Interdisciplinary VCU research team provides clinical and diagnostic guidance for broken-heart syndrome
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research A team of cardiology and psychiatry specialists from Virginia Commonwealth University has authored a new comprehensive clinical review article in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that summarizes the latest evidence-based diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known […]
Prolonged sitting is awful for your health. These tips can help.
By Brian McNeill VCU University Public Affairs Research shows that sedentary behavior — such as prolonged sitting — can have serious health consequences. Ryan Garten, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences, recently gave a talk, “Discovering New Ways to Reduce the Negative Impact of Sedentary Behavior,” […]
Short Distances to Large Gaps in Health
By Sarah Blackburn VCU Center on Society and Health Recent research from the Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Society and Health found that life expectancy across the metropolitan Washington region varies by as much as 27 years and health can differ drastically within a single county, from neighborhood to neighborhood. The report – Uneven Opportunities: How Conditions […]
Graduate student, who researches cancer biology, competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research While watching “Jeopardy!” in December 2016, Virginia Commonwealth University M.D.-Ph.D. student Dhruv Srinivasachar was inspired by a contestant named Cindy Stowell, who was battling stage 4 colon cancer when she completed a six-game winning streak. Stowell never got to see the episodes, which […]
Interdisciplinary VCU research team overcomes obstacles to improve health for people with diabetes
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research At first, it seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. An interdisciplinary research team of Virginia Commonwealth University faculty members and students had applied for federal funding to create a virtual diabetes education program that would empower people living with […]
Wright Center leadership and distinguished chairs honored at Investiture Dinner
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research Virginia Commonwealth University honored more than 50 faculty members who have recently been awarded endowed professorship and chair positions at the VCU Investiture Dinner, which was held on Sept. 27 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va. “It is an […]
Family medicine physician is sixth faculty member at VCU to be elected to the National Academy of Medicine
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research Alex Krist, M.D., a professor of family medicine in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Medicine, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health. Krist, […]
A study in the science of play: Does early engagement help premature babies thrive?
By Kate Marino Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Infants born very preterm, at or before 28 weeks gestation, are at high risk for developmental impairments. Physical therapy and medical specialists from Virginia Commonwealth University are leading a study in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Virginia to determine how early, evidence-based physical therapy […]
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VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research seeks talented individuals for the following positions to promote translational workforce development and experienced based training in clinical and translational research (CTR) and advance CTR methods and processes to speed translation, build collaborations and optimize resources within VCU and within the CTSA network. Education Coordinator – https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/83660 […]