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Five new Blick Scholars reflect how VCU junior faculty are making their mark in medical research
June 20, 2023
From longevity and neuroscience to asthma and health equity, these assistant professors are rising stars in their fields.
Fighting fentanyl
May 17, 2023
VCU researchers are spearheading efforts to reverse the toxicity of the potent synthetic.
DNA methylation markers for increased risk of schizophrenia identified for first time in newborns
May 15, 2023
Research will continue to develop potential future clinical biomarkers that will allow early detection and intervention, according to one of the VCU investigators who led the research team.
Celebrating its 125th birthday, VCU School of Pharmacy hits its stride
April 19, 2023
Much has changed since 1898, but the pharmacy school’s mission remains focused on health and community.
Virtual VCU worlds used to train, teach and treat in the real one
April 4, 2023
How researchers and faculty are building virtual reality applications to face society’s grand challenges.
Tiny nanoparticle could have big impact on patients receiving corneal transplants
March 23, 2023
In VCU-led studies, using nanoparticles to encapsulate eye medication decreased graft rejection while requiring fewer and smaller doses.
Drug delivery, new therapies, AI, VR: Array of VCU inventors receive Commercialization Fund awards
Feb. 28, 2023
Cholesterol drug may help treat eye disorders.
Kelechi C. Ogbonna on health, medicine and becoming the first African American dean of the VCU School of Pharmacy
Feb. 23, 2023
Ogbonna, who was named dean in December and joined the faculty in 2012, said “health care is at a pivotal juncture.” He said his efforts as dean will include “a hyperfocus” on student success.
NSF director visits VCU and calls it one of the U.S. universities that ‘matter for the future’
Feb. 7, 2023
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Rob Wittman spent Monday at VCU seeing how VCU is advancing science and innovation and helping to expand diversity in STEM.