine that he will bring to residency in the mountain west.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/BarnhardtHeadshot.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/05/07","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Family medicine, Primary care, Veterans, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/romantic-relationships-mitigate-effects-of-trauma-on-alcohol-use-among-college-students/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/romantic-relationships-mitigate-effects-of-trauma-on-alcohol-use-among-college-students.html","Article Headline": "Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students","Article Subhead": "Research led by VCU and Rutgers University provides new insights into how the people we love affect our health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/couplestock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/05/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/patricia-kinser-is-named-vcu-school-of-nursing-dean/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/patricia-kinser-is-named-vcu-school-of-nursing-dean.html","Article Headline": "Patricia Kinser is named VCU School of Nursing dean","Article Subhead": "Kinser – a nurse scientist, clinician and alum of the school – has served as interim dean since April 2024.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/PKMP.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/05/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-students-provide-free-health-screenings-at-community-clinic-.html","Article Headline": "Medical students provide free health screenings at community clinic ","Article Subhead": "At a church in downtown Richmond, members of the Student Family Medicine Association are practicing what they learn in the classroom by caring for vulnerable city residents.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/112ff284-bc49-4d46-9c3b-a5a65c9f25d3.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/05/01","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2028, Community engagement, Education, Family medicine, Student interest group, Health disparities, Public health, Annual Report 2024 - 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","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/shutterstock_2149231929.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/05/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/drawing-on-a-wealth-of-support.html","Article Headline": "Drawing on a wealth of support","Article Subhead": "Aspiring pathologist expresses creativity and gratitude with postcard-sized pieces of art.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DSC_0265.JPG","Author": "Hayley Roulston","Date": "2025/04/28","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Medical education, Pathology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2025-holly-byers-blends-compassion-for-patients-with-scientific-discovery.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2025: Holly Byers blends compassion for patients with scientific discovery","Article Subhead": "A graduate of the genetics dual degree program, Byers is preparing for a career as both a genetic counselor and cancer researcher.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ByersLabPhoto.JPG","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/04/28","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Graduate education, Graduate medical education, Graduation, Human and molecular genetics, Research, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/derek-b-santangelo-phd-to-become-chair-of-the-department-of-microbiology-and-immunology.html","Article Headline": "Derek B. Sant’Angelo, Ph.D., to become chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology","Article Subhead": "I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Derek B. Sant’Angelo, Ph.D., as the next chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/25","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Microbiology and immunology, Messages from the Dean"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/like-a-family-orthopaedics-mentorship-network-supports-aspiring-surgeons.html","Article Headline": "‘Like a family’: Orthopaedics mentorship network supports aspiring surgeons","Article Subhead": "For students interested in orthopaedic surgery, dedicated residents and faculty guide them through research and toward the highly competitive specialty.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/orthomentorship.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/04/21","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship, Orthopaedics, Student Life, Medical student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/letter-from-the-dean.html","Article Headline": "Letter from the dean","Article Subhead": "Arturo P. Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/saavedra-crop.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/21","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/04/vcu-research-remains-strong-growing--and-above-all-impactful-vp-rao-says-in-annual-address","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-research-remains-strong-growing--and-above-all-impactful-vp-rao-says-in-annual-address.html","Article Headline": "VCU research remains strong, growing – and ‘above all’ impactful, VP Rao says in annual address","Article Subhead": "‘This is not the time to slow down, but to continue and double down on what we are doing,’ he declares in his 2025 State of the Research presentation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Rao2025StateofResearch.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/04/vcu-appoints-monica-swahn-phd-dean-of-vcu-school-of-public-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-appoints-monica-swahn-phd-dean-of-vcu-school-of-public-health.html","Article Headline": "VCU appoints Monica Swahn, Ph.D., dean of VCU School of Public Health","Article Subhead": "Swahn comes to VCU from Kennesaw State University where she served as dean and professor of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MonicaSwahnSOPH.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Public health"},{"Ext Url": "reunion-weekend-2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/reunion-weekend-2025.html","Article Headline": "Reunion Weekend 2025","Article Subhead": "Hundreds of alumni from classes ending in ’0 and ’5 flocked back to the MCV Campus","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/reunion-weekend-2025/250404-som-m15-at-gola-0013-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Hayley Roulston","Date": "2025/04/17","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Medical education, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-mentor-and-an-advocate-dr-gretchen-neigh-receives-this-years-wisdm-award.html","Article Headline": "A mentor and an advocate: Dr. Gretchen Neigh receives this year’s WISDM award","Article Subhead": "Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, was recognized by VCU’s Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine for her commitment to advancing women’s health and increasing representation in the sciences.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/G-Neigh-Hero.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/04/14","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Mentorship, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Research, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/a-life-calling-richmond-woman-donates-two-organs-to-total-strangers/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-life-calling-richmond-woman-donates-two-organs-to-total-strangers.html","Article Headline": "A life calling: Richmond woman donates two organs to total strangers","Article Subhead": "VCU Health patient Danielle Green undergoes two minimally invasive surgeries – including one with a robot – and successfully donates her kidney and part of liver.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/DonateLifePatientStory1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/14","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Faculty achievement, Surgery"},{"Ext Url": "medical-student-research-director","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/building-connections-new-director-of-medical-student-research-will-enhance-learning-opportunities-for-future-doctors.html","Article Headline": "Building connections: New director of medical student research will enhance learning opportunities for future doctors","Article Subhead": "With a focus on fostering mentorship and hands-on experience, Stephen Miller, D.O., aims to bridge the gap between medical students and impactful research on campus.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/millerresearchdirector.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/04/10","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, Medical education, Research, Medical student research, Annual Report 2024 - 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Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/looking-back-with-the-women-of-1978.html","Article Headline": "Looking back with the women of 1978","Article Subhead": "Even as they navigated changing — and often challenging — times for women in medicine, they continued to pave the way for future women medical students and physicians.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/classphoto.jpg","Author": "Cynthia McMullen","Date": "2025/04/02","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/richmond-top-docs-announced-for-2025-guess-who-made-the-list/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/richmond-top-docs-announced-for-2025-guess-who-made-the-list.html","Article Headline": "Richmond ‘Top Docs’ announced for 2025. Guess who made the list?","Article Subhead": "More than 200 VCU Health providers were featured in Richmond Magazine’s annual list.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/TopDocs2025.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/04/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "inside-the-sim-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/it-feels-real-simulation-training-provides-safe-and-realistic-environment-for-learners.html","Article Headline": "‘It feels real’: Simulation training provides safe and realistic environment for learners","Article Subhead": "At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, current and future physicians get hands-on clinical experience and practice soft skills that translate into improved patient care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SOMSERIES_InsideTheSimCenter1.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/03/28","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Medical education, Sim Center"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/03/two-vcu-researchers-named-fellows-of-the-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/two-vcu-researchers-named-fellows-of-the-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science.html","Article Headline": "Two VCU researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science","Article Subhead": "Health biostatistics expert Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D. and psychiatric disorder pioneer Kenneth Kendler, M.D., are honored for lifetime achievement.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/KendlerBandyopadhyay.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/27","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/researchers-are-developing-a-new-therapy-for-liver-cancer-patients-using-light-beams/#:~:text=Lee%20is%20exploring%20how%20to,cells%20in%20the%20affected%20area","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/researchers-are-developing-a-new-therapy-for-liver-cancer-patients-using-light-beams.html","Article Headline": "Researchers are developing a new therapy for liver cancer patients using light beams","Article Subhead": "While the idea sounds light-years away, it could soon become a reality thanks to the work happening on VCU and VCU Health’s academic medical center campus.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/LeeandSavsani.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2028, Featured Article, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Student research, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/nations-first-fully-robotic-living-donor-liver-transplant-performed-at-vcu-health-hume-lee-transplant-center-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/nations-first-fully-robotic-living-donor-liver-transplant-performed-at-vcu-health-hume-lee-transplant-center.html","Article Headline": "Nation’s first fully robotic living donor liver transplant performed at VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center ","Article Subhead": "The groundbreaking procedure will help organ donors and recipients to recover faster, with fewer complications.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/SeungDuk-Leerobot.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/25","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Hume-Lee Transplant Center, Surgery, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2024 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "match-2025","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/lights-camera-match-class-of-2025-rings-in-match-day-on-the-red-carpet.html","Article Headline": "Lights, camera, match: Class of 2025 rings in Match Day on the red carpet","Article Subhead": "With an overall match rate of 99%, VCU’s graduating M.D. students tore into their envelopes at a Hollywood-themed celebration. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/matchdaygroup.png","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/03/24","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Featured Article, Match Day, Medical education, Residency match, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/03/vcu-researchers-are-developing-a-long-acting-medication-for-opioid-addiction","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-researchers-are-developing-a-long-acting-medication-for-opioid-addiction.html","Article Headline": "VCU researchers are developing a long-acting medication for opioid addiction","Article Subhead": "Their latest preclinical study showed promising results in reducing opioid use and withdrawal symptoms.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/XuandBanks.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/pauley-researcher-fadi-salloum-phd-receives-2025-outstanding-faculty-award-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-fadi-salloum-receives-2025-outstanding-faculty-award-from-schev.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Fadi Salloum receives 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from SCHEV","Article Subhead": "Awarded by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Dominion Energy, the Outstanding Faculty Awards are the commonwealth’s highest honor for faculty at Virginia’s colleges and universities.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/FadiSalloumaward.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Pauley Heart Center, Honors and awards, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-doctor-is-in-office.html","Article Headline": "The doctor is in (office)","Article Subhead": "Danny Avula, M’04, H’07, was elected mayor of the City of Richmond in November. The new position comes after years of serving as public health director for the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Districts, Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccination czar and, most recently, head of the state’s Department of Social Services.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/fave_AvulaheadshotMar2022.jpg","Author": "Jim Nolan","Date": "2025/03/17","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/four-pilot-projects-igniting-innovation-on-the-mcv-campus.html","Article Headline": "Four pilot projects igniting innovation on the MCV Campus","Article Subhead": "Philanthropically supported pilot grant awards pave the way for scientists and physician researchers to complete early stage studies that provide preliminary proof of concept data needed to secure competitive national funding and drive larger-scale research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/20241002_MedPhil_MoriahBellissimoMyers_1009(1)(1).jpg","Author": "Holly Prestidge","Date": "2025/03/14","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Alumni, Internal medicine, MCV Foundation, Pauley Heart Center, Philanthropy, Research, VCU Health, Annual Report 2024 - Philanthropy"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/weight-loss-rotation-equips-future-physicians-to-address-obesity-and-its-complexities.html","Article Headline": "Weight loss rotation equips future physicians to address obesity and its complexities","Article Subhead": "Medical students learn to empower patients with sustainable strategies in VCU's innovative Obesity Medical Weight Loss Program.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/20250310-DLR_5911copy.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/03/12","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2025, Featured Article, Internal medicine, Medical education, Pediatrics, VCU Health, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/massey-becomes-first-virginia-site-to-offer-new-non-surgical-robotic-focused-ultrasound-procedure-for-prostate-cancer/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/massey-becomes-first-virginia-site-to-offer-new-non-surgical-robotic-focused-ultrasound-procedure-for-prostate-cancer.html","Article Headline": "Massey becomes first Virginia site to offer new non-surgical robotic focused ultrasound procedure for prostate cancer","Article Subhead": "The innovative procedure takes only one-hour, allowing patients to recover at home on the same day as treatment.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/HIFU.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/light-therapy-selectively-targeting-liver-cancer-cells","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/light-therapy-selectively-targeting-liver-cancer-cells.html","Article Headline": "Light therapy: Selectively targeting liver cancer cells","Article Subhead": "This is the stuff of sci-fi dreams: healing cancer patients through focused light beams. While the idea sounds light-years away, it could soon become a reality thanks to the work of researchers here on the MCV Campus. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/WFLightTherapy.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, MCV Foundation, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-jiade-jeff-yu-named-chair-of-the-department-of-dermatology.html","Article Headline": "Dr. JiaDe (Jeff) Yu named chair of the Department of Dermatology","Article Subhead": "I am pleased to announce the appointment of JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, M.D., to the position of chair of the Department of Dermatology for the VCU School of Medicine, effective Sept. 1, 2025.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/10","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Dermatology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-powerful-lesson-to-our-future-physicians-mural-and-renamed-auditorium-honor-involuntary-sacrifice-of-bruce-tucker.html","Article Headline": "‘A powerful lesson to our future physicians:’ Mural and renamed auditorium honor involuntary sacrifice of Bruce Tucker","Article Subhead": "During a small ceremony in the School of Medicine’s education building, university and community leaders reflected on Tucker’s impact on health care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Tucker1.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/03/06","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Diversity equity and inclusion, Medical education, VCU Health, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/at-annual-give-kids-a-smile-school-of-dentistry-delivers-community-care-to-children-in-need/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/at-annual-give-kids-a-smile-school-of-dentistry-delivers-community-care-to-children-in-need.html","Article Headline": "At annual Give Kids a Smile, School of Dentistry delivers community care to children in need","Article Subhead": "Serving more than 80 youths – and donating $60,000 in services – the event targets oral health issues that have wide-ranging consequences in childhood.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/GiveKidsaSmile.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/06","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Public health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-maintains-research-funding-ranking-department-of-family-medicine-in-top-five-nationwide.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine maintains research funding ranking, Department of Family Medicine in top five nationwide ","Article Subhead": "The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research's annual analysis of NIH grants reflects the school's commitment to scientific and medical research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/surgery-dev/research.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/03/05","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "NIH grant, Research, Honors and awards, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/weight-loss-journey-goes-beyond-numbers-on-a-scale/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/weight-loss-journey-goes-beyond-numbers-on-a-scale.html","Article Headline": "Weight loss journey goes beyond numbers on a scale","Article Subhead": "Vanessa Logan’s unrelenting commitment put her on the path to a healthier lifestyle.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VanessaLogan.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/a-global-framework-for-geriatric-fracture-patient-care-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-global-framework-for-geriatric-fracture-patient-care.html","Article Headline": "A global framework for geriatric fracture patient care","Article Subhead": "A VCU Health orthopaedic surgeon helped to standardize care for geriatric fracture patients around the world.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Kates.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/03/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Global health, Orthopaedics, Health disparities"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/awakening-hope-the-critical-role-sleep-plays-in-brain-health.html","Article Headline": "Awakening hope: The critical role sleep plays in brain health","Article Subhead": "How a VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center sleep study offers new insights and optimism for patients","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/BrianBerman.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2025/02/28","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Neurology, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/an-early-look-future-physicians-celebrate-february-matches.html","Article Headline": "An early look: Future physicians celebrate February matches","Article Subhead": "Four School of Medicine students reflect on their journeys toward becoming doctors and matching early into residency programs. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/earlymatch.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/02/27","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Ophthalmology, Residency match, Resident, Urology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/take-charge-of-your-heart-health/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/take-charge-of-your-heart-health.html","Article Headline": "Take charge of your heart health","Article Subhead": "From understanding what heart disease is to practical tips for prevention, a VCU Health expert shares what you need to know to improve your heart health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/josuecherynews.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/02/checking-in-with-vcus-black-history-makers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/checking-in-with-vcus-black-history-makers.html","Article Headline": "Checking in with VCU’s Black history makers","Article Subhead": "For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards – and here are updates on six accomplished recipients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/BHMPhoto.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Alumni, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/02/vcu-student-led-project-supports-patients-in-recovery-from-opioid-use-disorder","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-student-led-project-supports-patients-in-recovery-from-opioid-use-disorder.html","Article Headline": "VCU student-led project supports patients in recovery from opioid use disorder","Article Subhead": "From the School of Pharmacy and across VCU’s health sciences schools, students leading the Resilient Smile Project address oral health and its connection to buprenorphine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/NatashaSmith.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Around Campus, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/02/two-vcu-researchers-named-national-academy-of-inventors-senior-members","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/two-vcu-researchers-named-national-academy-of-inventors-senior-members.html","Article Headline": "Two VCU researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members","Article Subhead": "Youngman Oh and Jason Reed are honored for their innovative work in cancer therapy and DNA technology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/ReedandOhheadshots.