Important NIH Update: BESH Studies Will No Longer Be Classified as Clinical Trials
A policy change effective for funding opportunities with due dates on or after May 25, 2026 affects how certain human studies are categorized — and funded. What’s Changing? The NIH has announced that Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) will no longer be classified as clinical trials. This is a significant shift that affects how […]
Celebrating Our 2026 Wright Center Service Recognition Honorees
The Wright Center is proud to recognize the dedication and hard work of our team members who will be honored at VCU’s Annual Service Recognition Celebration on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Siegel Center. These individuals have contributed their time, talent, and passion to advancing research and innovation, making a lasting impact on the […]
Wright Center’s Innovative Study Recruitment Strategy Earns National Recognition
The Wright Center and VCU Health’s Enterprise Analytics built a specialized informatics pipeline within VCU Health’s Epic electronic health record (EHR) system to collect high-integrity data for a study on SNAP benefits. In the process, they earned national recognition for their software innovation.
VCU-VSU partnership leads to a long-term mentorship program with undergraduate honors pre-med students
"I consider this to be an investment in our workforce, and ultimately an investment in our patients." Meet the six Virginia State University honors students who recently visited VCU’s medical campus for a milestone day of mentorship and discovery. From one-on-one sessions with mentors in different medical fields to deep dives into big-data research tools, discover how this VCU-VSU partnership is helping future doctors find their "why" and prepare for the rigors of medical school.
