C. KENNETH AND DIANNE WRIGHT CENTER FOR CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH VCU BLOG

The Wright Center is excited to continue its impactful Mentoring Pods initiative, designed to provide sustained guidance and career development for students passionate about medicine and healthcare. Following successful initial sessions in Spring 2025, we are thrilled to announce that the mentoring pod sessions will resume in Fall 2025, in partnership with Virginia State University […]

By new policy, NIH-funded PIs must file articles for public access without the 12-month delay previously in place. It is especially important to consult journal licenses and procedures for compliance with this policy, and to consider the new public access regulation when choosing where to publish NIH-funded articles. The background: In 2022, the Office of […]

At the heart of a thriving community lies a commitment to the well-being of all its members. Our team is dedicated to fostering positive health outcomes, and today, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the impactful work of Dr. Wendy Bottinor, whose dedication to cancer survivors in Virginia is truly inspiring. Through education, advocacy, […]

Virginia, a state rich in history and diverse communities, faces a complex landscape of public health challenges. But behind the scenes, dedicated researchers and community advocates are working tirelessly to translate data into meaningful action, shaping policies, and empowering communities to build a healthier future. We recently sat down with a leading figure in this […]

Elizabeth Fortune, Administrative Director at the VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, has been selected for the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators Award. This prestigious award, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, supports U.S. higher education leaders in deepening their understanding of the German academic and research landscape. Fortune will travel […]

May 20 marks International Clinical Trials Day, a global recognition of the essential role that clinical research plays in advancing medicine and improving lives. At VCU, clinical trials are a powerful force for both discovery and impact–connecting patients with innovative therapies while driving economic growth and public health advancement. In FY2024, VCU secured $506.9 million […]

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, in partnership with VCU Health, proudly celebrates the continued success of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Internship Program. This immersive, service-learning experience is designed to introduce students from the VCU College of Health Professions to real-world clinical research practices and career pathways in the field. This spring, […]

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of K12 Scholars, a distinguished group of early-career investigators committed to advancing scientific discovery and improving human health. Supported by the National Institutes of Health K12 Mentored Career Development Award, these scholars will receive dedicated mentorship, resources, and training to […]

Are you looking to enhance your research capabilities using real-world data (RWD)? The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is excited to share upcoming training opportunities from TriNetX, a global leader in real-world data analytics. These sessions are designed to help researchers, clinicians, and trial coordinators leverage RWD to accelerate study design, optimize patient […]

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 […]