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Students use digital health technologies, including virtual reality headsets, in a computer lab at VCU School of Pharmacy.

VCU School of Pharmacy launches digital health, geriatrics and pharmaceutical industry concentrations for Pharm.D. program

Dec. 17, 2024

Students can gain specialized training that will prepare them for careers in growing areas of the pharmacy profession.

Christian Moon is a second-year Pharm.D. student in the VCU School of Pharmacy. (VCU School of Pharmacy)

Christian Moon earns 2024 Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students

Dec. 16, 2024

Moon is one of seven students in the nation this year – and the first ever in Virginia – to earn the national scholarship.

Nadia Tasnim Ahmed, a native of Bangladesh, hopes to work as an analytical scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. (Contributed photo)

Class of 2024: Nadia Tasnim Ahmed is the nation’s first to earn this degree

Dec. 13, 2024

She and VCU are trailblazers through the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering.

laura frankart

Frankart leads School of Pharmacy's academic and faculty affairs

Nov. 26, 2024

Laura Morgan Frankart, Pharm.D., M.Ed., began her role as the school’s associate dean for academic and faculty affairs, effective Nov 25.

Christian Moon, wearing a VCU School of Pharmacy white coat with his name and

Christian Moon earns 2024 Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students

Nov. 25, 2024

Christian Moon is one of seven students in the nation this year – and the first ever in Virginia – to earn this national scholarship.

Shijun Zhang

Shijun Zhang named 2024 NIRA Scholar

Nov. 25, 2024

Shijun Zhang, Ph.D. becomes the third VCU Pharmacy faculty member to be named a NIRA Scholar.

Bao Chau has found in his research that a spontaneous idea can turn into “something revolutionary.” (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access

Nov. 7, 2024

Chau said, ‘Witnessing the hardships around the world and experiencing them firsthand is my motivation to advance pharmaceutical research and improve the quality of life for as many people as possible.’

A student presents findings during a research poster presentation at Research Day at Haleon.

Students excel in exceptional Research Day at Haleon

Oct. 31, 2024

Eight students earned awards for excelling academically and for presenting their findings at this year's Research Day at Haleon.

richard glennon

New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes Glennon, 10 other VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields

Oct. 31, 2024

The 2024 Stanford Elsevier report highlights the top 2% globally, and VCU’s broad presence reflects its expanding research portfolio.

VCU to celebrate 14 notable alumni at biennial Alumni Stars event

Oct. 28, 2024

Honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 15 event at the Science Museum of Virginia.