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Pathology, Research, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/decorated-astronaut-to-speak-at-school-of-medicine-graduation-ceremonies.html","Article Headline": "Decorated astronaut to speak at School of Medicine graduation ceremonies","Article Subhead": "Kathryn C. Thornton, Ph.D., a veteran of four space flights and professor emerita at UVA, will address the School of Medicine’s graduating medical students and graduate students.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/thortonnews.png","Author": "School of Medicine staff ","Date": "2025/02/21","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2025, Graduation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/knowledge-can-be-power-medical-students-research-driven-by-childhood-diagnosis.html","Article Headline": "‘Knowledge can be power’: Medical student’s research driven by childhood diagnosis","Article Subhead": "A gastroenterologist changed Nicole Lulkin’s life, and now she wants to contribute to the field through research and clinical care. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/NicoleLulkin.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/02/20","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Class of 2027, Featured Article, Medical education, Mentorship, Pediatrics, Research, Student research, Student Life, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Medical student research, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/facing-higher-risk-heres-what-black-americans-should-know--and-do--about-their-heart-health-/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/facing-higher-risk-heres-what-black-americans-should-know--and-do--about-their-heart-health.html","Article Headline": "Facing higher risk, here’s what Black Americans should know – and do – about their heart health","Article Subhead": "From doctor visits to diet and exercise tweaks, small changes can have a big impact.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/BlackHeartHealthreddit.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health, Health disparities, Public health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/research-update-improvements-in-our-research-operations.html","Article Headline": "Research update: Improvements in our research operations","Article Subhead": "Research is entrenched in our mission as an academic institution. We are committed to the pursuit of knowledge, advancement of the human condition and to anticipating the future needs of the communities we serve.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/19","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Featured Article"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/take-good-care.html","Article Headline": "Take good care","Article Subhead": "Scott M. Strayer, M’94, H’97, is a champion — and an exemplar — of the breadth of practice available to family medicine physicians.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/heroimage_Strayer-9.jpg","Author": "Nan Johnson","Date": "2025/02/19","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Faculty achievement, Family medicine, Featured Article, Mentorship, Annual Report 2024 - Alumni"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-their-match-fourth-year-students-reflect-on-becoming-doctors-as-a-couple.html","Article Headline": "Finding their match: Fourth-year students reflect on becoming doctors as a couple","Article Subhead": "M4s Ashley Parkhurst and Connor McKee met on the first day of medical school orientation. Now engaged, they’re hoping to match together for residency. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/engagement.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/02/14","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Match Day, Medical education, Residency match, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/02/school-salad-bars-raise-fruit-intake-among-kids-and-benefit-economically-diverse-schools","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-salad-bars-raise-fruit-intake-among-kids-and-benefit-economically-diverse-schools-vcu-researchers-find.html","Article Headline": "School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find","Article Subhead": "Their latest study, centered on a Virginia school district, adds to evidence that salad bars are encouraging healthier dietary choices in the school cafeteria.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/cafeteria.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/dr-jordan-nobles-path-from-patient-to-pediatric-heart-doctor","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-jordan-nobles-path-from-patient-to-pediatric-heart-doctor.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Jordan Noble’s path from patient to pediatric heart doctor","Article Subhead": "Personal experience with congenital heart disease propels pediatric cardiology fellow at CHoR.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/jordannoblechor.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/02/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Fellowship, Graduate medical education, Pediatrics, VCU Health, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/first-person-why-i-became-a-school-of-medicine-tour-guide.html","Article Headline": "First Person: Why I became a School of Medicine tour guide","Article Subhead": "Kealani Unkel's campus tour was a major influence in her decision to attend VCU School of Medicine, in large part because of the close-knit community. Now, as an M2 and campus tour guide, she hopes to make the same impression on prospective students.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/FirstPerson_CROP.jpg","Author": "Kealani Unkel, Class of 2027","Date": "2025/02/10","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Class of 2027, Featured Article, Medical education, Student Life, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/i-never-looked-back.html","Article Headline": "‘I never looked back’","Article Subhead": "Christopher C. Colenda III, M’77, honored with the Donna M. Waechter LCME Distinguished Service Award for his decades-long commitment to improving medical education","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Colendacollage.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2025/02/10","Category": "Alumni","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/beyond-dry-january-addressing-the-health-impacts-of-light-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption.html","Article Headline": "Beyond Dry January: Addressing the health impacts of light to moderate alcohol consumption","Article Subhead": "As more patients seek treatment for alcohol-related illnesses, School of Medicine faculty discuss findings that ‘no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.’ ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/WineGlasses_AdobeStock691720219.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/02/04","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Featured Article, Internal medicine, Psychiatry, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-your-eyes.html","Article Headline": "Through Your Eyes","Article Subhead": "Ellen M. Jenkins, M'85, recently moved to Richmond with her husband, James P. “Jim” Jenkins, M'84. In search of a way to keep her hands in the dirt, she got involved with Capital Trees, a nonprofit that maintains public green spaces around Richmond.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ellen-jenkins-crop.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2025/02/03","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/01/vcu-is-creating-the-next-generation-of-thinkers-inventors-innovators-and-problem-solvers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rao-details-how-vcu-is-creating-the-next-generation-of-great-thinkers-inventors-innovators-and-problem-solvers.html","Article Headline": "Rao details how VCU is creating the ‘next generation of great thinkers, inventors, innovators and problem-solvers’","Article Subhead": "During the State of the University, the VCU president highlights the university’s efforts to drive change that benefits people and the broader society – and explains why VCU has quickly become a thought leader in AI.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/RaoSOU2025.webp","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/30","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/we-all-have-blind-spots.html","Article Headline": "'We all have blind spots'","Article Subhead": "By embedding a teamwork mindset early and often, the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care teaches future physicians, nurses and pharmacists to rely on one another's strengths for the good of their patients – eschewing the stereotypes and hierarchies that have historically impeded health care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/Copyof_20240411_MPAR_InterdisciplinarySimulation1091.jpeg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2025/01/29","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Medical education, Primary care"},{"Ext Url": "https://vcuhealth.org/news/infant-mortality-rates-declining-but-sudden-unexpected-infant-death-is-on-the-rise/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/infant-mortality-rates-declining-but-sudden-unexpected-infant-death-is-on-the-rise.html","Article Headline": "Infant mortality rates declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise","Article Subhead": "New research from VCU and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU shows SUID is increasing across the board, with the highest rates among Black, Native Hawaiian and Native American infants.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/SUIDstockimage.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, Research, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/helping-the-population-that-raised-me-dr-stephanie-crewe-reflects-on-getting-back-to-her-roots.html","Article Headline": "‘Helping the population that raised me’: Dr. Stephanie Crewe reflects on getting back to her roots","Article Subhead": "Richmond native Stephanie Crewe, M.D., is more than a physician and the chief of adolescent medicine — she’s a fierce advocate for the underserved community where she grew up.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Crewehero.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2025/01/24","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Annual Report 2024 - 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","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/LaurenMoncayo.jpeg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2025/01/21","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Education, Graduate education, Mentorship, Ph.D. program, Pharmacology and toxicology, Student research, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-our-top-docs-2025.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating our Top Docs","Article Subhead": "The new year is off to a fast start, but it’s worth taking a moment to highlight our outstanding team and the 240 VCU Health providers recently named in the second annual “Virginia’s Top Doctors” issue published earlier this month by Virginia Business magazine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/16","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/breathing-new-life-vcu-healths-lung-transplant-program","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/breathing-new-life-into-vcu-healths-lung-transplant-program.html","Article Headline": "Breathing New Life Into VCU Health’s Lung Transplant Program","Article Subhead": "After a nearly 20-year hiatus, VCU Health’s lung transplant program is returning. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/vcuhealthlungs.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Surgery, Faculty Success, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis-can-impact-heart-health-and-what-vcu-is-doing-about-it","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis-can-impact-heart-health--and-what-vcu-is-doing-about-it.html","Article Headline": "How a breast cancer diagnosis can impact heart health — and what VCU is doing about it","Article Subhead": "As leaders in patient care and research, VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are connecting the dots between cancer therapies and heart failure.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/istock-heart-health.png","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Pauley Heart Center, Research, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-team-members-are-unwavering-in-their-commitment-to-patients-and-the-community","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-team-members-are-unwavering-in-their-commitment-to-patients-and-the-community.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health team members are unwavering in their commitment to patients and the community","Article Subhead": "Despite challenges due to ongoing water issues, hospital staff are going above the call of duty to support their patients and coworkers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/vcuwater.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2025/01/through-science-medicine-and-empathy-junior-naeem-ahmad-hopes-to-serve-across-borders","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-science-medicine-and-empathy-junior-naeem-ahmad-hopes-to-serve-across-borders.html","Article Headline": "Through science, medicine and empathy, junior Naeem Ahmad hopes to serve across borders","Article Subhead": "Influenced by a pre-college experience and VCU’s Diversity P.A.T.H.S. office, the biology major is nurturing his commitment to health care and humanitarianism.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/NaeemAhmad.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, Global health, Pharmacology and toxicology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-240-vcu-health-doctors-named-virginias-top-doctors-by-virginia-business","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-240-vcu-health-doctors-named-virginias-top-doctors-by-virginia-business.html","Article Headline": "More than 240 VCU Health doctors named ‘Virginia’s Top Doctors’ by Virginia Business","Article Subhead": "This is the second year Virginia Business has compiled a list of providers from across the commonwealth, highlighting expertise in nearly 90 specialties.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/topdocs.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2025/01/03","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, VCU Health, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/an-outpouring-of-support-students-support-hurricane-relief-efforts--and-each-other--through-community-outreach.html","Article Headline": "‘An outpouring of support:’ Students support hurricane relief efforts — and each other — through community outreach","Article Subhead": "Medical students rallied around fundraising and donation opportunities to benefit regions affected by Hurricane Helene. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/Hurricaneportrait.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/12/18","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2024, Class of 2028, Community engagement, Public health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/powerful-collaborations-help-congenital-heart-disease-patients-thrive-as-adults","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/powerful-collaborations-help-congenital-heart-disease-patients-thrive-as-adults.html","Article Headline": "Powerful collaborations help congenital heart disease patients thrive as adults","Article Subhead": "VCU Health Pauley Heart Center’s comprehensive team of cardiologists work closely together and with their patients, helping them live their best life.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/PaulaPeyton.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Pauley Heart Center, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Staff achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/12/professors-win-states-outstanding-faculty-award","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/professors-win-states-outstanding-faculty-award.html","Article Headline": "Professors win state’s Outstanding Faculty Award","Article Subhead": "Fadi N. Salloum, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Medicine, and Xuewei Wang, Ph.D., a chemistry professor in the College of Humanities and Sciences, are among 12 faculty members honored from across Virginia this year.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/SalloumandWang.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Education, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Graduate education, Faculty Success, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "military-match-2024","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/military-match-2024.html","Article Headline": "Military Match 2024: Military medical students learn their next stop in medical training ","Article Subhead": "Students on the Health Professions Scholarship Program can match earlier than the general student body. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MilitaryMatch2024.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/12/16","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Military, Residency match"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/12/vcu-secures-9m-grant-to-establish-cancer-control-equity-research-center-in-virginia","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-secures-9m-grant-to-establish-cancer-control-equity-research-center-in-virginia.html","Article Headline": "VCU secures $9M grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia","Article Subhead": "The research from this initiative will enhance cancer prevention services for individuals living in income-based housing communities in the Richmond area and Hampton Roads.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Stockcommunity.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Family medicine, Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Public health, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/12/class-of-2024-joey-picone-explores-the-neuroscience-of-addiction","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2024-joey-picone-explores-the-neuroscience-of-addiction.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2024: Joey Picone explores the neuroscience of addiction","Article Subhead": "Using gene-editing tools, the doctoral student uncovered new insights into how cocaine impacts the brain.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/JoeyPicone.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Ph.D. program"},{"Ext Url": "Record funding, global footprint, student participation and faculty entrepreneurship highlight the expanding quest for discovery.","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/2024-marks-a-landmark-year-for-vcus-research-and-innovation-enterprise.html","Article Headline": "2024 marks a landmark year for VCU’s research and innovation enterprise","Article Subhead": "Record funding, global footprint, student participation and faculty entrepreneurship highlight the expanding quest for discovery.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/vcy.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research, Student research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation, Staff achievement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/because-students-remembering-dani-noreika.html","Article Headline": "‘Because Students’: Remembering Dani Noreika","Article Subhead": "Family, friends, and VCU colleagues remember Danielle “Dani” Noreika for her passion and curiosity as a physician and student.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/DaniNoreikapresenting.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, In memoriam, Internal medicine, Scholarship"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/genetic-code-deploys-cancer-mafia-new-targeted-drug-gives-them-an-offer-they-cant-refuse/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/genetic-code-deploys-cancer-mafia-new-targeted-drug-gives-them-an-offer-they-cant-refuse.html","Article Headline": "Genetic code deploys cancer mafia, new targeted drug gives them an offer they can’t refuse","Article Subhead": "Groundbreaking research at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center could forge a path for new treatments to target tumors in the first, most curable stages of disease.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/cancercells.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Human and molecular genetics, Massey Cancer Center, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/responding-to-the-need-for-comprehensive-lung-disease-and-transplantation-care.html","Article Headline": "Responding to the need for comprehensive lung disease and transplantation care","Article Subhead": "By adding a lung transplant program, VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center is bringing more access to Virginia and beyond as national needs increase. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/lungsstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/06","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "sig-spotlight-msmhe","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/sig-spotlight-medical-students-for-maternal-health-equity.html","Article Headline": "SIG Spotlight: Medical Students for Maternal Health Equity","Article Subhead": "Medical student interest group members compile care packages for Richmond-area postpartum mothers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/MSMHEevent.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/12/05","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Class of 2028, Community engagement, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Health disparities, Women's health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/five-school-of-medicine-faculty-recognized-as-nira-scholars.html","Article Headline": "Five School of Medicine faculty recognized as NIRA scholars","Article Subhead": "The National/International Recognition Award highlights faculty excellence across the university.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/vcuflowers.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/12/03","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Faculty achievement, Family medicine, Human and molecular genetics, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology and toxicology, Psychiatry, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-the-lens-of-time-the-evolution-of-cataract-surgery.html","Article Headline": "Through the lens of time: The evolution of cataract surgery","Article Subhead": "Chris Leffler, M.D., an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, led the efforts of 44 co-authors to publish “A New History of Cataract Surgery.” ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Leffler-final.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/12/02","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Ophthalmology"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/unrelenting-teamwork-stops-the-electrical-storm-of-one-mans-epilepsy","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/unrelenting-teamwork-stops-the-electrical-storm-of-one-mans-epilepsy.html","Article Headline": "Unrelenting teamwork stops the electrical storm of one man’s epilepsy","Article Subhead": " A Portsmouth man with debilitating epilepsy is beating the odds because of the unwavering dedication of the medical professionals at VCU Health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/kevontae_walking.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/11/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Neurology, Neurosurgery, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/why-are-women-more-at-risk-for-ptsd-new-research-says-genetics-could-play-a-role","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/why-are-women-more-at-risk-for-ptsd-new-research-says-genetics-could-play-a-role.html","Article Headline": "Why are women more at risk for PTSD? New research says genetics could play a role","Article Subhead": "Researchers from VCU and Lund University found that women have a higher genetic risk for the disorder compared with men.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/stock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/11/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Psychiatry, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/11/vcu-surgeons-innovation-is-finding-a-quick-stick-in-top-operating-rooms-across-the-country","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-surgeons-innovation-is-finding-a-quick-stick-in-top-operating-rooms-across-the-country.html","Article Headline": "VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country ","Article Subhead": "Nerve Tape has soared in 2024, and its potential in orthopedic, reconstructive and other surgeries could make it VCU’s most successful licensing venture ever.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JonathanIsaacsHandSurgery.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/11/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Orthopaedics, Surgery, Research and Innovation, Annual Report 2024 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/a-citizen-airmans-unbreakable-resolve-to-serve-the-nation-by-caring-for-patients","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-citizen-airmans-unbreakable-resolve-to-serve-the-nation-by-caring-for-patients-both-stateside-and-abroad.html","Article Headline": "A Citizen Airman’s unbreakable resolve to serve the nation by caring for patients both stateside and abroad","Article Subhead": "Inspired at a young age, Omar Rokayak is now leading the charge of Military-Civilian Partnerships at VCU Health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/omar2.