Health & medicine

Dec. 2, 2025

Engineering access: How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable
Dec. 2, 2025

Physical therapist Michael Fiorante embraces new role with U.S. Soccer
Dec. 1, 2025

Medicines for All Institute develops low-cost process to make HIV-prevention medication
Nov. 21, 2025

Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce
Nov. 20, 2025

He is putting addiction therapy in the hands, and headsets, of patients
Nov. 20, 2025

VCU to offer Virginia’s first graduate program in key cardiac specialty
Nov. 13, 2025

‘These aren’t bad kids’: Uncovering the roots of aggression in children
Nov. 11, 2025

The opioid epidemic in Virginia: 2,000+ saved lives, $5.2B in possible savings
Nov. 7, 2025

VCU research in action: Offering a leg up to patients with chronic kidney disease
Oct. 31, 2025

VCU and UAlbany earn $6.5M grant to launch a Wellstone muscular dystrophy center
Oct. 17, 2025

How a VCU expert’s anti-ageism message resonated in a Connecticut town
Oct. 17, 2025

VCU research in action: Teaching patients to take a deep breath
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Oct. 16, 2025

RVA community invited to Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25
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Oct. 8, 2025

Medical students spread awareness about sun exposure risks
Oct. 2, 2025

VCU alum offers new hope for treating Tourette syndrome
Sept. 29, 2025

Finding purpose in grief: How returning to VCU is shaping a medical student’s career
Sept. 16, 2025

VMFA internship frames the future for VCUarts student
Sept. 11, 2025

His tiny invention could put a wrap on one of surgery’s painstaking challenges
Sept. 10, 2025

VCU announces recipients of 2025 faculty awards for scholarship, teaching excellence
Aug. 27, 2025

Patient practice: Simulation training prepares medical students for real patients
Aug. 21, 2025

In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyond
Aug. 20, 2025

VCU innovators look to streamline pacemaker procedures and safety
Aug. 18, 2025

VCU summer program puts two heads together for migraine research
Aug. 14, 2025

Faith Parker relished her brain-tester of a summer
Aug. 11, 2025

A portable water tank from a VCU public-private partnership is designed to transform cancer radiation therapy
Aug. 8, 2025

VCU study identifies potential therapeutic strategy for treating cocaine use disorder
Aug. 7, 2025

Burhan Buttar deepens his interest in medical career with internship at Wake Forest
Aug. 1, 2025

Neural networks: How mentorship shaped two neurologists’ careers
July 23, 2025

Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods and almost 3.8 million residents, new VCU study finds
July 14, 2025

Her mission: Clearing the air about the hidden danger in vapes
July 9, 2025

Learning at the intersection of OB-GYN and addiction treatment
July 8, 2025

VCU researchers identify drug candidate for curbing alcohol misuse
July 7, 2025

VCU School of Dentistry taps Kahler Slater and Hanbury to design new dental school building
June 26, 2025

Don’t cringe: Fecal waste prompts a patient-centric innovation from VCU Health nurse
June 25, 2025

Nursing students use art to explore psychiatric-mental health topics in innovative final project
June 20, 2025

Stars of the show: Trained actors bring simulated medical scenarios to life
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June 16, 2025

Medical student investigates rare surgical complication that changed her grandfather’s life
May 30, 2025

VCU Center for Drug Discovery realigns to advance innovative therapies
May 16, 2025

VCU inventors take a big step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress
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May 15, 2025

Class of 2025: Dentistry graduates answer the call to underserved communities
May 13, 2025

Class of 2025: Austin Barnhardt is prepared to provide comprehensive care in rural communities
May 12, 2025

Class of 2025: With dual master’s degrees, Kelci Straka-Mai promotes public health and social work
May 8, 2025

Class of 2025: Jerry John Rawlings Mensah fights disease through data science
May 5, 2025

Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person’s genetic risk for alcohol problems
May 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Advanced nursing degree gives Brooke Gore a chance to truly graduate
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Holly Byers blends compassion for patients with scientific discovery
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Pharmaceutical sciences student from Brazil brings high-tech touch to health care projects
May 1, 2025

VCU-led research highlights semaglutide’s potential for treating fatty liver disease
April 30, 2025

Class of 2025: The spirit of brotherhood propelled Jagpal Chahal to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner
April 25, 2025

‘Like a family’: Orthopaedics mentorship network supports aspiring surgeons
April 24, 2025

Class of 2025: Health Ph.D. was a harmonious fit for speech language pathologist Megan Crawford
April 17, 2025

VCU School of Public Health hosts inaugural lecture in memory of late professor
April 14, 2025

Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects
April 7, 2025

‘The humanities humanize us’: Students explore patient care through art
March 31, 2025

‘It feels real’: Simulation training provides safe and realistic environment for learners
March 28, 2025

