VCU Wright Center Researchers Make a Massive Mark at NAPCRG 2025!
The VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Science demonstrated an impressive presence at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) in Atlanta, GA, contributing approximately 37 posters, presentations, and workshops to the schedule. A core team of Wright Center-affiliated faculty and staff drove conversations across critical areas, from […]
Strengthening Community Engagement: Insights from Recent Wright Center Events
The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Virginia Commonwealth University continues to lead efforts in fostering meaningful community engagement in research. Two recent presentations provided valuable training to the VCU community, including clinical research professionals, on building trust and partnerships with community stakeholders. Building and Maintaining Trust with Community Partners and Collaborators Date: […]
From Bench to Bedside: A Scientist’s Journey Through the K12 Program
Translating Basic Research into Therapeutic Tools Entering the K12 program, Dr. Jiong Li, an Assistant Professor whose research focuses on understanding oncogenic signaling pathways and developing novel strategies for eradicating cancer, had a clear goal: to translate basic cancer research into therapeutic tools that could make a real impact on patient care. Recognizing the potential […]
National CTSA Workgroup to Learn about the Science of Translation
Wright Center Director of Evaluation Dr. Deborah DiazGranados (pictured left) and her colleague Dr. Clara Pelfrey Director of Evaluation at the Case Western CTSA (pictured right) are leading a national CTSA workgroup focused on learning about the science of translation. The workgroup will conduct a comparative analysis of many kinds of successful translational science case […]