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/11/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Military, Surgery, Veterans"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/thanking-veterans-for-their-service-to-our-country-and-vcu-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/thanking-veterans-for-their-service-to-our-country-and-vcu-health.html","Article Headline": "Thanking veterans for their service to our country and VCU Health","Article Subhead": "VCU Health’s John McCurley takes a moment to recognize his fellow veterans for their unwavering commitment to the nation and patient care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/VCUHealthveterans.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/11/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, VCU Health, Veterans"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/he-found-his-tribe-during-rotations-now-hes-helping-others-find-theirs.html","Article Headline": "He found his tribe during rotations, now he’s helping others find theirs","Article Subhead": "Stephen Levin, M’79, and wife Christine established an endowed scholarship to help reduce medical school debt for students pursuing a career in primary care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/LEVINS724.jpeg","Author": "Nan Johnson","Date": "2024/11/07","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Annual Report 2024 - Alumni"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-conflict-to-the-classroom.html","Article Headline": "From conflict to the classroom","Article Subhead": "Rosellen Roche, M.D., Ph.D., vice chair of medical education in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, brings 30 years of research experience, and a unique point of view, to educating future primary care providers. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/Roche.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/11/01","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Family medicine, Graduate medical education, Medical education, Research, Public health, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/diving-for-pearls-discovering-treasure.html","Article Headline": "Diving for pearls, discovering treasure","Article Subhead": "Faculty, alumni and trainees from the VCU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery are celebrating three decades of success, and promising days ahead.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/Saavedra,Zuelzer,Adelaar,Kates,Cardea.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2024/10/30","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Orthopaedics"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/10/answering-the-call-how-vcus-health-sciences-campus-is-unlike-any-other","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/answering-the-call-how-vcus-health-sciences-campus-is-unlike-any-other.html","Article Headline": "Answering the call: How VCU’s health sciences campus is unlike any other","Article Subhead": "Leaders from VCU Health and VCU’s health sciences schools share their perspectives on how a dedication to academic excellence, collaborative innovation and compassionate care impact students, patients and the greater community.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/HealthSciencescollage.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/10/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Faculty Success, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-institute-for-womens-health-awarded-38m-to-advance-gender-diversity-in-stemm.html","Article Headline": "VCU Institute for Women’s Health awarded $3.8M to advance gender diversity in STEMM","Article Subhead": "Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this grant will build on VCU’s national reputation as a leader in women’s health and gender equity.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/news-agie.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/10/24","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion, Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Research, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/som-students-faculty-distinguish-themselves-in-research.html","Article Headline": "SOM students, faculty distinguish themselves in research","Article Subhead": "Look no further than the most recent Stanford rankings, where a new listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 in their fields. 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/seven-school-of-medicine-faculty-listed-in-worlds-top-50-most-cited-in-their-fields.html","Article Headline": "Seven School of Medicine faculty listed in world's top 50 most-cited in their fields","Article Subhead": "The 2024 Stanford Elsevier report highlights the top 2% globally, and VCU’s broad presence reflects its expanding research portfolio.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/campusaerial.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/10/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Medical education, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-to-begin-lung-transplant-program","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-to-begin-lung-transplant-program.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health to begin lung transplant program","Article Subhead": "The newest offering at Hume-Lee Transplant Center will address a growing need 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumnas-quest-to-increase-access-to-cutting-edge-brain-surgery.html","Article Headline": "Alumna’s quest to increase access to cutting-edge brain surgery","Article Subhead": "Inspired by mentor’s guidance, Leslie Hutchins, H’14, aims to bring deep brain stimulation surgery to rural Texas","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/Heroimage_CopyofDSC_9840.jpg","Author": "Julie Miles","Date": "2024/10/01","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Annual Report 2024 - Alumni"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/virginia-geriatric-education-center-awarded-$5m-grant-to-improve-care-of-older-adults","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virginia-geriatric-education-center-awarded-5m-grant-to-improve-care-of-older-adults.html","Article Headline": "Virginia Geriatric Education Center awarded $5M grant to improve care of older adults","Article Subhead": "The five-year federal grant is part of an effort to advance geriatrics care 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","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/LimbrickMentees.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/09/27","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Education, Featured Article, Graduate education, Medical education, Mentorship, Neurosurgery, Research, Student research, Medical student research, Annual Report 2024 - Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/honoring-excellence.html","Article Headline": "Honoring Excellence","Article Subhead": "Teaching and training are at the core of our mission. What we teach, how we train and, most critically, how our learners apply the knowledge and skills they acquire defines us as a school. It is our legacy.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/27","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/09/vcu-receives-6-million-from-department-of-defense-to-study-treatment-for-concussion-symptoms","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-receives-6-million-from-department-of-defense-to-study-treatment-for-long-term-concussion-symptoms.html","Article Headline": "VCU receives $6 million from Department of Defense to study treatment for long-term concussion symptoms","Article Subhead": "Four-year project will evaluate veterans and service members who use HRV biofeedback, through which they control their breathing and heart rate.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/HRV.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research"},{"Ext Url": "2024-faculty-excellence-awards","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/2024-faculty-excellence-awards-honors-outstanding-achivements.html","Article Headline": "2024 Faculty Excellence Awards honors outstanding achievements","Article Subhead": "The awardees, representing seven departments, were recognized for their leadership and contributions to medical education. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/FEA2024.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/09/25","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Graduate education, Graduate medical education, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/genetics-alumnus-finds-early-career-support-through-national-fellowship.html","Article Headline": "Genetics alumnus finds early career support through national fellowship","Article Subhead": "Camerun Washington, MS’19, earns spot in first fellowship cohort","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CopyofCamerun_Headshot.jpg","Author": " Brian Hudgins","Date": "2024/09/23","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Fellowship, Genetics, Graduate education, Human and molecular genetics"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/recognizing-hispanic-heritage-month.html","Article Headline": "Recognizing Hispanic Heritage 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"Innovative medical trial for the treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus intended to lead to safer outcomes for patients at VCU Health","Article Subhead": "VCU Health was selected to participate because of its long-term reputation in the treatment of the condition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/neurosurgeryclinicaltrial.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Neurosurgery, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/global-health-affects-all-of-us-student-led-symposium-highlights-international-health-care.html","Article Headline": "‘Global health affects all of us:’ Student-led symposium highlights international health care","Article Subhead": "Hosted by the Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low Resource Settings program, the 2024 symposium will feature lectures, networking and forums on global health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ACCESSlogo.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/09/09","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Featured Article, Global health, Health disparities"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/caring-for-elite-adaptive-sports-athletes-on-the-international-stage","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/caring-for-elite-adaptive-sports-athletes-on-the-international-stage.html","Article Headline": "Caring for elite adaptive sports athletes on the international stage","Article Subhead": "From the sidelines of matches, VCU Health’s Mary Caldwell shares her experience being part of the 2023 Parapan American medical team for the U.S. Soccer Extended National Teams.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/MaryCaldwell.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/06","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Physical medicine and 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/80B3EC5E-2CA8-4DA2-AF88-8C50C22FE342.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/whats-in-a-name.html","Article Headline": "What’s in a name?","Article Subhead": "Szabolcs Szentpetery, M.D., H’75, the beloved surgeon who performed the world’s first long-distance heart transplant, is remembered for his service and dedication to others – and his many nicknames.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/01(1).jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2024/09/05","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/endowed-lectureship-honors-pioneering-woman-surgeon","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/endowed-lectureship-honors-pioneering-woman-surgeon.html","Article Headline": "Endowed Lectureship Honors Pioneering Woman Surgeon","Article Subhead": "When Erika M. Blanton, M.D., arrived in the U.S. in 1966 she had no way to predict that her personal story would come to reflect a transformative half-century for women in medicine. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/WFBlanton(2).jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/09/sophomore-premedstudent-ria-mohan-takes-leadership-role-in-global-health-professions-group","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/sophomore-premed-student-ria-mohan-takes-leadership-role-in-global-health-professions-group.html","Article Headline": "Sophomore premed student Ria Mohan takes leadership role in global health professions group","Article Subhead": "The forensic science major has a long association with HOSA and established VCU’s chapter.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/RiaMohan.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/09/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-legacy-of-mentorship-leading-society-on-drug-dependence-names-award-in-school-of-medicine-professors-honor-.html","Article Headline": "A legacy of mentorship: Leading society on drug dependence names award in School of Medicine professor’s honor ","Article Subhead": "Named after a longtime researcher in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, the Robert Balster Mentorship Award recognizes those who excel in mentoring the next generation of drug researchers. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/BalsterbyAllenJones2011b.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/09/03","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Education, Graduate education, Pharmacology and toxicology, Postdoctoral fellow, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-william-l-dewey-receives-highest-honor-at-faculty-convocation.html","Article Headline": "Dr. William L. Dewey receives highest honor at Faculty Convocation","Article Subhead": "This year’s University Award of Excellence went to the chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/BillDeweyoncampus.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/08/30","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/08/for-rams-finding-their-way-vcu-introduces-new-interactive-campus-map","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/for-rams-finding-their-way-vcu-introduces-new-interactive-campus-map.html","Article Headline": "For Rams finding their way, VCU introduces new interactive campus map","Article Subhead": "Users can filter the 3D map to view buildings, parking options, performing arts venues, EV charging stations and more.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VCUMap.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/08/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/first-person-my-summer-in-family-medicine-research.html","Article Headline": "First Person: My summer in family medicine research","Article Subhead": "High marks on Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination used to be a way for students to differentiate themselves on their residency applications. However, in 2022, Step 1 changed to a pass-fail exam — leaving medical students looking for new ways to stand out from the pack. Many are turning to summer research opportunities to improve their chances in the residency match process, including the Class of 2026's Cecelia Hembrough. In her own words:","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2024/240313-vcu-som-cecelia-hembrough-0006-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Cecelia Hembrough","Date": "2024/08/27","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Family medicine, Research, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/nih-director-to-join-facts-and-faith-fridays-in-september","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/nih-director-to-join-facts--faith-fridays-in-september.html","Article Headline": "NIH Director to join Facts & Faith Fridays in September","Article Subhead": "As the director of the National Institutes of Health, Monica M. Bertagnolli’s priorities include restoring community trust and making health sciences more accessible.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Monica.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2024/08/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/08/42nd-annual-faculty-convocation-will-honor-six-vcu-educators-and-researchers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/42nd-annual-faculty-convocation-will-honor-six-vcu-educators-and-researchers.html","Article Headline": "42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers","Article Subhead": "The annual ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 29, celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/intmed-dev/images/vcu-image.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/08/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured Article, Pharmacology and 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"https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumna-turns-to-social-media-to-encourage-patient-outreach-and-education.html","Article Headline": "Alumna turns to social media to encourage patient outreach and education","Article Subhead": "Sonya Bholé, M’09, finds sense of purpose, reduced burnout in providing patient education","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/photos/heroimage.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2024/08/14","Category": "Alumni","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/08/undergrad-aleah-nguyen-embraces-pediatric-cancer-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/undergrad-aleah-nguyen-embraces-the-chance-to-write-my-own-story-in-pediatric-cancer-research.html","Article Headline": "Undergrad Aleah Nguyen embraces the chance ‘to write my own story’ in pediatric cancer research","Article Subhead": "The rising junior in VCU’s Honors College participated in a summer program that paired her with a School of Medicine researcher.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/AleahNguyen.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/08/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Human and molecular genetics, Massey Cancer Center, Student research, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rva-my-way-sonya-feeser.html","Article Headline": "RVA My Way: Sonya Feeser ","Article Subhead": "An aspiring orthopaedic surgeon is determined to get everything she can out of VCU’s urban Richmond location — and she’s giving back to the community along the way.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SonyaFeeser.webp","Author": "Elinor Frisa","Date": "2024/08/12","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Featured Article, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/biological-and-social-factors-must-be-examined-together-to-effectively-tackle-cancer-disparities","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-study-biological-and-social-factors-must-be-examined-together-to-effectively-tackle-cancer-disparities.html","Article Headline": "New study: Biological and social factors must be examined together to effectively tackle cancer disparities","Article Subhead": "Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have been at the forefront of exploring the complex relationship of a patient’s lifestyle and biological factors.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/GettyImages-1158460055.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/08/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Faculty Success, Affiliated Article"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-quest-fund-supports-five-school-of-medicine-research-projects.html","Article Headline": "VCU Quest Fund supports five School of Medicine research projects","Article Subhead": "With a focus on collaboration, the VCU Quest Fund 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","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/class-of-2028/Co2028Collage.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/07/29","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2028, Featured Article, Medical education, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/evans-haynes-burn-center-is-the-first-in-virginia-to-use-new-technology-to-treat-severe-burns","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-evans-haynes-burn-center-is-the-first-in-virginia-to-use-new-technology-to-treat-severe-burn-injuries.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health Evans-Haynes Burn Center is the first in Virginia to use new technology to treat severe burn injuries","Article Subhead": "The latest skin regeneration technology means faster healing and recovery for patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/081028_009_aj.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Annual Report 2024 - Clinical care"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/if-walls-could-talk.html","Article Headline": "If walls could talk","Article Subhead": "A tour of some of the many murals that grace the buildings of VCU’s campuses, both inside and out.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/MMECMural.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/25","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07/vcu-school-of-medicine-again-receives-full-accreditation-from-liaison-committee","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-school-of-medicine-again-receives-full-accreditation-from-liaison-committee-for-medical-education.html","Article Headline": "VCU School of Medicine again receives full accreditation from Liaison Committee for Medical Education","Article Subhead": "The peer-review process for M.D. programs examines more than 100 elements of a medical school, and years of preparation are required. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/egyptianbuilding.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/doing-the-right-thing.html","Article Headline": "Doing the right thing","Article Subhead": "How a mentor’s spirit of generosity sewed the fabric of a department while saving, and changing, lives.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2024/DSC_7897.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2024/07/23","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Alumni, Medical education, Neurosurgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/som-staff-awards.html","Article Headline": "Inaugural Staff Distinction Awards honor the contributions of School of Medicine employees","Article Subhead": "Four individuals and one team, representing a broad range of departments and units, were recognized for their commitment, collaboration and leadership. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/staffawardsgroup.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/07/18","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Honors and awards, Staff achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-mobile-cancer-screening-initiative-provides-more-access-for-rural-virginians","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-mobile-cancer-screening-initiative-provides-more-access-for-rural-virginians.html","Article Headline": "New mobile cancer screening initiative provides more access for rural Virginians","Article Subhead": "The PET/CT scanner will travel to several VCU Health sites each week, allowing patients to get screened for cancer closer to home.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUHealthmobileCET_PETscanner.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, VCU Health, Annual 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investigations that address challenges laid out in the One VCU Strategic Research Priorities Plan.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/campusaerial.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/07/17","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Internal medicine, Neurology, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research, Surgery"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/unwavering-dedication-to-richmond-recognized-for-14th-year-by-us-news-and-world-report","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-medical-center-ranked-best-hospital-in-the-metro-area.html","Article Headline": "VCU Medical Center ranked 'Best Hospital' in the metro area for 14th year","Article Subhead": "U.S. News and World Report ranked VCU Medical Center as the best hospital in Virginia for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/undeniableproof.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-one-institute-is-redefining-metabolic-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-one-institute-is-redefining-metabolic-health.html","Article Headline": "How one institute is redefining metabolic health","Article Subhead": "Based on the academic medical center campus in downtown Richmond, VCU’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health is shifting the world’s understanding of liver disease and how to treat it.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/GettyImages-1018897944(1).jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/trauma-informed-research-a-multifaceted-exploration-of-ptsd.html","Article Headline": "Trauma-informed research: A multifaceted exploration of PTSD","Article Subhead": "School of Medicine researcher Ananda Amstadter, Ph.D., studies the causes, risk factors and potential treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/534051a9-2b4f-41bd-abad-8058dd97d70a.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/07/15","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Psychiatry, Research, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/head-in-the-game-vcu-led-study-looks-to-advance-concussion-care-for-female-athletes","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/head-in-the-game-vcu-led-study-looks-to-advance-concussion-care-for-female-athletes.html","Article Headline": "Head in the game: VCU-led study looks to advance concussion care for female athletes","Article Subhead": "The project aims to shed light on how concussions are impacting women and girls, who have historically been left behind in sports injuries studies.