VCU Wright Center sends six students and faculty members to national translational science conference
This week, more than 1,000 researchers from around the country will descend on the nation’s capital to hear from translational research experts, discuss their research findings, develop their careers, and speak with legislators about the value of scientific research at the Translational Science 2019 conference, held March 5 through 8 in Washington. The Wright Center […]
VCU researchers participate in a multi-center study to determine the best strategy to improve survival from cardiac arrest
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, along with several other locations throughout the United States, will be performing a research study to determine which of two standard strategies of care after a cardiac arrest produces better outcomes. The study, called the ACCESS Clinical Trial, will include adults who are having a cardiac arrest and have been […]
Can liver disease be linked to heart failure? VCU study highlights liver-heart interaction
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have collaborated on a clinical trial that identifies indicators for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — a typically asymptomatic disease caused by fat buildup in the liver and the leading cause of liver disease in the United States. Mohammad Siddiqui, […]
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 […]
Q&A with Wright Center ClinicalTrials.gov Program Administrator, Alanda Perry Jones
Q&A with ClinicalTrial.gov Program Admininstator, Alanda Perry Jones, MA, CCRP During recent workshops, she reviewed a summary of the 2017-2018 changes, delved into case studies to better understand NIH’s expanded interpretation of the definition of a clinical trial, and provided resources for researchers to use as they develop their proposals. What are the takeaways […]
VCU to lead clinical trial assessing preventive treatment for patients recovering from opioid overdose
The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will provide funding and research infrastructure for this opioid clinical trial. Dr. Moeller, the Center’s director, will serve as principal investigator on the trial! Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 Virginia Commonwealth University today announced that it is leading a clinical trial to test SUBLOCADE™ (buprenorphine extended-release) injection for subcutaneous use (CIII), […]
Changing policies impact NIH-funded studies
The NIH announces numerous policy changes to improve the stewardship of clinical trials. Please read the full announcement here: Message to NIH grant applicants/awardees, contractors, researchers and research administrators: If you are conducting NIH-funded research that involves human subjects, or are considering applying to NIH for support of such research, we want to call […]
NIH and FDA release clinical trials protocol template
NIH and FDA develop and release a clinical trials protocol template. NIH and FDA collaborated with the research community to develop a common Phase 2 and Phase 3 IND/IDE clinical trial protocol template. The goal is to support investigators and speed up FDA review of NIH clinical trials. The document is consistent with International […]
VCU joins the TriNetX Health Research Network
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 24, 2017 – Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has joined the TriNetX health research network, which is comprised of healthcare organizations representing over 84 million patients globally, biopharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations (CROs) who are working together to improve protocol design, site selection, patient recruitment, and collaborative research across a range of […]