Research news from Virginia Commonwealth University's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.
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10 Dec 2024
.@vcusoe's Katherine Hansen, EdD, research project funded by a VCU Accelerate grant was published by @tandfonline. The project explores the effects of computer coding musical compositions on adult learners’ attitudes toward computer science.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3ZJhKVo
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20 Nov 2024
.@VCURiceRivers's Matt Balazik, Ph.D., has studied Atlantic sturgeon for 20 years, tagging over 900 in the James River to keep tabs on the adult population.
Read more about the recovery of the Atlantic sturgeon in Virginia and Dr. Balazik's research: bit.ly/4fynaYJ
ALT Matt Balazik surveying a large sturgeon in his boat. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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11 Nov 2024
Nov. 18: Participatory Action Research: Community Perspectives & Networking Opportunities from 11am - 1pm at the Larrick Center
Learn about engaging community-based organizations in rehabilitation research at the CERSE Grand Rounds. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3A9qWsb"
ALT Rehabilitation research grand rounds: https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/cerse-grand-rounds/ VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering. Research, Accelerated
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1 Nov 2024
VCU group joins Rally for Medical Research to promote federal funding.
Health sciences researchers and faculty headed to Washington to urge congressional staff to prioritize NIH support. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AjB2a4
ALT A contingent of eight researchers from VCU’s health sciences schools advocated for funding for the National Institutes of Health. (Contributed photo)
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31 Oct 2024
Meet @VCUCHS's Massimo Bertino, Ph.D., who is the CTO for ThermaGel Innovations, a startup based on his work in the field of aerogels. Take an inside look at the technology behind the company, which has been supported by VCU TechTransfer & Ventures. bit.ly/3YILsJV
ALT Massimo Bertino, Ph.D.
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23 Oct 2024
Learn about rehabilitation research methods at the VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering Grand Rounds. This series highlights rehabilitation research at VCU, resources available across campus & how to collaborate with the CERSE. Discover ➡️ bit.ly/3A9qWsb
ALT Rehabilitation research grand rounds: https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/cerse-grand-rounds/ VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering. Research, Accelerated
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20 Sep 2024
.@MLAnews's Paula Krebs, PhD, delivered the keynote address Monday to kick off VCU’s first Humanities Week.
"The humanities are building blocks for careers & lives.” Read how “humanities thinking” helps us understand the world & adapt to change: bit.ly/3TEgGyH @HRC_VCU
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18 Sep 2024
Research Administrator Day Sept. 26 🎉
Join the VCU RAs in the Cabell Library, Room 303 on Sept. 26, 2024 to celebrate the Research Admin profession with a full day of informative presentations, fun activities, awards & networking opportunities. Register: bit.ly/47lTXgE
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11 Sep 2024
Research Administrator Day Sept. 26 🎉
Join the VCU RAs in the Cabell Library, Room 303 on Sept. 26, 2024 to celebrate the Research Admin profession with a full day of informative presentations, fun activities, awards & networking opportunities. Register: bit.ly/47lTXgE
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4 Sep 2024
Research Administrator Day Sept. 26 🎉
Join the VCU RAs in the Cabell Library, Room 303 on Sept. 26, 2024 to celebrate the Research Admin profession with a full day of informative presentations, fun activities, awards & networking opportunities. Register: bit.ly/47lTXgE
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15 Aug 2024
Unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) is the 4th most preventable cause of death in the US.
@VCUFamMed's Dr. Alex Krist's new @JAMANetwork publication shows practice facilitation can dramatically increase screening & counseling for UAU in primary care practice: bit.ly/4fIYaib
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22 Jul 2024
What if the concept of "you're only as old as you feel" wasn't as helpful as you may have thought? In her revelatory talk, @vcuchp Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., explains what feeling your age really means, & how we can change the way we think about growing older. bit.ly/3zLYLis
ALT Tracey Gendron, Ph.D.
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15 Jul 2024
VCU Breakthroughs Fund provides grants to 10 more faculty-led projects that pursue transformative innovation news.vcu.edu/article/2024/07… Featuring one of our own, Dr. Arachchige! Congrats! @VCUCHS @VCUresearch #NewGrant
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21 Jun 2024
Researchers from @VCUHealth & @VCUPharmacy are studying treatment& possible cure for fibrosis using Piezo2, a protein that senses forces on cell walls to develop treatments for organ-scarring diseases. Read more about the multidisciplinary team's research: bit.ly/4ewtlN4
ALT Postdoctoral fellow Maggie Freeberg, Ph.D. and Patricia Sime, M.D., chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine, in their lab this spring.
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VCU Research retweeted
Excited for our @VCUTransplant colleagues studying HCC who received funding. 'From cancer to road safety, VCU innovators explore solutions with new round of funding.' bit.ly/3KrKGJl @VCUresearch #livertwitter
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17 Jun 2024
Research from @VCUCHS's Dr. Danielle Kirkman is featured in this @scicoalition article, countering decades-old assumptions about the differences between men’s and women’s cardiovascular and muscle-strengthening activities.
@VCUnews article: bit.ly/3VvDxwu
14 Jun 2024
In @RCScience, TSC President @JillPentimonti highlights how scientific research conducted by America's colleges and universities is moving the ball forward when it comes to athletic performance and sports safety. Read more about the #ScienceOfSports: buff.ly/4b1gL5p
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VCU Research retweeted
14 Jun 2024
In @RCScience, TSC President @JillPentimonti highlights how scientific research conducted by America's colleges and universities is moving the ball forward when it comes to athletic performance and sports safety. Read more about the #ScienceOfSports: buff.ly/4b1gL5p
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7 Jun 2024
From critiquing orientalism through textiles, exploring home decor made from a biomaterial containing shells, to an exhibition celebrating Brazilian culture and music, read more about 6 design projects by @VCUQatar students in @dezeen's latest school show: bit.ly/45h4BnB
ALT VCUarts Qatar student's design work
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21 May 2024
Thank you to our faculty researchers, @VCUHealth
employees and, most importantly, our patients for their dedication and sacrifices to help answering some of our most challenging medical questions. #CTD24
21 May 2024
On this #ClinicalTrialsDay we thank the heroes who participate! 50 years strong, VCU Massey is dedicated to finding cures through research. Together, we're making a difference. #CancerResearch #Massey50 #OneTeamOneFight
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VCU Research retweeted
21 May 2024
On this #ClinicalTrialsDay we thank the heroes who participate! 50 years strong, VCU Massey is dedicated to finding cures through research. Together, we're making a difference. #CancerResearch #Massey50 #OneTeamOneFight
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