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/BellaRoss1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/chor-opens-regions-first-pediatric-cardiac-catheterization-and-electrophysiology-lab","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-opens-regions-first-pediatric-cardiac-catheterization-and-electrophysiology-lab.html","Article Headline": "Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU opens region’s first pediatric cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab","Article Subhead": "The new lab space brings children's heart care all under one roof at the Children's Tower.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CHoRpediatriccardiaccatheterizationandelectrophysiologylabribboncutting.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "vipc-grant-2024","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/diagnose-treat-and-prevent-school-of-medicine-scientists-develop-test-and-vaccine-for-common-veterinary-infection.html","Article Headline": "‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ School of Medicine scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection","Article Subhead": "With new funding from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, School of Medicine researchers are nearing completion on a diagnostic test and vaccination for a deadly kidney infection affecting dogs and humans.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MarconiSchuler1.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2024/07/10","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Microbiology and immunology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07/vcu-school-of-population-health-becomes-vcu-school-of-public-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-school-of-population-health-becomes-vcu-school-of-public-health.html","Article Headline": "VCU School of Population Health becomes VCU School of Public Health","Article Subhead": "The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia approves the name change as the school continues its accreditation process.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SchoolofPublicHealth.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Graduate education"},{"Ext Url": "genetics-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/all-in-the-family--sometimes.html","Article Headline": "All in the family … sometimes","Article Subhead": "Researchers at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at VCU are deepening the public’s understanding of the impact of substance abuse.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/240613-vcu-som-edwards-and-riley-in-lab-0001-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2024/07/09","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Genetics, Psychiatry"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-future-with-endless-possibilities.html","Article Headline": "A future with endless possibilities","Article Subhead": "The School of Medicine has awarded more scholarship funding than ever before in its history, thanks to a generous gift and extraordinary vision from James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Untitleddesign.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts and Holly Prestidge","Date": "2024/07/02","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Annual Report 2025 - Philanthropy"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07/vcu-breakthroughs-fund-provides-grants-to-10-more-faculty-led-projects","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-breakthroughs-fund-provides-grants-to-10-more-faculty-led-projects-that-pursue-transformative-innovation.html","Article Headline": "VCU Breakthroughs Fund provides grants to 10 more faculty-led projects that pursue transformative innovation","Article Subhead": "Health, equity, sustainability and the human experience are the driving forces for transdisciplinary teams that target society’s grand challenges.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/cabelllibrary.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Neurology, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and toxicology"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07/wilder-school-event-explores-health-policy-consequences-of-supreme-courts-dobbs-decision","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wilder-school-event-explores-health-policy-consequences-of-supreme-courts-dobbs-decision.html","Article Headline": "Wilder School event explores health policy consequences of Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision","Article Subhead": "Wendy Klein, M.D., associate professor emerita of internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology at the VCU School of Medicine, spoke at a recent Lunch and Learn virtual presentation.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Womanatthedoctor.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/07/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "OB-GYN"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-clinical-rotations-to-diaper-changes-how-parents-in-medical-school-make-it-work.html","Article Headline": "From clinical rotations to diaper changes: How parents in medical school make it work","Article Subhead": "For medical students with children, time management and strong support systems are key components in the balancing act.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/parentscollage.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma, Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber; Photos by Arda Athman","Date": "2024/06/28","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "12th_spring2024","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/12th--marshall-spring-2024.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Spring 2024 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/12th-amp-marshall/spring-2024/bDSC05520-topaz-denoise-faceai-sharpen.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/26","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/06/vcu-ranked-among-top-20-of-global-universities","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-ranked-among-top-20-of-global-universities.html","Article Headline": "VCU ranked among top 20% of global universities","Article Subhead": "Research performance and reputation secure high placement among 2,250 schools rated by U.S. News & World Report.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUSign.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/26","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/welcoming-our-new-housestaff.html","Article Headline": "Welcoming Our New Housestaff","Article Subhead": "This week we welcome 250 new interns, residents and fellows from 109 medical schools across the U.S., Puerto Rico, D.C. and abroad. Among them are 32 international graduates and 44 proud alumni of the VCU School of Medicine. We’re excited to begin their onboarding journey.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/21","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-juneteenth.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating Juneteenth","Article Subhead": "As we honor and reflect on the historical significance of Juneteenth (June 19th) this year, I encourage you to reflect on the integral role each of us plays in building and sustaining a thriving work and learning community.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/18","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.news.vcu.edu/article/2024/06/vcu-researchers-explore-a-promising-pathway-to-treating-fibrosis","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-researchers-explore-a-promising-pathway-to-treating-fibrosis.html","Article Headline": "VCU researchers explore a promising pathway to treating fibrosis","Article Subhead": "Collaboration between schools of Medicine and Pharmacy focuses on what may be a cellular trigger for the organ-scarring diseases.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MaggieFreeberg,Ph.D.andPatriciaSime,M.D..png","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Internal medicine, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-liver-institute-director-shares-message-to-boost-liver-disease-screenings","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-liver-institute-director-shares-act-now-screen-today-message-to-boost-liver-disease-screenings.html","Article Headline": "VCU liver institute director shares 'Act Now, Screen Today' message to boost liver disease screenings","Article Subhead": "A leading patient advocacy group interviewed Arun Sanyal, M.D., of the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, for a national awareness campaign marking Global Fatty Liver Day.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GLI_videotaping.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Global health, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/annual-conference-connects-clinicians-with-the-latest-research-to-better-care-for-women","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/annual-conference-connects-clinicians-with-the-latest-research-to-better-care-for-women.html","Article Headline": "Annual conference connects clinicians with the latest research to better care for women","Article Subhead": "The Health of Women Conference at VCU Health showcases a variety of women’s health issues, leading practitioners to raise the level of care for patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-1474842223.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "OB-GYN, Pauley Heart Center, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-structure-built-for-wellness-pediatrics-training-program-supports-work-life-balance-with-tandem-schedule.html","Article Headline": "‘A structure built for wellness’: Pediatrics training program supports work-life balance with tandem schedule","Article Subhead": "In pursuit of enhancing resident wellbeing, the School of Medicine’s pediatrics residency follows a two-week rotation schedule, allowing trainees to live fuller lives outside of the clinic. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/PedsRes.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/06/12","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Clinical care, Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Pediatrics, Resident, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Annual Report 2024 - Education"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/06/vcu-ranked-in-nations-top-100-for-university-utility-patents-for-second-year?utm_source=VCUNewsNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VCUNewsNewsletter&utm_conte","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-ranked-in-nations-top-100-for-university-utility-patents-for-second-year.html","Article Headline": "VCU ranked in nation’s Top 100 for university utility patents for second year","Article Subhead": "The National Academy of Inventors list recognizes campus commitment to research, innovation and entrepreneurship.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUSign.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/women-have-a-higher-genetic-risk-for-ptsd-according-to-study-by-vcu-and-swedish-researchers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/women-have-a-higher-genetic-risk-for-ptsd-according-to-study-by-vcu-and-swedish-researchers.html","Article Headline": "Women have a higher genetic risk for PTSD, according to study by VCU and Swedish researchers","Article Subhead": "Findings from unprecedented analysis point to how genetics may be partly why post-traumatic stress disorder is twice as prevalent among women than men.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-1772719141.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Human and molecular 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"https://www.news.vcu.edu/article/2024/06/from-cancer-to-road-safety-vcu-innovators-explore-solutions-with-new-round-of-funding","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-cancer-to-road-safety-vcu-innovators-explore-solutions-with-new-round-of-funding.html","Article Headline": "From cancer to road safety, VCU innovators explore solutions with new round of funding","Article Subhead": "Spring 2024 grants from the Commercialization Fund aim to propel campus inventions into the marketplace.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CommercializationFundawardsrecipients.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/06/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, Student research, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-pride.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating PRIDE","Article Subhead": "In recognizing Pride Month, we celebrate all those things that unite us as people as well 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toxicology, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-forgotten-population-a-growing-need-for-geriatricians.html","Article Headline": "The forgotten population: A growing need for geriatricians","Article Subhead": "As fewer physicians choose to specialize in geriatric medicine, experts at VCU strive to meet the health needs of an increasing population of older adults.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/DLR_7713.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/05/29","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Featured Article, Graduate medical education, Internal medicine, Medical education, VCU Health, Annual Report 2024 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/05/virtual-reality-surgical-trainer-earns-top-spot-in-first-pitch-day-event","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virtual-reality-surgical-trainer-earns-top-spot-in-first-pitch-day-event-for-vcu-faculty-entrepreneurs.html","Article Headline": "Virtual-reality surgical trainer earns top spot in first Pitch Day event for VCU faculty entrepreneurs","Article Subhead": "Urogynecology team led by Lauren Siff is among the inaugural cohort of the Startup Accelerator, which propels campus innovation toward commercial markets.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SurgicalEDVR.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "OB-GYN, Surgery, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-enzyme-linked-to-changes-in-heart-tissue-after-heart-attack","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-enzyme-linked-to-changes-in-heart-tissue-after-heart-attack.html","Article Headline": "New enzyme linked to changes in heart tissue after heart attack","Article Subhead": "Discovery made by VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and VCU School of Medicine researchers offers a possible new way to treat ischemic heart failure.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Kovilakath_Mauro_Blog.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Mentorship, Pauley Heart Center, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/newsweek-awards-vcu-medical-center-highest-designation-for-maternity-hospital-in-richmond","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/newsweek-awards-vcu-medical-center-highest-designation-for-maternity-hospital-in-richmond.html","Article Headline": "Newsweek awards VCU Medical Center highest designation for maternity hospital in Richmond","Article Subhead": "The ranking positions VCU Medical Center's OB-GYN team as the best in the Richmond region and in the top six maternity hospitals in the commonwealth.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Doctortalkingtomotherofnewborn.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/24","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "OB-GYN, VCU Health, Honors and awards"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/meet-the-people-behind-new-breakthroughs-in-mental-health-research-and-care","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/meet-the-people-behind-new-breakthroughs-in-mental-health-research-and-care.html","Article Headline": "Meet the people behind new breakthroughs in mental health research and care","Article Subhead": "VCU Health and VCU are global leaders in mental health research, care and education.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/videoscreengrabandpreviewimage-catscan.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Psychiatry"},{"Ext Url": "https://magazine.vcu.edu/2023-fall/masseys-new-era/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/masseys-new-era.html","Article Headline": "Massey's new era","Article Subhead": "Amid a golden age for medical research, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has earned the most prestigious designation in oncology. What happens next will shape the future of cancer science.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/masseystock.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/22","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/top-drug-control-official-impressed-with-research-and-treatment-of-opioid-addiction-at-vcu-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/top-drug-control-official-impressed-with-research-and-treatment-of-opioid-addiction-at-vcu-health.html","Article Headline": "Top drug control official impressed with research and treatment of opioid addiction at VCU Health","Article Subhead": "Rahul Gupta, M.D., director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, visits VCU Health clinicians and researchers on the front line of the opioid epidemic.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/TheWhiteHouseOfficeofNationalControlPolicydirectorRaulGupta,MD.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Emergency medicine, Featured Article, Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/with-a-focus-on-prostate-cancer-disparities-this-researcher-hopes-to-make-a-difference","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/with-a-focus-on-prostate-cancer-disparities-this-researcher-hopes-to-make-a-difference-for-patients.html","Article Headline": "With a focus on prostate cancer disparities, this researcher hopes to make a difference for patients","Article Subhead": "Kaustubh Datta, Ph.D., wants to develop new studies at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to unlock why certain patient populations experience more aggressive forms of prostate cancer.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Kaustubh_Datta_resized.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/unwavering-commitment-dr-william-l-dewey-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-.html","Article Headline": "‘Unwavering commitment’: Dr. William L. Dewey receives lifetime achievement award ","Article Subhead": "After more than 50 years of research and teaching William L. Dewey, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, was honored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/DeweyinOffice.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/05/15","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Pharmacology and toxicology, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/student-honors-day.html","Article Headline": "Student Honors Day","Article Subhead": "This year’s Kinloch Nelson, M.D., Student Honors Day was a wonderful way to celebrate our medical students’ academic achievement and to award spring semester scholarships.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/14","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/giving-back-virginias-leading-heart-center","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/giving-back-to-virginias-leading-heart-center.html","Article Headline": "Giving Back to Virginia’s Leading Heart Center","Article Subhead": "By mile 25 of Virginia’s Capital Trail, Ken Powell was feeling pretty good.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/PauleyHeart_FINAL.00_02_56_07.Still001.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/14","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/commencement-speaker-encourages-graduates-to-honor-your-wellbeing.html","Article Headline": "Commencement speaker encourages graduates to ‘honor your wellbeing’","Article Subhead": "During two graduation ceremonies, the Class of 2024 celebrated their achievements in the School of Medicine’s M.D. and graduate programs.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/2024graduation.png","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/05/13","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Featured Article, Graduate education, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/changing-course-former-vcu-mens-golfer-prepares-for-phd-program-.html","Article Headline": "Changing course: Former VCU men’s golfer prepares for Ph.D. program","Article Subhead": "School of Medicine graduate student Sachin Kumar Kempelingaiah reflects on taking another swing and following a new passion.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Sachin_6764.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2024/05/10","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Biochemistry and molecular biology, Graduate education, Research, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/supporting-global-leader-mental-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/supporting-a-global-leader-in-mental-health.html","Article Headline": "Supporting a Global Leader in Mental Health","Article Subhead": "VCU Health is home to some of the top minds anywhere in the world when it comes to mental health care, research and education.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/videoscreengrabandpreviewimage-catscan.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/10","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Psychiatry, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/inaugural-student-award-recognizes-commitment-to-serving-others.html","Article Headline": "Inaugural student award recognizes commitment to serving others","Article Subhead": "Graduating medical student Emily Dunbar received the Ron Clark, M.D. Distinguished Service Award, presented at the School of Medicine Student Honors Day.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/honorsday.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/05/09","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Graduation, Medical education, Honors and awards"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/through-thick-and-thin.html","Article Headline": "Through thick and thin","Article Subhead": "Class of 2024 competency-based graduates and roommates Panth Doshi and Faizaan Khan will be continuing their medical education together at the School of Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/faizann.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/05/09","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Alumni, Anesthesiology, Residency match, Resident, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "reunion-weekend-2024","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/reunion-weekend-2024.html","Article Headline": "Reunion Weekend 2024","Article Subhead": "The MCV Campus welcomed back hundreds of alumni from classes ending in ’4 and ’9 ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/_HeroimageCROP.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2024/05/08","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Medical education, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/leading-with-empathy.html","Article Headline": "Leading with empathy","Article Subhead": "After completing the human genetics certificate program, incoming master’s student Alanna Varca Gentile is translating personal experience to practice.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/AlannaVarcaGentile.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/05/07","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Genetics, Graduate education, Human and molecular genetics"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/rising-child-mortality-in-the-us-has-the-most-impact-on-black-and-native-american-youth","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rising-child-mortality-in-the-us-has-the-most-impact-on-black-and-native-american-youth.html","Article Headline": "Rising child mortality in the U.S. has the most impact on Black and Native American youth ","Article Subhead": "As young Americans face higher death rates, a new VCU study reveals the disproportionate effect on certain racial and ethnic groups.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Vigil.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/06","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Family medicine, Pediatrics, Research, Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-study-shows-liver-patients-see-benefits-after-going-meatless-for-one-meal","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-study-shows-liver-patients-see-benefits-after-going-meatless-for-one-meal.html","Article Headline": "New study shows liver patients see benefits after going meatless for one meal","Article Subhead": "VCU School of Medicine, Richmond VA Medical Center researchers discover that replacing meat with plant-based proteins for one meal lowers harmful ammonia levels.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/cooking.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/05/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/pearls-of-wisdom-this-years-wisdm-award-winner-reflects-on-decades-of-research-and-mentorship-.html","Article Headline": "Pearls of wisdom: This year’s WISDM award winner reflects on decades of research and mentorship ","Article Subhead": "Colleen Jackson-Cook, Ph.D., a clinical cytogeneticist and SOM professor, is this year’s recipient of the Professional Achievement Award from VCU’s Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/WISDM1-Edited.