Dr. Moeller Discusses Clinical Research with Visiting Italian Medical Students
The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research proudly welcomed nine medical students from the Università Campus Bio-Medico in Roma, Italy to VCU for a two and a half week program titled, “A Primer on Clinical and Translational Research.” The program took place from Monday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 24, […]
CCTR to Co-sponsor Workshop on the Art of the Engaged Lecture
What can scientists do in a limited time frame to nudge student thinking from passive to engaged? How can one do this without significantly adding to their existing workload? The VCU community now has the opportunity to learn about the science and art of crafting significant learning experiences for students through an upcoming workshop. The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright […]
Dr. Antonio Abbate Receives Distinguished Mentor Award
Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Wright CCTR’s Clinical Research Services, and associate chair of the VCU Scientific Review Committee, was awarded the Distinguished Mentor Award by the VCU School of Medicine at their 18th Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The School of Medicine bestows the Distinguished Mentor Award annually to a […]
Mary Madu and Kimberly Bradley Lead Brown Bag Presentation on Clinical Trial Recruitment
The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (VCU Wright CCTR) hosted the second in its five-part Fall Brown Bag Lunch seminar series. Attendees were encouraged to bring their lunch and learn about best practices for clinical trial recruitment in a presentation led by Kimberly Bradley, EMT, CCRP, manager of the coordinator […]
VCU Involved in Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study – 10,000 Children to Participate
The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (Wright CCTR) and the VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies are proud to announce that Virginia Commonwealth University is slated to begin recruitment within the coming weeks for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the […]
CCTR Doctoral Candidate Shares Experience at NIH’s Clinical Center Summer Course
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (Wright CCTR) at VCU held a CCTR Student Talk on Wednesday, September 7 in the Richmond Academy of Medicine’s conference room. Elizabeth K. Do, MPH, a doctoral candidate in the Wright CCTR’s psychiatric, behavioral and statistical genetics concentration, presented on her two-week intensive program experience at the National […]
VCU Establishes First Biostatistics Consulting Laboratory
The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (Wright CCTR) is proud to support the creation of the Biostatistics Consulting Laboratory (BCL) at VCU. The BCL offers assistance with study design, data analysis, and biostatistical education services free of charge to members of VCU and VCU Health System. It will […]
