Driven by VCU Convergence, interdisciplinary team takes aim at neurodegeneration
On April 29, an interdisciplinary group of researchers, clinicians and faculty gathered for the first planning meeting toward what could become a landmark effort in neurodegeneration research and clinical care. Bringing together participants from the College of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, the session marked the beginning of […]
From operating room to innovation sprint: Convergence Neuroscience and da Vinci Center drive collaboration with design jam
On April 16, the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation, in collaboration with VCU Convergence Neuroscience and VCU TechTransfer, hosted the inaugural Neuroscience Design Jam. The two-hour event challenged interdisciplinary teams to translate real-world clinical problems into early-stage medical device concepts with clear pathways for prototyping and commercialization. Neurosurgery faculty presented clinical challenges while teams […]
TEDxVCU Illuminate: Sterling Hundley on Applied Arts for the greater good
At TEDxVCU’s Illuminate event on Saturday, April 11, Sterling Hundley, BFA, MFA, professor of communication arts took the stage to reflect on an unexpected intersection of art and medicine. As a co-principal investigator of the Applied Arts Lab Vertically Integrated Project at VCU, Hundley shared stories from his time documenting surgeries and complex clinical moments […]
VCU showcases leadership in undergraduate research with NCUR in Richmond
More than 5,000 undergraduate researchers gathered in Richmond for the conference, creating a national stage for the exchange of ideas, student scholarship and interdisciplinary discovery. Virginia Commonwealth University played a central role this spring as Richmond hosted the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), the largest undergraduate research conference in the country. VCU showed up […]
Understanding Wicked Problems: A conversation with Daniel Gutierrez
Daniel Gutierrez explains that wicked problems are shifting, interconnected societal issues—like youth mental health—that evolve as solutions are applied. He emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration, noting that interventions often improve one area while creating new pressures elsewhere.
AI Ready RVA: Power of Possibility Conference highlights VCU and Virginia’s leadership in human-centered AI
VCU used the AI Ready RVA conference to showcase Virginia’s push for human‑centered AI, highlighting cross‑sector collaboration, ethical innovation, and VCU’s Convergence AI initiative, which aims to translate AI research into community impact, workforce development, and responsible technological progress.