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/04/29","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Human and molecular genetics, OB-GYN, Pathology, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-huiping-zhou-appointed-interim-chair-of-microbiology-and-immunology.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Huiping Zhou appointed interim chair of Microbiology and Immunology","Article Subhead": "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Huiping Zhou, Ph.D. to serve as interim chair in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/23","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "icon","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-humble-icon.html","Article Headline": "The humble icon","Article Subhead": "Professorship honors Rao R. Ivatury, M.D., the legendary surgeon and educator who shaped the field of modern trauma care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/icon.png","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2024/04/19","Category": "Alumni","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/how-runners-can-prevent-injury-when-training-or-running-a-race","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-runners-can-prevent-injury-when-training-or-running-a-race.html","Article Headline": "How runners can prevent injury when training or running a race","Article Subhead": "VCU Health sports medicine expert shares tips for runners to avoid injuries from training to race day.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/runnerstock.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Physical medicine and rehabilitation, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/on-the-right-track-pauley-heart-center-experts-help-get-cardiac-sarcoidosis-patient-back-up-to-speed","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/on-the-right-track-pauley-heart-center-experts-help-get-cardiac-sarcoidosis-patient-back-up-to-speed.html","Article Headline": "On the right track: Pauley Heart Center experts help get cardiac sarcoidosis patient back up to speed","Article Subhead": "J. Saunders “Sandy” Wiggins has always enjoyed adrenaline-fueled activities, from downhill skiing to racing sports cars.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Wiggins1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://cm.vcuhealth.org/news/former-cdc-leader-rochelle-walensky-highlights-the-connection-of-research-public-health-and-trust","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/former-cdc-leader-rochelle-walensky-highlights-the-connection-of-research-public-health-and-trust.html","Article Headline": "Former CDC leader Rochelle Walensky highlights the connection of research, public health and trust","Article Subhead": "In delivering keynote address for VCU Research Weeks, she emphasizes the leadership of public institutions – and the importance of relationships.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/rochellewalensky.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, Research, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/getting-to-know-dr-duane-williams-chief-of-critical-care-medicine-at-chor","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/getting-to-know-dr-duane-williams-chief-of-critical-care-medicine-at-chor.html","Article Headline": "Getting to know Dr. Duane Williams, chief of critical care medicine at CHoR","Article Subhead": "Dr. Duane Williams – often referred to as “Dr. D” around the halls of CHoR – was previously a physician in the PICU.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/duanewilliamschor.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/16","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/reducing-health-inequities-for-black-pregnant-people","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/reducing-health-inequities-for-black-pregnant-people.html","Article Headline": "Reducing health inequities for Black pregnant people","Article Subhead": "A VCU Health OB-GYN shares the questions and concerns she hears from Black patients, including their 'fear of becoming a maternal mortality statistic.’","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/blackmaternalhealth.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion, OB-GYN, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "vohra-siblings","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/good-things-come-in-threes-.html","Article Headline": "Good things come in threes ","Article Subhead": "Each with their own motivations and aspirations, siblings Hiba, Habeebah and Hisham Vohra are journeying through the School of Medicine together and sharing their wisdom along the way. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/vohras.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/04/11","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Biochemistry and molecular biology, Class of 2025, Class of 2027, Featured Article, Neurosurgery, Physiology and biophysics, Student research, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/passing-of-dr-dennis-ohman-chair-and-professor-department-of-microbiology-and-immunology.html","Article Headline": "Passing of Dr. Dennis Ohman, chair and professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology","Article Subhead": "It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death on April 4, 2024, of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Dennis Ohman, chair and professor of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology for 26 years.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader_nodean.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/10","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "In memoriam"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/mother-shares-her-motivations-to-become-a-living-liver-donor","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/mother-shares-her-motivations-to-become-a-living-liver-donor.html","Article Headline": "Mother shares her motivations to become a living liver donor","Article Subhead": "Inspired by her late daughter, Virginia woman saves the life of a stranger with little hope remaining in his battle with liver cancer.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/aliciabanesdonor.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-a-dozen-vcu-health-physicians-named-2024-exceptional-women-in-medicine-by-castle-connolly","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-a-dozen-vcu-health-physicians-named-2024-exceptional-women-in-medicineby-castle-connolly.html","Article Headline": "More than a dozen VCU Health physicians named 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly","Article Subhead": "The list features several team members who demonstrated leadership, expertise and dedication in 13 medical specialties ranging from geriatric medicine to surgery.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/womeninmedicine.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical care, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/04/to-fight-liver-disease-worldwide-mash-school-at-vcu-welcomes-brazilian-specialists","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/to-fight-liver-disease-worldwide-mash-school-at-vcu-welcomes-brazilian-specialists.html","Article Headline": "To fight liver disease worldwide, ‘MASH School’ at VCU welcomes Brazilian specialists","Article Subhead": "Training sessions reflect the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health’s collaborative spirit in targeting a global health challenge","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/liverinstitutestaff.webp","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Education, Research, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health"},{"Ext Url": "som-graduation-speaker","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wellness-expert-to-speak-at-school-of-medicine-graduation-ceremonies.html","Article Headline": "Wellness expert to speak at School of Medicine graduation ceremonies","Article Subhead": "Katherine Chretien, M.D., an internal medicine physician and associate dean for medical student affairs at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address and share her insights on work-life balance with the Class of 2024. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/speakerheadshot.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/04/04","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2024, Graduate education, Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-top-docs-in-top-docs.html","Article Headline": "More Top Docs in Top Docs","Article Subhead": "Our patients, our peers and our university and health system know we have an outstanding faculty at the School of Medicine. So, it’s always nice when they are recognized for what they do every day to provide innovative, comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/03","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/nearly-250-vcu-health-doctors-recognized-as-richmond-top-docs","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/nearly-250-vcu-health-doctors-recognized-as-richmond-top-docs.html","Article Headline": "Nearly 250 VCU Health doctors recognized as Richmond 'Top Docs'","Article Subhead": "The annual recognition highlights the exceptional patient-focused care our team members provide to patients in the Richmond region, and beyond.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/topdocs2024.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Featured Article, VCU Health, Annual Report 2024 - Clinical care"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/scientists-convene-for-day-long-symposium-addressing-the-links-between-stress-and-cancer","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/scientists-convene-for-day-long-symposium-addressing-the-links-between-stress-and-cancer.html","Article Headline": "Scientists convene for day-long symposium addressing the links between stress and cancer","Article Subhead": "Panelists discussed the relationship between stress and cancer at the Science Museum of Virginia on March 26 during the 3rd annual Gordon Ginder Innovations in Cancer Symposium.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/masseysymposium.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Research, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "family-physician-advocates-for-effective-management-of-opioid-dependence-and-chronic-pain","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/family-physician-advocates-for-effective-management-of-opioid-dependence-and-chronic-pain.html","Article Headline": "Family physician advocates for effective management of opioid dependence and chronic pain","Article Subhead": "Alumnus nationally recognized for training physicians and medical students in safe opioid use and chronic pain management","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JamesLedwithFMECaward.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2024/04/01","Category": "Alumni","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-research-weeks.html","Article Headline": "VCU Research Weeks/SOM Research Town Hall April 16","Article Subhead": "This is an exciting time to be at the School of Medicine. We are in the middle of our annual “VCU Research Weeks” programming, and there are many opportunities to participate and learn about the great work our school and university are doing in this space.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/04/01","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/what-to-know-about-the-first-drug-to-treat-fatty-liver-disease","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/what-to-know-about-the-first-drug-to-treat-fatty-liver-disease.html","Article Headline": "What to know about the first drug to treat fatty liver disease","Article Subhead": "The director of the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health explains how this new treatment can change the health outcomes of patients with severe inflammation and damage to their livers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/resmetirom.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/03/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/hume-lee-transplant-center-studies-use-of-hiv-and-hepatitis-c-donor-kidneys-for-transplant","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-hume-lee-transplant-center-studies-safe-use-of-hiv-and-hepatitis-c-co-infected-donor-kidneys-for-transplant.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center studies safe use of HIV and hepatitis C co-infected donor kidneys for transplant","Article Subhead": "Building on research and successful patient outcomes, the center works to further expand organ access for a traditionally disadvantaged patient population.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/kidney.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2024/03/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Clinical trial, Internal medicine, Research, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "match-day-2024","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/match-day-2024-a-class-reflects-on-their-growth-.html","Article Headline": "Match Day 2024: A class reflects on their growth","Article Subhead": "With a 99% overall match rate, the Class of 2024 has come a long way since beginning medical school during the COVID-19 pandemic.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/MatchDay2024.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/03/20","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2024, Match Day, Residency match, Resident"},{"Ext Url": "https://vcu.exposure.co/one-patients-unbreakable-resolve-to-overcome-sickle-cell-disease","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-team-approach-to-find-a-cure.html","Article Headline": "A team approach to find a cure","Article Subhead": "One patient’s unbreakable resolve to overcome sickle cell disease","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/Screenshot2024-03-21at1.29.18€¯PM.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/03/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/lectureship-honors-enduring-impact-of-pioneering-female-surgeon.html","Article Headline": "Lectureship honors enduring impact of pioneering female surgeon ","Article Subhead": "Erika M. Blanton, H'71, F'73, celebrated as one of VCU's first female OB-GYN residents","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/Blanton_Erika.jpeg","Author": "Julie Miles","Date": "2024/03/19","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, OB-GYN, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/into-the-woods.html","Article Headline": "Into the woods","Article Subhead": "Emergency physicians combine their love of the outdoors with the skills to care for patients in austere and unpredictable environments.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/2022-carryingbikepic.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/03/18","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Emergency medicine, Faculty achievement, Featured Article"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/fadi-salloum-ph-d-named-interim-chair-of-the-department-of-physiology-and-biophysics.html","Article Headline": "Fadi Salloum, Ph. D. named Interim Chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics","Article Subhead": "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Fadi Salloum, Ph. D. to be the Interim Chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/03/18","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/03/19-vcu-health-sciences-departments-and-schools-ranked-in-top-50-for-nih-funding","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/19-vcu-health-sciences-departments-and-schools-ranked-in-top-50-for-nih-funding-for-public-institutions.html","Article Headline": "19 VCU health sciences departments and schools ranked in top 50 for NIH funding for public institutions","Article Subhead": "New rankings for biomedical research reflect the university’s growth as a national leader in science and medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/VCUHealthatnight.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/03/11","Category": "Affiliated 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pioneering work developing tests and vaccines for Lyme disease, Richard Marconi, Ph.D., is one of two VCU faculty to receive the research organization’s honor this year.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/FeaturePhoto-MarconiOption1.jpg","Author": "Jeff Kelley","Date": "2024/03/01","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Microbiology and immunology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/02/how-i-found-my-research-stanley-cheatham-explores-the-guts-reaction-to-chemotherapy","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/how-i-found-my-research-stanley-cheatham-explores-the-guts-reaction-to-chemotherapy.html","Article Headline": "How I found my research: Stanley Cheatham explores the gut’s reaction to chemotherapy","Article Subhead": "Ph.D. student in VCU’s School of Medicine hopes to lessen side effects for cancer patients by studying part of the nervous system.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/StanleyCheatham,aPh.D.candidateintheSchoolofMedicine.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/02/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Ph.D. program, Student research, Affiliated Article"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/02/newly-honored-vcu-innovators-explore-fresh-frontiers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-nasal-casts-to-emergency-intubation-newly-honored-vcu-innovators-explore-fresh-frontiers.html","Article Headline": "From nasal casts to emergency intubation, newly honored VCU innovators explore fresh frontiers","Article Subhead": "Five projects get Commercialization Fund awards from TechTransfer and Ventures, which helps campus inventions reach the marketplace.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/LalehGolshahi,Ph.D.,associateprofessorintheDepartmentofMechanicalEngineering.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/02/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-school-of-medicine-rises-in-blue-ridge-rankings.html","Article Headline": "VCU School of Medicine rises in Blue Ridge Rankings","Article Subhead": "With an overall increase of three spots and three departments in the top 25 in the nation, the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research's annual analysis of NIH grants reflects the school's growth and dedication to research","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/campusaerial.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/02/20","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "NIH grant, Research, Student research, Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/pro-tips-new-career-advisors-highlight-value-of-specialty-specific-guidance-for-medical-students.html","Article Headline": "Pro tips: New career advisors provide specialty-specific guidance for medical students","Article Subhead": "To enhance the M.D. program’s career preparation curriculum, four faculty advisors representing different fields will guide students as they choose their paths in medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/careeradvisors.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2024/02/19","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Medical education, Mentorship, Residency match"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/welcoming-our-new-chair-of-the-department-of-ophthalmology-dr-mary-k-daly.html","Article Headline": "Welcoming our new chair of the Department of Ophthalmology Dr. Mary K. Daly","Article Subhead": "I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Mary K. Daly, M.D. to be the new chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, effective April 1, 2024.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/message-from-the-dean/SOMDEAN_storyheader.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/02/12","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Ophthalmology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-professor-and-wright-center-director-appointed-to-nih-steering-committee-to-advance-translational-research.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine professor and Wright Center director appointed to NIH steering committee to advance translational research","Article Subhead": "F. Gerard Moeller, M.D., will serve a three-year term on the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences’ Clinical and Translational Sciences Awards (CTSA) Program Steering Committee.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/moeller.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2024/02/02","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, NIH grant, Psychiatry, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/black-history-month.html","Article Headline": "Black History Month","Article Subhead": "February marks Black History Month, a time when we honor the legacy and continued contributions of members of our community from African ancestry to our nation, and to our school.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/site-assets/img/default-images/vcuhealthrichmond2/080418075tkar.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/02/01","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2024/01/the-opioid-epidemic-cost-virginians-5-billion-in-2021-new-data-shows","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-opioid-epidemic-cost-virginians-5-billion-in-2021-new-data-shows.html","Article Headline": "The opioid epidemic cost Virginians $5 billion in 2021, new data shows","Article Subhead": "Researchers from VCU and the Virginia Department of Health say at least six Virginians died of an opioid overdose every day on average, with more than 150,000 having an addiction.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/OpioidEpidemicMapofVirginia.png","Author": "","Date": "2024/01/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/celebrating-our-top-docs.html","Article Headline": "Celebrating Our Top Docs","Article Subhead": "Before we close out our first full work week back from winter break, I wanted to take a moment to offer congratulations to the 156 providers named in the inaugural “Virginia’s Top Doctors” issue published this month by Virginia Business magazine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ArturoP.Saavedra,M.D.,Ph.D.,MBA.PhotobyKevinSchindler..jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/01/12","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/hooked-on-medicine-group-founded-by-m2-promotes-crocheting-creativity-and-well-being.html","Article Headline": "Hooked on Medicine: Group founded by M2 promotes crocheting, creativity and well-being","Article Subhead": "Medical student OreOluwa “Comfort” Aluko created Hooked on Medicine to connect with peers and give back to the community through her favorite hobby.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/OreOluwa-1.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2024/01/09","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Medical education, Student interest group"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-health-and-vcu-to-host-celebration-and-walk-to-honor-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-and-vcu-to-host-celebration-and-walk-to-honor-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health and VCU to host celebration and walk to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.","Article Subhead": "The commemoration highlights VCU Health’s commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusive practices in patient care and our workplace.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/martin-luther-king-623955_1920.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/01/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-150-vcu-health-providers-make-virginia-business-first-top-doctors-list","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-150-vcu-health-providers-make-virginia-business-first-top-doctors-list.html","Article Headline": "More than 150 VCU Health providers make Virginia Business’ first Top Doctors list","Article Subhead": "The list is made up of providers who were nominated by their peers in 60 different medical specialties.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-1144971891.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/01/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/innovative-procedure-provides-speedy-results-for-patients-suffering-from-tremors","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/innovative-procedure-provides-speedy-results-for-patients-suffering-from-tremors.html","Article Headline": "Innovative procedure provides speedy results for patients suffering from tremors","Article Subhead": "After completing the first focused ultrasound at VCU Health, neurosurgeons see a successful reduction in tremors for a patient living with a progressive nervous system disorder.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/pointing_at_head.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2024/01/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/simple-gifts-m3-student-government-granting-classmate-wishes-this-holiday-season-.html","Article Headline": "Simple gifts: M3 student government granting classmate wishes this holiday season","Article Subhead": "The Class of 2025’s new holiday initiative demonstrates how even the smallest gifts can have the greatest impacts for med students.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MakeAWish.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/12/21","Category": "Student Life","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/military-match-2023-medical-students-on-military-scholarships-celebrate-matching-into-residencies-.html","Article Headline": "Military Match 2023: Medical students on military scholarships celebrate matching into residencies","Article Subhead": "As recipients of the Health Professions Scholarship Program, five of VCU's M4s are preparing for residency training at military-affiliated hospitals across the U.S. