VCU startup wins $800k grant to propel its infection-fighting surgical gel
Led by former College of Engineering Dean Barbara Boyan, the company cites ClickGel’s potential in delicate brain and spinal procedures.
Research makes the dream work: Undergraduate research student Ellie Sabalewski describes her involvement in the field of biomedical engineering research and getting started as a senior in high school
Ellie Sabalewski began pursuing a career in research while still attending high school through the Dean’s Early Research Initiative (DERI), a program provided by the College of Engineering. The DERI program allowed her to grow into a capable, dedicated asset to her team.
VCU Institute for Women’s Health awarded $3.8M to advance gender diversity in STEMM
Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this grant will build on VCU’s national reputation as a leader in women’s health and gender equity.
College of Engineering faculty among world’s most-cited researchers, according to Stanford University study
A study from Elsevier BV, based at Stanford University, finds 20 Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering faculty are in the world's top 2% of most-cited researchers in 2023. This represents 23% of VCU Engineering faculty being recognized among the most influential researchers in their respective fields.
James Ferri, Ph.D., elected Chair-Elect of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology & Education (NIPTE) faculty
Ferri assumed the role of Chair-Elect June 1st, continuing the NIPTE’s mission to ensure the quality, safety, and accessibility of manufactured pharmaceuticals.
Two VCU faculty ranked among 2022’s top female scientists in nation and world
Sarah Spiegel and Barbara Boyan were recognized by Research.com for their groundbreaking research impact.
VCU Engineering faculty among world’s most-cited researchers in 2022, according to Stanford University study
A study from Elsevier BV, based at Stanford University, finds that 17 VCU College of Engineering professors are in the world’s top 2% of most-cited researchers in 2022.
Undergraduates apply knowledge to real-world questions during VCU Engineering summer research program
This summer, several students took part in VCU Engineering’s National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) curriculum.
NIH awards $3M to VCU to develop researchers in women’s health
The prestigious grant to the VCU Institute for Women’s Health will build on VCU’s national reputation as a leader in women’s health.
VCU Engineering welcomes Interim Dean Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.
As of July 1, 2022, Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D. assumes the role of interim dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering. He succeeds former dean Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D., who has been named executive director of the VCU College of Engineering’s Institute for Engineering and Medicine.
