Young researchers will further work in prenatal care, cancer immunotherapy and microRNA through career development program
By Anne Dreyfuss VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research Virginia Commonwealth University this month welcomed three clinician researchers to a mentored career development program designed to prepare them for the health care challenges of the future. Elizabeth Wolf, M.D., and Mario Acunzo, M.D., both from the VCU School of Medicine, and […]
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, […]
Passion pays off: Sanyal to receive premier award in field of liver disease
By Polly Roberts VCU School of Medicine In November 2018, Arun Sanyal, M.D., will accept the 2018 Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The award signifies 30 years of research including 17 continuous years of National Institutes of Health funding, the development of therapeutics reducing liver disease across the globe, […]
KL2 Scholars Program – Accepting Applications through September 20
The KL2 program, established in 2010, has uniquely focused on high quality career development in clinical and translational research, engaging a diverse pool of faculty mentors and mentees across a range of disciplines to approach science through a “disease-agnostic” translational lens. This dynamic and responsive program is unlike any other at VCU and is an […]
KL2 Alumna, Dr. Esra Sahingur, honored by WISDM
Congratulations to Dr. S. Esra Sahingur as the 2018 Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine Professional Achievement Award winner in Dentistry. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, advocacy and mentoring. Dr. Sahingur is a noted research in periodontics and systemic relationships to oral disease. She is also a Wright Center KL2 Scholar alumna. The Wright […]
Research Mentor Training Workshop
By: Krista Hutchins July 12, 2017 Clinical and Translational Research Mentoring Workshop The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites you to become a more effective mentor. August 8th from 8 am-4 pm – The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a research mentor training workshop facilitated by master facilitators from […]
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 […]
Last Chance to Complete the Research Engagement and Mentoring Survey
The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (Wright CCTR), is seeking your input regarding your professional needs as an early career faculty member conducting any health-related research. We are interested in feedback from clinical researchers (e.g. nurses, physicians, Allied Health faculty, pharmacists, dentists), biomedical scientists, social workers, psychologists, etc., […]
Researchers Participate in Speed Networking Event
On Thursday, Jan. 14, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) at VCU and Tompkins-McCaw Library co-hosted a research speed networking lunch event. This program was just one of the more than 40 activities that made up “Ready, Set, Grant!,” a four-day event aimed at helping researchers learn competitive grant writing skills. More than […]