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MMatch-09.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/12/20","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Military, Residency match"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/arts-work.html","Article Headline": "Art's work ","Article Subhead": ""Incredible things happen when you care about people," says new dean of medicine ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/winter2023/DSC_5424.jpg","Author": "Lisa Crutchfield","Date": "2023/12/20","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Featured Article"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/reflecting-on-vcu-healths-unstoppable-commitment-to-innovative-patient-care/","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/reflecting-on-vcu-healths-unstoppable-commitment-to-innovative-patient-care.html","Article Headline": "Reflecting on VCU Health's unstoppable commitment to innovative patient care","Article Subhead": "A look back at the new programs, facilities and technology used in 2023 to enhance the quality of care provided to VCU Health patients of all ages.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUHealthdowntowncampus_night.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/12/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.chrichmond.org/blog/promising-new-sickle-cell-therapy-trialed-at-chor-and-vcu-medical-center-receives-green-light-from-fda","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/promising-new-sickle-cell-therapy-trialed-at-chor-and-vcu-medical-center-receives-green-light-from-fda.html","Article Headline": "Promising new sickle cell therapy trialed at CHoR and VCU Medical Center receives green light from FDA","Article Subhead": "How a new gene therapy will change the lives of people with sickle cell disease","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-1359392239.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/12/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "12th_winter2023","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcusom-news---12th--marshall-winter-2023.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Winter 2023-24 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/winter2023/231018_117_jk_crop.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/12/11","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/remember-and-commit.html","Article Headline": "‘Remember and Commit': School of Medicine researchers tackle obstacles and developments in HIV treatment ","Article Subhead": "Pediatric infectious diseases expert Suzanne Lavoie, M.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. student Susie Turkson are each investigating different challenges in HIV/AIDS advocacy and research ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/LavoieandTurkson.webp","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/12/01","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Class of 2026, Clinical care, Global health, Graduate education, Medical Scientist Training Program, Neuroscience and Anatomy, Pediatrics, Ph.D. program, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-wide-food-drive-for-ram-pantry-kicks-off-after-thanksgiving.html","Article Headline": "School-wide food drive for Ram Pantry kicks off after Thanksgiving","Article Subhead": "With four donation bins placed around Sanger Hall and MMEC for nonperishable items, the two-week food drive will benefit VCU students experiencing food insecurity.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/food_bank_illustration.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/11/20","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Community engagement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-healths-als-clinic-receives-certified-treatment-center-of-excellence-designation.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health’s ALS clinic receives Certified Treatment Center of Excellence designation","Article Subhead": "Along with the first-time designation from the ALS Association, the clinic will receive annual NIH funding of $250,000 as a member of a new ALS research consortium.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ALSCertificationVisitpicture.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma ","Date": "2023/11/10","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Neurology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/department-of-radiology-chair-elected-president-of-medical-education-leadership-society.html","Article Headline": "Department of Radiology chair elected president of medical education leadership society","Article Subhead": "Ann Fulcher, M.D., will serve a year-long term as president-elect of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments and will be sworn in as president in fall 2024.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/Fulcher-ForWeb-5637.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/30","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Military, Radiology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/merging-medicine-and-mountains.html","Article Headline": "Merging medicine and mountains","Article Subhead": "The Class of 2007’s Jennie Draper, M.D., says getting off the grid and on the mountains helps her return to her OB-GYN practice energized and grateful.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JennieDraperabovethecloudsinWashingtonstate.JPG","Author": "Lisa Crutchfield","Date": "2023/10/24","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "OB-GYN"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/incredible-things-happen-when-you-care-about-people-virtual-town-hall-recaps-school-of-medicine-achievements.html","Article Headline": "‘Incredible things happen when you care about people’: Virtual town hall recaps School of Medicine achievements","Article Subhead": "With a dozen presenters, the seminar provided an overview of developments during the first six months Arturo Saavedra, M.D., has served as dean.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/about/v1/img/audit-and-management-services/img-egyptian-building.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/23","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/forging-connections-dr-fadi-salloum-on-the-power-of-translational-research-and-academic-mentorship.html","Article Headline": "Forging connections: Dr. Fadi Salloum on the power of translational research and academic mentorship","Article Subhead": "The Department of Internal Medicine’s Fadi Salloum, Ph.D., credits a multidisciplinary culture for his last 25 years of work here at VCU School of Medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/FadiSalloum,PhDDavidDurrant,PhDaformergraduatestudentintheDepartmentofBiochemistryandMolecularBiology.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/10/20","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Graduate education, Internal medicine, Pauley Heart Center, Pharmacology and toxicology, Ph.D. program, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-alice-coombs-becomes-first-black-female-president-of-medical-society-of-virginia.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Alice Coombs becomes first Black female president of Medical Society of Virginia","Article Subhead": "At the helm of the professional organization, the chair of the Department of Anesthesiology will draw on more than 30 years of experience in advocacy and health care policy reform.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Coombs,Alice191108_300_aj_crop_horizontal.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/10/19","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Anesthesiology, Faculty achievement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/department-of-family-medicines-dr-denee-moore-named-president-of-statewide-advocacy-organization-.html","Article Headline": "Department of Family Medicine's Dr. Denée Moore named president of statewide advocacy organization ","Article Subhead": "Moore will serve an annual term as the 77th president of the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DeneeMoore.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/18","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Family medicine"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/m2-reflects-on-utterly-fascinating-early-exposure-to-neurosurgery-.html","Article Headline": "M2 reflects on 'utterly fascinating' early exposure to neurosurgery ","Article Subhead": "As the 2023 Campagna Scholar, Thérèse Weidenkopf spent her summer learning under neurosurgeons at Oregon Health and Science University. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Story.png","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/17","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Neurosurgery, Student research, Medical student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/multiple-sclerosis-treatment-and-research-center-receives-prestigious-designation-.html","Article Headline": "VCU Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research Center receives comprehensive designation","Article Subhead": "Granted by the National MS Society, the three-year designation is awarded to clinics that provide the highest level of multidisciplinary care for patients with multiple sclerosis. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/adultoutpatientbuilding.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/10","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Neurology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/parkinsons-and-movement-disorders-center-funds-three-interdisciplinary-scientific-investigations--.html","Article Headline": "Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center funds three interdisciplinary scientific investigations ","Article Subhead": "The pilot grants program gifted $150,000 to projects that advance research into Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/brainscans.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/10/05","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Neurology, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/-internationally-renowned-specialist-to-headline-annual-symposium-on-brain-injury-rehabilitation-.html","Article Headline": "Internationally renowned specialist to headline annual symposium on brain injury rehabilitation ","Article Subhead": "Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation specialist Flora Hammond, M.D., will be the featured speaker at the Sheltering Arms Institute on Oct. 6. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/mcvcampus.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/09/29","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-celebrates-faculty-achievement-with-annual-awards-.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine celebrates faculty achievement with annual awards ","Article Subhead": "The 25th annual Faculty Excellence Awards recognized nine School of Medicine team members for their leadership, expertise and service. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/C01095_b_204.JPG","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/09/21","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Biochemistry and molecular biology, Faculty achievement, Fellowship, Internal medicine, Medical education, Pediatrics, Radiology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "medical-student-orientation-session-sheds-light","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-student-orientation-session-sheds-light-on-systemic-health-inequities.html","Article Headline": "Medical student orientation session sheds light on systemic health inequities","Article Subhead": "The Crucial Conversations session sets a foundation for incoming medical students around health equity and the policies that impact Richmond’s most vulnerable populations.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/medicalillustration.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/09/11","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Diversity equity and inclusion, Medical education, Hidden"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/kids-in-crisis.html","Article Headline": "Kids in crisis","Article Subhead": "Pediatric specialists Drs. Stephanie Crewe and Ekaterina Stepanova reflect on the increasing numbers of U.S teens experiencing mental health challenges and share advice for parents and caregivers. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/CreweandStepanova.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/09/11","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Pediatrics, Psychiatry, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-to-host-lecture-on-ai-in-medicine-.html","Article Headline": "Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU to host lecture on AI in medicine ","Article Subhead": "Held in the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building on Sept. 21., the talk will explore artificial intelligence in clinical decision making. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/AdobeStock_608758406(1).jpeg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/09/08","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Pediatrics, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/two-current-and-one-former-school-of-medicine-faculty-members-receive-prestigious-awards-at-annual-faculty-convocation.html","Article Headline": "Two current and one former School of Medicine faculty members receive prestigious awards at annual Faculty Convocation","Article Subhead": "Anika Hines, Ph.D., M.P.H., Michael Miles, M.D., Ph.D., and Curtis Sessler, M.D., were honored for exemplifying VCU’s commitment to empathetic and equitable care and research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Convocation2023Recipients.png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/09/07","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Pharmacology and toxicology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rural-health-at-the-center-of-new-family-medicine-residency-program-.html","Article Headline": "Rural health at the center of new family medicine residency program ","Article Subhead": "With the applications underway and the first class of residents beginning in July 2024, the new VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program will train primary care physicians to meet the health needs of rural Virginians. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CMH_HDPhoto_171102_11d_FS.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/09/07","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Family medicine, Graduate medical education, Residency match, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/aspiring-medical-scientist-anne-skelton-wants-to-use-her-research-to-become-a-better-surgeon-.html","Article Headline": "Aspiring medical scientist Anne Skelton wants to use her research to become a better surgeon ","Article Subhead": "The dual M.D.-Ph.D. student was recently awarded a competitive NIH fellowship for her research in orthopaedics. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/AnneSkeltonHeadshot.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/09/05","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2026, Fellowship, Medical Scientist Training Program, Orthopaedics, Physiology and biophysics, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/promising-young-doctor-remembered-for-love-kindness-and-determination.html","Article Headline": "Promising young doctor remembered for love, kindness and determination","Article Subhead": "By establishing legacy fund, family honors late daughter who was bound for medical residency on the MCV Campus","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/01ChristineandFeliceArchuleta_crop.jpg","Author": "Tim Shea","Date": "2023/09/05","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Graduate medical education, OB-GYN, Resident"},{"Ext Url": "welcome-class-of-2027","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/welcome-class-of-2027.html","Article Headline": "Welcome Class of 2027","Article Subhead": "The VCU School of Medicine welcomes the incoming class of unique and talented students to the MCV Campus.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/class2027/_Collation.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/07/25","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2027, Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alcohol-researchers-receive-competitive-nih-training-grant--.html","Article Headline": "Alcohol researchers receive competitive NIH training grant","Article Subhead": "VCU Alcohol Research Center is awarded a T32 grant to fund research training on the ‘most dangerous drug in the world.’ ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/campusaerial.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/07/19","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Graduate education, Human and molecular genetics, Neurology, NIH grant, Pharmacology and toxicology, Psychiatry, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/-school-of-medicine-dean-joins-panel-on-the-future-of-health-care--.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine dean joins panel on the future of health care","Article Subhead": "Arturo Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., will be a featured speaker on health system leadership in a post-COVID world, hosted by America’s Essential Hospitals.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/pharmtox-dev/VCUMCVStock131106_108.jpg","Author": "Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/07/18","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wellness-session-highlights-self-care-techniques-for-new-doctors.html","Article Headline": "Wellness session highlights self-care techniques for new doctors","Article Subhead": "For first-year residents, VCU’s Walk the Walk orientation promotes mindfulness during this time of transition.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/WalktheWalk.JPG","Author": "Anthony DePalma and Grace McOmber","Date": "2023/07/05","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Emergency medicine, Internal medicine, Neurology, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Resident"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-budding-scientist-goes-to-washington.html","Article Headline": "A budding scientist goes to Washington","Article Subhead": "Third-year Ph.D. candidate and 2023 ASPET Washington Fellow Stanley Cheatham is eager to apply his science and policy experiences outside the lab.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/231116_109_tk.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/07/03","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Graduate education, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/making-a-big-difference-with-a-little-planning.html","Article Headline": "Making a big difference with a little planning","Article Subhead": "Naming the MCV Foundation as the beneficiary of an individual retirement account is one of the simplest ways to make a legacy gift to the School of Medicine. Company stock, qualified charitable distribution and charitable gift annuities are other ways alumni and friends can use retirement assets to support the causes they hold dear.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/spring2023/bigdifference_littleplanning.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2023/06/06","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall), Massey Cancer Center, Medical education, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/coaching-surgeons.html","Article Headline": "Coaching surgeons","Article Subhead": "During a 40-year career in orthopaedics, VCU Sports Medicine Clinic founding medical director Thomas Loughran, M’77, H’82, patched up players and trained the next generation of physicians.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/vcu_basketball_doctors-0113.png","Author": "Erin Egan","Date": "2023/06/05","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Featured (12th & Marshall), Medical education, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/taking-the-long-view.html","Article Headline": "Taking the long view","Article Subhead": "The new chair of pediatrics and physician-in-chief for Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Shari Barkin, M.D., brings a generational perspective to child health. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/ShariBarkin.jpg","Author": "Caroline Kettlewell","Date": "2023/06/05","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall), Pediatrics, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcusom-news---12th--marshall-spring-2023.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Spring 2023 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/magazinecover_crop2.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/06/01","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Featured (12th & Marshall)"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-and-the-va-a-proud-partnership.html","Article Headline": "VCU and the VA: A proud partnership","Article Subhead": "A recent AAMC article highlights medical advancements generated by the ongoing relationships between universities and the VA.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/site-assets/img/news-images/dr-cifu-walking-with-veterans.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/05/26","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Research, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/vcu-health-global-leader-mental-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-health-a-global-leader-in-mental-health.html","Article Headline": "VCU Health: A Global Leader in Mental Health","Article Subhead": "May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and since its designation in 1949, organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America and others across the United States, have worked tirelessly to spread the word that mental health impacts everyone.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/KenKendler.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/25","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Psychiatry, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/practicing-compassion.html","Article Headline": "Practicing compassion","Article Subhead": "A decade after its creation, faculty and students reflect on how the Patient, Physician and Society course prepares the next generation of physicians. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Illustration.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/05/24","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Clinical care, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/risk-of-death-from-liver-disease-is-twice-as-high-in-lower-income-countries-new-research","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/risk-of-death-from-liver-disease-is-twice-as-high-in-lower-income-countries-new-research-suggests.html","Article Headline": "Risk of death from liver disease is twice as high in lower-income countries, new research suggests","Article Subhead": "A study involving 90 medical centers from across the globe is providing new insights into how a person’s location of care impacts clinical outcomes for advanced liver disease.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Surgery.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/23","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/reunion-weekend-2023.html","Article Headline": "Reunion Weekend 2023","Article Subhead": "The MCV Campus welcomed back hundreds of alumni from classes ending in ’3 and ’8 ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/M08DavidLeeandfamily.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2023/05/18","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Medical education, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/fighting-fentanyl","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/fighting-fentanyl.html","Article Headline": "Fighting fentanyl: VCU researchers are spearheading efforts to reverse the toxicity of the potent synthetic.","Article Subhead": "VCU researchers are spearheading efforts to reverse the toxicity of the potent synthetic.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/RachaelFlammiawithYanZhang,Ph.D..png","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/covid-19/the-federal-public-health-emergency-for-covid-19-ended-what-does-that-mean","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/the-federal-public-health-emergency-for-covid-19-ended-what-does-that-mean.html","Article Headline": "The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended. What does that mean?","Article Subhead": "While most might not notice any changes, VCU experts say people who face social and economic inequities may feel the effects of pandemic for some time.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-Covidtesting.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Community engagement, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/class-of-2023-medical-school-graduate-rachel-easter-loves-to-hear-patients-stories","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2023-medical-school-graduate-rachel-easter-loves-to-hear-patients-stories.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2023: Medical school graduate Rachel Easter loves to hear patients’ stories","Article Subhead": "Her winding path to medicine is bolstered by her background in the arts and business, spurred by family tragedy and fueled by a desire for a profession with constant challenge and learning.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Classof2023_RachelEaster.