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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.

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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.

More than 107,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disposing of unused or unwanted medications at events like this Saturday's Drug Take Back Day on The Compass can help prevent medication misuse, opioid use disorder and opioid overdose. (Getty Images)

Drug Take Back Day event for the public is set for Saturday at VCU

Oct. 24, 2024

VCU Police and School of Pharmacy students will lead the event, which ensures and highlights the proper disposal of medication.

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Yan Zhang appointed as director of VCU's Center for Drug Discovery

Oct. 5, 2024

This week, Yan Zhang, Ph.D., was named Director of VCU's Center for Drug Discovery, formerly known as the Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development.

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Erika Nixon-Lambert serves as graduate speaker at VCU's Second Annual Sankofa Pinning Ceremony

Oct. 5, 2024

P3 student Erika Nixon-Lambert was selected as VCU's graduate student speaker for the university's Second Annual Sankofa Pinning Ceremony last Saturday.

Three students smile while wearing v c u pharmacy white coats.

‘Remember that word: community,’ Beckner tells community of Pharm.D. students at White Coat Ceremony

Oct. 4, 2024

On Sept. 23, faculty, staff, friends and family gathered at St. Paul’s Baptist Church North to celebrate VCU School of Pharmacy’s newest Doctor of Pharmacy students, formally welcoming them into the pharmacy profession at the Pharm.D. Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony.

Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools, is among this year’s honorees of the VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Awards. (Contributed photo)

Nationally recognized school superintendent among VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Award recipients

Sept. 27, 2024

Distinguished graduates from throughout the university, including School of Education graduate Melanie Kay-Wyatt, will be recognized at a private ceremony Oct. 19.

A learner practices compounding skills in the sterile compounding lab at the VCU School of Pharmacy's Center for Compounding Practice and Research. Learners in the new Pharmacy Technician Training Program will benefit from the center's compounding expertise as they prepare for in-demand careers as pharmacy technicians. (File photo by Alexander Kreher, Ost Haus)

VCU opening Pharmacy Technician Training Program this month to address pharmacy staffing shortages

Sept. 17, 2024

With a nationwide need for skilled workers, the VCU School of Pharmacy’s new part-time program will let learners join the workforce in less than a year, which could reduce wait times at pharmacies and hospitals.