Scott M. Strayer shows the breadth of practice available to family medicine physicians
March 27, 2025

Virtual reality, real skills: Simulations are offering a fresh approach to nursing education
March 19, 2025

New VCU accelerated program will allow students to earn bachelor’s and Pharm.D. degrees in 7 years
March 19, 2025

School of Nursing recognized for commitment to gerontological nursing
March 18, 2025

VCU researchers are developing a long-acting medication for opioid addiction
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March 13, 2025

Weight loss rotation equips future physicians to address obesity and its complexities
March 12, 2025

Summit exposes students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in dentistry
March 11, 2025

Future physicians celebrate early matches
March 7, 2025

At annual Give Kids a Smile, School of Dentistry delivers community care to children in need
March 6, 2025

By mapping millions of cells, VCU researchers are gaining new insights into pediatric respiratory conditions
March 6, 2025

VCU Health unveils mural and renames auditorium in honor of Bruce Oliver Tucker
March 3, 2025

Chatbots, avatars and more: VCU researchers delve into AI’s potential in public health
Feb. 24, 2025

VCU introduces new master’s concentration in health policy
Feb. 24, 2025

VCU student-led project supports patients in recovery from opioid use disorder
Feb. 21, 2025

‘Knowledge can be power’: Medical student’s research driven by childhood diagnosis
Feb. 17, 2025

How I found my research: Fosua Adu-Gyamfi learns from undergrad experiences at both VCU and the National Cancer Institute
Feb. 13, 2025

School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find
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Feb. 11, 2025

Students Caring About Cancer at VCU builds community and pursues advocacy efforts
Feb. 10, 2025

Researchers identified 44 locations in Virginia where adding pharmacy services could benefit more than 10,000 residents
Jan. 28, 2025

‘Helping the population that raised me’: Stephanie Crewe reflects on getting back to her roots
Jan. 27, 2025

Infant mortality rates declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise
Jan. 21, 2025

From a perspective of experience, VCU student Danielle Beale links Rams in Recovery to local community colleges
Jan. 13, 2025

The Stall Seat Journal is the power in front of the throne
Jan. 9, 2025

Through the lens of time: The evolution of cataract surgery
Dec. 16, 2024

VCU secures $9M grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia
Dec. 12, 2024

VCU professor Bryce McLeod receives $1.8M federal grant for research into youth mental health care
Dec. 11, 2024

Class of 2024: Hannah Lohner explores the roots of oral health
Dec. 10, 2024

Class of 2024: Haley Austin gravitated toward nursing to play a more active role in patient care
Dec. 10, 2024

Genetic code deploys cancer mafia, new targeted drug gives them an offer they can’t refuse
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Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Nov. 12, 2024

VCU surgeon’s innovation is finding a quick stick in top operating rooms across the country
Nov. 11, 2024

Marlon F. Levy, M.D., appointed senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and chief executive officer of VCU Health System
Nov. 7, 2024

How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Oct. 24, 2024

Drug Take Back Day event for the public is set for Saturday at VCU
Oct. 18, 2024

VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens
Oct. 17, 2024

School of Nursing researcher Lisa Brown selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Oct. 16, 2024

How I found my research: David T. Zhu explores why some communities suffer the most from substance use disorders
Oct. 1, 2024

Medical students gain confidence and experience through neurosurgery mentorship
Sept. 26, 2024

VCU receives $6 million from Department of Defense to study treatment for long-term concussion symptoms
Sept. 17, 2024

VCU opening Pharmacy Technician Training Program this month to address pharmacy staffing shortages
Sept. 11, 2024

A legacy of mentorship: Leading society on drug dependence names award in School of Medicine professor’s honor
Sept. 10, 2024

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool
Sept. 4, 2024

Sophomore premed student Ria Mohan takes leadership role in global health professions group
Aug. 22, 2024

VCU team has designs on a game-changer in women’s cancer treatment
Aug. 15, 2024

Air Force awards $1.8M to VCU startup to advance development of drug treating massive blood loss
Aug. 12, 2024

VCU School of Nursing duo secures funding for revision of maternal mental health screening tool
Aug. 8, 2024

For five VCU pharmacy students, clinical rotations took them to the edge, geographically
Aug. 2, 2024

Personal and professional motivations draw pharmacy student Michelle Johnson to Ghana
Aug. 1, 2024

Project ReConnect to support individuals involved in criminal justice system who have substance use and mental health needs
July 25, 2024

Pre-med student Zachary Hodgen is examining what worms can tell us about the aging process
July 23, 2024

VCU School of Medicine again receives full accreditation from Liaison Committee for Medical Education
July 22, 2024

Trauma-informed research: A multifaceted exploration of PTSD
July 18, 2024

‘Diagnose, treat and prevent:’ School of Medicine scientists develop test and vaccine for common veterinary infection