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2023, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/class-of-2023-with-an-expanding-world-view-ishaan-nandwani-sees-medicine-as-service","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2023-with-an-expanding-world-view-ishaan-nandwani-sees-medicine-as-service.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2023: With an expanding world view, Ishaan Nandwani sees medicine as service","Article Subhead": "VCU Honors College senior, with degrees in biology and Spanish, looks to blend patient and community care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Classof2023IshaanNandwani.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2023, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/class-of-2023-with-an-expanding-world-view-ishaan-nandwani-sees-medicine-as-service","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2023-with-an-expanding-world-view-ishaan-nandwani-sees-medicine-as-service-1.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2023: With an expanding world view, Ishaan Nandwani sees medicine as service","Article Subhead": "VCU Honors College senior, with degrees in biology and Spanish, looks to blend patient and community care.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Classof2023IshaanNandwani.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/08","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Class of 2023, Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/from-smoking-to-scenic-rivers-vcu-students-spotlight-their-insight-at-research-symposiums","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/from-smoking-to-scenic-rivers-vcu-students-spotlight-their-insight-at-research-symposiums.html","Article Headline": "From smoking to scenic rivers, VCU students spotlight their insight at research symposiums","Article Subhead": "Graduate and undergraduate researchers showcase their creativity and welcome the feedback.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GraduateSymposium.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Ph.D. program, Student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/05/10-vcu-students-and-recent-alums-receive-fulbright-awards-for-2023-24","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/11-vcu-students-recent-alums-and-staff-receive-fulbright-awards-for-2023-24.html","Article Headline": "11 VCU students, recent alums and staff receive Fulbright awards for 2023-24","Article Subhead": "In earning one of the country’s top scholarships, they will spread out across the globe to teach English, conduct research, pursue creative projects and study for graduate degrees.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/cabelllibrary.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/05/02","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty Success, Staff achievement"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/addressing-social-determinants-of-health-through-medicaid-expansion.html","Article Headline": "Addressing social determinants of health through Medicaid expansion ","Article Subhead": "M.D.-Ph.D. candidate Hannah Shadowen research shines a light on the benefits of Medicaid in Virginia. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/dei/HannahShadowen-min.JPG","Author": "Keith Brooks","Date": "2023/04/28","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/more-than-2700-vcu-and-vcu-health-employees-are-honored-for-reaching-service-milestones","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-2700-vcu-and-vcu-health-employees-are-honored-for-reaching-service-milestones.html","Article Headline": "More than 2,700 VCU and VCU Health employees are honored for reaching service milestones","Article Subhead": "“You’re moving many people's lives forward. You’re moving this institution forward,” said VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/YvonneJones,diningoperationsassistantmanagerinVCUBusinessServices.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/27","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Faculty Success, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dont-be-afraid-to-explore.html","Article Headline": "‘Don’t be afraid to explore’","Article Subhead": "A unique flight path lands an alumnus in a medical niche where forming connections with his patients is paramount","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Vanichkachorn,Greg,M.D.,M.P.H..jpg","Author": "Jackie Kruszewski","Date": "2023/04/27","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/vcu-led-study-will-examine-how-traumatic-brain-injuries-impact-alzheimers-development","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-led-study-will-examine-how-traumatic-brain-injuries-impact-alzheimers-disease-development.html","Article Headline": "VCU-led study will examine how traumatic brain injuries impact Alzheimer’s disease development","Article Subhead": "Traumatic brain injury is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease later in life, though for reasons not entirely known. A VCU-led team aims to uncover the molecular processes behind this relationship.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Brainscans.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/25","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Neurology, Surgery, Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/living-liver-donation-growing-as-hume-lee-director-passes-800-career-cases","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/living-liver-donation-growing-as-hume-lee-director-passes-800-career-cases.html","Article Headline": "Living liver donation growing as Hume-Lee director passes 800 career cases","Article Subhead": "The transplant center’s living liver surgical director crossed the milestone late last year after restarting the living liver donor program in 2019.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Livingliverdonations_VinayKumaran,M.D..jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/vcu-chemistry-professor-seeks-a-solution-to-benefit-chemo-and-dialysis-patients","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/with-152m-grant-vcu-chemistry-professor-seeks-a-solution-to-benefit-chemo-and-dialysis-patients.html","Article Headline": "With $1.52M grant, VCU chemistry professor seeks a solution to benefit chemo and dialysis patients","Article Subhead": "Xuewei Wang and his team are targeting the risk of clotting and infection in a common medical implant in veins.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Cancerpatients.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/18","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/akhila-kunuthuru-finds-path-to-medical-school-and-a-community-she-can-count-on-at-vcu","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2023-akhila-kunuthuru-finds-path-to-medical-school-and-a-community-she-can-count-on-at-vcu.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2023: Akhila Kunuthuru finds path to medical school and a community she can count on at VCU","Article Subhead": "Pennsylvania native, drawn to VCU and the city of Richmond, reflects on valuable lessons in storytelling and interdisciplinarity while “connecting the dots” between her education and her career goals.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Classof2023_AkhilaKunuthuru.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Student Life, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/new-programming-explores-the-impacts-of-structural-racism-on-the-health-of-black-mothers","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-programming-explores-the-impacts-of-structural-racism-on-the-health-of-black-mothers.html","Article Headline": "New programming explores the impacts of structural racism on the health of Black mothers","Article Subhead": "New addition to the History and Health; Equitable Access to Care allows the public and VCU community to delve into the history of maternal health and efforts to make it more equitable for all mothers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GettyImages-Blackmaternalhealth.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/12","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion, Pediatrics"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/longtime-vcu-coworkers-forever-linked-by-living-donor-kidney-transplant","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/longtime-vcu-coworkers-forever-linked-by-living-donor-kidney-transplant.html","Article Headline": "Longtime VCU coworkers forever linked by living donor kidney transplant","Article Subhead": "Compassionate colleagues highlight the importance of living organ donations","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JayGouldandAdamAlfordLivingDonors.jpeg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/11","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/virtual-vcu-worlds-used-to-train-teach-and-treat-in-the-real-one","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/virtual-vcu-worlds-used-to-train-teach-and-treat-in-the-real-one.html","Article Headline": "Virtual VCU worlds used to train, teach and treat in the real one","Article Subhead": "How researchers and faculty are building virtual reality applications to face society’s grand challenges.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VRteaching.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Medical education, Research"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/more-than-210-vcu-health-doctors-recognized-as-richmond-top-docs","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/more-than-210-vcu-health-doctors-recognized-as-richmond-top-docs.html","Article Headline": "More than 210 VCU Health doctors recognized as Richmond “Top Docs”","Article Subhead": "This annual recognition is a testament to the quality care our providers give to our patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/TopDocs2023.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/04","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/vcu-announces-new-school-of-population-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-announces-new-school-of-population-health.html","Article Headline": "VCU announces new School of Population Health","Article Subhead": "The dedicated school aims to improve health equity in Virginia, train much-needed public health workforce.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SchoolofPopulationHealth.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/04/vanessa-b-sheppard-as-the-founding-interim-dean-of-the-school-of-population-health","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/an-interview-with-vanessa-b-sheppard-founding-interim-dean-of-the-school-of-population-health.html","Article Headline": "An interview with Vanessa B. Sheppard, founding interim dean of the School of Population Health","Article Subhead": "Sheppard shares her vision for the School of Population Health in a Q&A with VCU News.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VanessaSheppard.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/04/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03/vcu-is-stepping-forward-to-lead-a-transformation-rao-says-in-state-of-the-university-speech","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/in-time-of-transition-vcu-is-stepping-forward-to-lead-a-transformation-rao-says-in-state-of-the-university-speech.html","Article Headline": "In time of transition, VCU is stepping forward to lead a transformation, Rao says in State of the University speech","Article Subhead": "“We will revolutionize how we make the world a better place for all human beings through higher education,” Rao said.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUPresidentMichaelRao,Ph.D.,StateoftheUniversityAddress.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/29","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-of-new-childrens-tower","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/childrens-hospital-of-richmond-at-vcu-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-of-new-childrens-tower.html","Article Headline": "Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates ribbon-cutting of new Children’s Tower","Article Subhead": "When combined with the adjacent outpatient Children’s Pavilion, the Children’s Tower completes a city block dedicated to caring for kids.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Copyof06-CHOR_Markham_Yard-1198.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alum-brings-family-medicine-approach-to-student-health.html","Article Headline": "Alum brings family medicine approach to student health","Article Subhead": "Shannan Green, M’02, H’05, equips patients for lifetime of good health as director of the University Student Health Center at VCU","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/M02GreenShannan.png","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2023/03/24","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/match-day-2023-a-momentous-occasion.html","Article Headline": "Match Day 2023: A momentous occasion","Article Subhead": "With an overall match rate of 99%, the Class of 2023 celebrated the milestone of Match Day with tears, champagne and matching jerseys.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/matchdaygroup.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma, Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/03/21","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2023, Match Day, Medical education, Residency match"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/coaching-surgeons-a-behind-the-court-look-at-the-vcu-sports-medicine-clinics","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-behind-the-court-look-at-the-vcu-sports-medicine-clinics-efforts-to-patch-up-players-and-train-the-next-generation.html","Article Headline": "A behind the court look at the VCU Sports Medicine Clinic’s efforts to patch up players and train the next generation","Article Subhead": "As the VCU Rams men’s basketball team continues to make strides on the court, medical professionals on the sidelines ensure student-athletes thrive.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/vcu_basketball_doctors-resized.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/21","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Orthopaedics"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03/be-in-the-middle-of-it-all","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-is-in-the-middle-of-it-all.html","Article Headline": "VCU is in the middle of it all","Article Subhead": "In this series, we explore how VCU students learn, grow and challenge the status quo at one of the nation’s premier urban universities.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUanddowntownRichmond.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Student Life"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03/as-a-microbiology-ambassador-helps-establish-new-group-and-promotes-science-in-the-community","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/as-a-microbiology-ambassador-annie-hinson-helps-establish-new-student-group-and-promotes-science-in-the-community.html","Article Headline": "As a microbiology ambassador, Annie Hinson helps establish new student group and promotes science in the community","Article Subhead": "Hinson, a Ph.D. student in the School of Medicine, is organizing a science fair at a local middle school, among other efforts.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/PhDcandidateAnnieHinson.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Microbiology and immunology, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-man-to-fix-your-achy-breaky-heart.html","Article Headline": "A man to fix your achy breaky heart","Article Subhead": "One alumnus’ country music career in the 1990s is earning newfound, overdue attention","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CleveFrancisfeaturephoto.jpg","Author": "Jackie Kruszewski","Date": "2023/03/14","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "12th & Marshall"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03/child-and-teen-mortality-in-the-us-experiences-largest-increase-in-decades","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/child-and-teen-mortality-in-the-us-experiences-largest-increase-in-decades.html","Article Headline": "Child and teen mortality in the U.S. experiences largest increase in decades","Article Subhead": "More than 20 years of mortality data revealed that the pediatric death rate rose sharply between 2019 and 2021, offsetting years of progress in medicine and public health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Childandteenmortality.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-donna-jackson-becomes-chair-of-the-aamcs-national-committee-on-student-diversity-affairs.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Donna Jackson becomes chair of the AAMC’s National Committee on Student Diversity Affairs ","Article Subhead": "Donna Jackson, Ed.D., earns a national appointment to support student diversity in academic medicine. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/dei/Dr.Jacksonv3.jpg","Author": "Keith Brooks","Date": "2023/03/09","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03/two-vcu-faculty-ranked-among-2022s-top-female-scientists-in-nation-and-world","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/two-vcu-faculty-ranked-among-2022s-top-female-scientists-in-nation-and-world.html","Article Headline": "Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world","Article Subhead": "Sarah Spiegel and Barbara Boyan were recognized by Research.com for their groundbreaking research impact.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/2022€™stopfemalescientists.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/03/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation, Faculty Success"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/persistent-pandemics-alum-lung-researcher-studies-long-term-impacts-for-global-health.html","Article Headline": "Persistent pandemics: Alum lung researcher studies long-term impacts for global health","Article Subhead": "When COVID-19 arrived in Uganda, Peter Jackson, M’11, adapted his tuberculosis research in an unexpected way","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/PeterJacksonUgandaresearch_crop.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2023/03/07","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Global health, Internal medicine, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/wellness-warriors.html","Article Headline": "Wellness warriors","Article Subhead": "Bob Jones and Rhea Sharma, the Class of 2023’s elected peer advocates, strive to normalize the need for mental health support during medical school.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/BobJonesandRheaSharma.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2023/02/28","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2023, Medical Student Government"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/02/array-of-vcu-inventors-receive-commercialization-fund-awards","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/drug-delivery-new-therapies-ai-vr-array-of-vcu-inventors-receive-commercialization-fund-awards.html","Article Headline": "Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards","Article Subhead": "Cholesterol drug may help treat eye disorders.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/QingguoXu,Ph.D..jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pharmacology and toxicology, Research and Innovation"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-students-challenge-the-things-we-do-for-no-reason.html","Article Headline": "Medical students challenge the 'Things We Do for No Reason'","Article Subhead": "Fourth-year medical students Sarah Beaverson and Victoria Ngo are advocating for the abolition of biological race in medicine by challenging the use of race adjustment calculators.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SarahBeaversonandVictoriaNgo.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/02/24","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Class of 2023, Internal medicine, Research, Student research, Medical student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/sparking-change-from-the-kids-up.html","Article Headline": "Sparking change ‘from the kids up’","Article Subhead": "VCU Health Pauley Heart Center program teaches elementary students how to measure blood pressures and educate their families about heart health","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/220411_030_km_MRweb_TeachBP.jpg","Author": "Nicole van Esselstyn","Date": "2023/02/22","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Community engagement, Pauley Heart Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/first-black-men-in-medicine-graduate-returns-for-residency-at-vcu","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/first-black-men-in-medicine-graduate-returns-for-residency-at-vcu.html","Article Headline": "First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU","Article Subhead": "Aspiring gastroenterologist credits the program with opening doors to career in medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/BlackMenInMed.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion, Medical education"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/02/addressing-social-isolation-may-be-key-in-preventing-mass-shootings-study-finds","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/addressing-social-isolation-may-be-key-in-preventing-mass-shootings-study-finds.html","Article Headline": "Addressing social isolation may be key in preventing mass shootings, study finds","Article Subhead": "A forthcoming study in the journal Psychology of Violence examined the psychological crises exhibited by mass shooters leading to their attacks.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SocialIsolationGettyImage.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/what-does-damar-hamlins-cardiac-arrest-tell-us-about-heart-health-and-sports","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/what-does-damar-hamlins-cardiac-arrest-tell-us-about-heart-health-and-sports.html","Article Headline": "What does Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest tell us about heart health and sports?","Article Subhead": "VCU and VCU Health experts share approaches to save lives during cardiac emergencies on and off the field.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JeffCollins,VCUsassistantathleticdirectorforsportsmedicine.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/15","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://vcu.exposure.co/puppy-love","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/puppy-love-dogs-on-call-deliver-custom-valentines.html","Article Headline": "Puppy love: Dogs On Call deliver custom valentines","Article Subhead": "Dogs On Call deliver custom valentines","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/PuppyLove1.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/14","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/vanessa-b-sheppard-phd-honored","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vanessa-b-sheppard-phd-honored-as-american-cancer-societys-researcher-of-the-year.html","Article Headline": "Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., honored as American Cancer Society’s Researcher of the Year","Article Subhead": "Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., associate director for community outreach and engagement and health disparities research at Massey Cancer Center, has won the American Cancer Society’s 2022 Researcher of the Year Award for her remarkable advances in cancer research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/sheppard-honored.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, Faculty Success"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/02/new-clinical-study-is-analyzing-how-gut-microbe-transplants-could-help-curb-alcohol-use","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-clinical-study-is-analyzing-how-gut-microbe-transplants-could-help-curb-alcohol-use.html","Article Headline": "New clinical study is analyzing how gut microbe transplants could help curb alcohol use","Article Subhead": "Led by the VCU School of Medicine, the research will examine the long-term impact of transplanting a healthy mix of gut bacteria into patients with alcohol use disorder and advanced liver disease.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/alcoholuse.png","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/loving-yourself-and-others-the-impact-of-compassion-on-mental-health-and-wellness","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/loving-yourself-and-others-the-impact-of-compassion-on-mental-health-and-wellness.html","Article Headline": "Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness","Article Subhead": "Cultivating compassion for yourself and others can lead to healthier relationships.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/GettyImages-1421378854.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/07","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/artificial-intelligence-and-genetics-could-help-doctors-treat-alcohol-addiction","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/artificial-intelligence-and-genetics-could-help-doctors-treat-alcohol-addiction-vcu-led-research-shows.html","Article Headline": "Artificial intelligence and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction, VCU-led research shows","Article Subhead": "The study was presented last fall at VCU’s inaugural liver symposium, where researchers shared new insights on preventing, diagnosing and treating alcoholic and nonalcoholic liver disease and related illnesses.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DNAtesting.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/03","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/warner-tours-innovative-research-space-at-vcu-school-of-medicine","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/warner-tours-innovative-research-space-at-vcu-school-of-medicine.html","Article Headline": "Warner tours innovative research space at VCU School of Medicine","Article Subhead": "With VCU leading industry changes, U.S. Senator sees growth in health science research and business partnerships in the region.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/SenWarner.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/02/01","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Research and Innovation, Around Campus"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/new-fellowship-expands-opportunities-for-md-phd-students.html","Article Headline": "New fellowship expands opportunities for M.D.-Ph.D. students","Article Subhead": "Carl and Johanna Gattuso’s gift helps future physician-scientists gain valuable research experience and financial support","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/221102-vcu-som-gattuso-and-zhou-0003-300dpi.jpg","Author": "Julie Dillon","Date": "2023/01/25","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Medical Scientist Training Program, NIH grant, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/former-nih-director-to-feature-on-facts-and-faith-fridays","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/former-nih-director-to-feature-on-facts--faith-fridays.html","Article Headline": "Former NIH director to feature on Facts & Faith Fridays","Article Subhead": "Former NIH director to feature on Facts & Faith Fridays","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/FrancisCollins,M.D.,Ph.D..jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/20","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/vcu-masseys-cellular-immunotherapies-and-transplant-program-expands-with-new-clinic-space","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-masseys-cellular-immunotherapies-and-transplant-program-expands-with-new-clinic-space.html","Article Headline": "VCU Massey’s Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program expands with new clinic space","Article Subhead": "The move provides an opportunity to expand program’s potential for researching new treatments for patients with complex needs.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/19","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/love-teaching-patient-care-inspires-professorship","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/love-of-teaching-patient-care-inspires-professorship.html","Article Headline": "Love of Teaching, Patient Care Inspires Professorship","Article Subhead": "Love of Teaching, Patient Care Inspires Professorship","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/WFGardnerProfessorship.png","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/17","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Medical education, VCU Health"},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/health-equity-and-economic-justice-vcu-health-podcasts-to-listen-to-this-mlk-jr-day","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/health-equity-and-economic-justice-vcu-health-podcasts-to-listen-to-this-mlk-jr-day.html","Article Headline": "Health equity and economic justice, VCU Health podcasts to listen to this MLK Jr. Day","Article Subhead": "In an effort to share more resources on diversity, equity and inclusion, we take a look back at several episodes of Healthy with VCU Health.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/PodcastImageGettyCropped.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/13","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-her-calling.html","Article Headline": "Finding her calling","Article Subhead": "Fourth-year medical student Nicole Ng is dedicated to advancing the field of hepatology for underserved patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/NicoleNgprofile.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2023/01/10","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2023, Student research, Medical student research"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/01/vcu-names-saavedra-dean-of-school-of-medicine-and-health-executive-vp-for-medical-affairs","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-names-arturo-p-saavedra-dean-of-vcu-school-of-medicine-and-vcu-health-executive-vp-for-medical-affairs.html","Article Headline": "VCU names Arturo P. Saavedra dean of VCU School of Medicine and VCU Health executive VP for medical affairs","Article Subhead": "Saavedra comes to VCU from the University of Virginia where he is chair of the Department of Dermatology and president and interim CEO of University of Virginia Physicians Group.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/ArturoP.Saavedra,M.D.,Ph.D..jpg","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/09","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "VCU Health, Around Campus"},{"Ext Url": "https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/01/stories-of-2022?utm_source=VCUNewsNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VCUNewsNewsletter&utm_content=https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/01/stories-of-2022","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/stories-of-2022.html","Article Headline": "Stories of 2022","Article Subhead": "A record-breaking grant for liver research. An alum starring in a Tyler Perry film. Building a car engine out of Lego. Here are the VCU News stories of the year.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/VCU2022Recap.png","Author": "","Date": "2023/01/05","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": ""},{"Ext Url": "https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/expanding-health-care-at-home-and-for-kids","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/expanding-care-for-kids-and-health-care-at-home.html","Article Headline": "Expanding care for kids and health care at home","Article Subhead": "A look ahead at new VCU Health initiatives to serve patients in 2023.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/vcu-health-news/CT-bridge_CMYK.png","Author": "","Date": "2022/12/28","Category": "Affiliated Article","Tags": "Pediatrics"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/parallel-pandemics-an-emergency-doctor-reflects-.html","Article Headline": "Parallel pandemics: An emergency doctor reflects","Article Subhead": "Joel Moll, M.D., looks back on common threads throughout COVID-19 and the AIDS crisis.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/JoelMoll.png","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/12/09","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Clinical care, Emergency medicine"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/serving-with-a-purpose.html","Article Headline": "Serving with a purpose","Article Subhead": "Medical students gain real-life experiences volunteering at a clinic for Native American patients.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/dei/MedicalstudentsatHealingEagle-resized.jpeg","Author": "Keith Brooks","Date": "2022/11/21","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Diversity equity and inclusion"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/piece-of-the-past-fall-2022.html","Article Headline": "Piece of the Past","Article Subhead": "In the 18th and 19th centuries, physicians often relied on spring lancets to perform bloodletting, one of medicine's oldest therapies.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/fall2022/6-PieceofthePast.jpg","Author": "Janet Showalter","Date": "2022/11/17","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "VCU Health, 12th & Marshall"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/first-person-sarah-beth-neal.html","Article Headline": "First Person: Sarah Beth Neal","Article Subhead": "As the new first-year medical students in the Class of 2026 embark on Anatomy Rounds this fall, we look back at the reflections of a recent graduate and the impact the course made on her. She writes about what she took with her from the experience of learning in the cadaver lab.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/fall2022/5_SarahBethNeal.jpg","Author": "Sarah Beth Neal, M’22","Date": "2022/11/17","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Class of 2026, Neuroscience and Anatomy"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/rounds-with-hounds.html","Article Headline": "Rounds with hounds","Article Subhead": "Medical students research and participate in dog therapy via VCU’s Center for Human-Animal Interaction","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/fall2022/Copyof220819_225_aj_ar_dogsoncall_crop.jpg","Author": "Jackie Kruszewski","Date": "2022/11/17","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2023, Clinical care, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/into-the-wild.html","Article Headline": "Into the wild","Article Subhead": "Three alumni share a passion for high-altitude and wilderness medicine","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/fall2022/2_intothewild.jpg","Author": "Erin Egan","Date": "2022/11/16","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Emergency medicine"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/urology-diversity-scholarship-positions-more-students-for-a-successful-residency-match.html","Article Headline": "Urology diversity scholarship positions more students for a successful residency match","Article Subhead": "Illinois medical student Kanesha Overton gained exposure to VCU’s highly ranked urology program and trained under faculty mentors through the division’s visiting scholars program for students underrepresented in medicine.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/210512_323_aj_ar.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2022/11/16","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Medical education, Urology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/in-focus.html","Article Headline": "In focus","Article Subhead": "Radiology chair’s vision is ‘all about what’s possible’","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/1b_Fulcher,Ann9042byKevinSchindler.jpg","Author": "Caroline Kettlewell","Date": "2022/11/16","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Radiology, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcusom-news---12th--marshall-fall-2022.html","Article Headline": "12th & Marshall, Fall 2022 issue","Article Subhead": "The twice-yearly magazine for alumni as well as faculty and friends of our medical school","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/12th-and-marshall/fall2022/CopyofLankfordinNepalin2000,highaltitude€œpolevaulting€onMeraPeak(21,247€²).Everestisinthebackground.(PhotobyRemiSojka)[72].jpg","Author": "","Date": "2022/11/16","Category": "12th & Marshall","Tags": "Clinical care, Faculty achievement, Medical education, Professorship"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/medical-society-of-virginia-salutes-the-service-of-global-health-surgeon-edgar-b-rodas-md-.html","Article Headline": "Medical Society of Virginia ‘salutes’ the service of global health surgeon Edgar B. Rodas, M.D.","Article Subhead": "The organization recognized Rodas for his commitment to improving patient care and education across international communities.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MSVSalutetoServiceEdgarB.Rodas,Ph.D..png","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2022/11/11","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Medical education, Surgery, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-scientist-and-an-advocate-edna-santos.html","Article Headline": "A scientist and an advocate","Article Subhead": "Ph.D. candidate and Susan E. Kennedy Scholarship recipient Edna Santos wants to change the landscape of pain treatment.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/20221011-4590-da.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2022/10/31","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Graduate education, Pharmacology and toxicology, Student research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/school-of-medicine-celebrates-excellence-at-annual-awards-ceremony.html","Article Headline": "School of Medicine celebrates excellence at annual awards ceremony","Article Subhead": "During the 24th annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program, honorees were recognized for exemplary performance as leaders, clinicians and educators.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/facultyexcellence.jpg","Author": "Anthony DePalma","Date": "2022/09/23","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and toxicology, Radiology, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/pmdc-pilot-grants-2022.html","Article Headline": "VCU Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center funds four innovative, interdisciplinary research projects","Article Subhead": "Through its pilot grants program, the PMDC will invest nearly $200,000 in projects aimed at improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement and neurodegenerative disorders.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/AdobeStock_213871941.jpeg","Author": "Amber Logan","Date": "2022/09/07","Category": "Research and Innovation","Tags": "Neurology, Research, VCU Health"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/two-school-of-medicine-faculty-receive-prestigious-awards-at-annual-faculty-convocation.html","Article Headline": "Two School of Medicine faculty receive prestigious awards at annual faculty convocation","Article Subhead": "M. Imad Damaj, Ph.D. and Caitlin Martin, M.D., were recognized for their innovative and compassionate approaches to addiction treatment.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DamajandMartin-HeroDimensionsWithoutGraphic.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/09/02","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, OB-GYN, Pharmacology and toxicology, Research"},{"Ext Url": "linda-costanzo-phd-and-her-trio-of-books","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/linda-costanzo-phd-and-her-trio-of-books-inspire-decades-of-students-across-the-globe.html","Article Headline": "Linda Costanzo, Ph.D., and her trio of books inspire decades of students across the globe","Article Subhead": "First published in 1995, “Board Review Series Physiology” releases its eighth edition in 2022","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/Costanzo,LindabyKevinSchindlerDSC_9159.jpg","Author": "Nicole van Esselstyn","Date": "2022/08/24","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Medical education, Physiology and biophysics"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/chris-woleben-m97-h01-named-inaugural-hugo-r-seibel-teaching-professor.html","Article Headline": "Chris Woleben, M’97, H’01, named inaugural Hugo R. Seibel Teaching Professor","Article Subhead": "The school’s first-ever teaching professorship honors two beloved faculty members","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/200226_007_tk.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2022/08/23","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/life-changing-fellowship-introduces-undergraduates-to-cardiology-medical-research.html","Article Headline": "‘Life-changing’ fellowship introduces undergraduates to cardiology, medical research","Article Subhead": "Program offered through the VCU Health Pauley Heart Center brings students to MCV Campus for rotations and mentored research experience","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/PosterDayGroup_KevinMorley.jpg","Author": "Jackie Kruszewski","Date": "2022/08/19","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Internal medicine, Medical education, Pauley Heart Center"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumnas-passion-propels-her-from-practice-to-policy--and-back.html","Article Headline": "Alumna’s passion propels her from practice to policy … and back","Article Subhead": "Lisa Price Stevens, M’93, returns to Virginia after participating in the nation’s first dual demo program for Medicare and Medicaid","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/DSC_3873_coworkers_wider.jpg","Author": "Cynthia McMullen","Date": "2022/08/15","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Alumni, Internal medicine"},{"Ext Url": "prestigious-NIH-grant","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/prestigious-nih-grant-sets-up-neuroscience-phd-student-for-continued-success.html","Article Headline": "Prestigious NIH grant sets up neuroscience Ph.D. student for continued success","Article Subhead": "Martina Hernandez is the first VCU graduate student to receive a Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience Award, which will fund the remainder of her Ph.D. training and up to four years of postdoctoral research.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/dei/SOMPride-MartinaHernandez-20220606-7891-da.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/08/12","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Anatomy and neurobiology, Graduate education, Neuroscience and Anatomy, NIH grant, Research"},{"Ext Url": "jason-carlyon-merit-award","Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/jason-a-carlyon-nih-merit-award.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Jason A. Carlyon selected for once-in-a-lifetime NIH MERIT award","Article Subhead": "With this prestigious award, Carlyon will receive up to 10 more years of continuous funding to support the development of a vaccine for human granulocytic anaplasmosis, the second most common tickborne disease in the United States.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/20220728-9756-da.jpg","Author": "Amber Logan","Date": "2022/08/11","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Microbiology and immunology, NIH grant, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/finding-purpose.html","Article Headline": "Finding purpose","Article Subhead": "Master’s graduate Ashlyn Stackhouse reflects on the health and faith journeys that led her to a career in genetic counseling.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/20220429-4987-da.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/05/06","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Graduate education, Graduate medical education, Graduation, Human and molecular genetics, Master's program"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/honoring-a-historic-time-in-medicine-by-helping-future-surgeons.html","Article Headline": "Honoring a historic time in medicine by helping future surgeons","Article Subhead": "Szabolcs Szentpetery, M.D., H’75, who worked on the cutting edge of heart transplantation, now has created an endowment for the Department of Surgery","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/imagecourtesyofSzentpetery_crop.jpg","Author": "Eric Naone","Date": "2022/04/28","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/alumnae-expand-vcus-ability-to-train-physicians-for-rural-areas.html","Article Headline": "Alumnae expand VCU’s ability to train physicians for rural areas","Article Subhead": "VCU-CMH Family Medicine Residency in South Hill launches in July 2023","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/CMH_HDPhoto_171102_11d_FS.jpg","Author": "Kim Catley","Date": "2022/04/20","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Family medicine, Resident"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/digital-health-expert-and-alumnus-returns-to-campus-as-brooks-lower-visiting-professor.html","Article Headline": "Digital health expert and alumnus returns to campus as Brooks-Lower Visiting Professor ","Article Subhead": "Neri Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., H’89, F’98, speaks at Grand Rounds named in part for his mentor","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/210512_323_aj_ar.jpg","Author": "Julie Dillon","Date": "2022/04/01","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": ""},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-lasting-impression.html","Article Headline": "A lasting impression","Article Subhead": "Housestaff alumnus Byung-Boong Lee, M.D., Ph.D., overcame discrimination to become a world-renowned vascular surgeon. Now he offers advice to Asian-born physicians on how they, too, can succeed in the field.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/about/v1/img/audit-and-management-services/img-egyptian-building.jpg","Author": "Erin Egan","Date": "2022/03/23","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Surgery"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-day-to-remember.html","Article Headline": "A day to remember","Article Subhead": "After a medical school experience shaped by the pandemic, the Class of 2022 celebrated the milestone of Match Day together.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/images/match-day-2022/photo-page/20220318-0584-da.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/03/22","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Match Day, Neurosurgery, Residency match"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-birth-in-a-blizzard-connects-scholarships-namesake-and-recipient.html","Article Headline": "A birth in a blizzard connects scholarship’s namesake and recipient","Article Subhead": "The Class of 2022’s Laura Ellis holds the Harry Hudnall and Mary Warren Williams Ware Jr., M.D., Scholarship, named for the OB-GYN who delivered her father.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/220216_046_km_sr_heroimagecrop2.jpg","Author": "Nicole van Esselstyn","Date": "2022/03/16","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "OB-GYN, Scholarship"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/a-match-made-in-the-military.html","Article Headline": "A match made in the military","Article Subhead": "For medical students in the military, their own Match Day has a little less pomp but plenty of circumstance.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/military-match-2022/Burns-DeneckeHero.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/03/10","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Match Day, Military, Residency match, Resident"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/personal-connection-at-the-heart-of-equity-in-cardiovascular-health-outcomes-lab.html","Article Headline": "Personal connection at the heart of Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab","Article Subhead": "Led by Dr. Anika Hines, the research lab studies and aims to address cardiovascular health disparities in Black communities. ","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/VCUSOM-da-9244-Feature.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/02/17","Category": "Alumni","Tags": "Internal medicine, Research"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/dr-mark-s-parker-receives-distinguished-educator-award-from-american-roentgen-ray-society.html","Article Headline": "Dr. Mark S. Parker receives Distinguished Educator Award from American Roentgen Ray Society","Article Subhead": "Celebrating inspirational leaders in the field of radiology, the award recognizes Dr. Parker’s dedication to teaching and mentoring students, trainees and colleagues.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/MarkS.Parker.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/01/11","Category": "Faculty Success","Tags": "Faculty achievement, Radiology"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/vcu-school-of-medicine-students-making-mcat-study-materials-more-accessible.html","Article Headline": "VCU School of Medicine students making MCAT study materials more accessible","Article Subhead": "A new student group aims to increase diversity in medicine by redistributing used pre-med preparation resources to VCU undergraduates facing financial barriers.","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/RootingForYou-HeroImage3.jpg","Author": "Laura Ingles","Date": "2022/01/10","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2024, Medical education, Student interest group"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/welcoming-the-class-of-2025.html","Article Headline": "Welcoming the Class of 2025","Article Subhead": "“As a member of the medical profession, I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity; the health and wellbeing of my patient will be my first consideration.” – Declaration of Geneva","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/site-assets/img/dean-buckley.jpg","Author": "","Date": "2021/08/09","Category": "Messages from the Dean","Tags": "Class of 2025, Messages from the Dean"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/class-of-2025-welcomes-first-cohort-of-deans-equity-scholars.html","Article Headline": "Class of 2025 welcomes first cohort of Dean’s Equity Scholars","Article Subhead": "Scholarship sets M1 Gabe Thomas on path to becoming an advocate for family, community through medicine","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/GabeThomas.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2021/08/03","Category": "Student Life","Tags": "Class of 2025, Diversity equity and inclusion, Medical education"},{"Url": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/equity-scholarships-propel-pipeline-programs-to-next-level.html","Article Headline": "Equity scholarships propel pipeline programs to next level","Article Subhead": "“It’s the other part of the equation.”","Primary Image": "https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/medschool2018/content-assets/news-stories/equityscholarships.jpg","Author": "Polly Roberts","Date": "2021/02/24","Category": "Around Campus","Tags": "Class of 2025, Diversity equity and inclusion, Featured (12th & Marshall)"}

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