Brown named 2021 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar
Dr. Kristal Brown, fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was selected to be a 2021 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The goal of the Health Disparities Research Institute is to provide participants with a broad overview of the leading issues facing minority health and health disparities research […]
Massey researcher examines how to reduce cancer disparities and improve quality of care for the LGBTQ+ population
To commemorate Pride Month 2021, the Biden administration issued a proclamation that celebrates the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community but also acknowledges the ongoing struggle to secure equity for this population in many areas impacted by government policy, including health care. In line with this effort, the National Institute of Health (NIH) Sexual and Gender Minority Research […]
Sheppard receives Professional Achievement Award from VCU School of Medicine
Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., was recently conferred the 2021 Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine Professional Achievement Award from the VCU School of Medicine. Sheppard is the Theresa A. Thomas Memorial Chair in Cancer Prevention and Control and associate director for community outreach, engagement and health disparities at VCU Massey Cancer Center. She is also chair […]
Clinical trial tests new lifestyle program aimed at addressing obesity in young men
Young men with obesity are at risk for developing a host of health complications, including cancer, heart disease and cardiometabolic disease. To better understand the behaviors that contribute to obesity in this demographic and identify solutions, researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center are testing a new lifestyle program aimed at promoting weight loss, physical activity […]
Striving and thriving in STEM launch
Nixon Arauz, Doctoral Student in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Program at the School of Medicine Striving & Thriving at VCU talks to Nixon about his undergraduate STEM experience, how his culture influences his work, and what it means to be a STEM student. What does it mean to you to be a STEM student? […]
A VCU doctoral student is looking at how racism might be affecting maternal health outcomes
A grant from Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society, is helping to fund Hannah Ming’s research. Hannah Ming was the first in her family to attend college. Now the VCU doctoral student is conducting research to better understand whether racism plays a role in poor outcomes during childbirth. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing) […]
Wright Center series trains next generation of community-engaged scholars
How would you react if someone started a conversation by saying what was wrong with you and your family? Probably not well. And that’s exactly what health researchers often do, when they try to talk to community members, said Maghboeba Mosavel, Ph.D, an associate professor at the VCU School of Medicine’s Department of Health Behavior and […]
VETAR grants set to launch 13 new faculty research projects
Innovative research is one of the School of Medicine’s core tenets, and an annual internal funding program demonstrates the enterprise-wide commitment to supporting faculty in their scientific and educational endeavors. Last month, the School of Medicine awarded Value and Efficiency Teaching and Research (VETAR) grants to 13 faculty members embarking on new scientific research or […]
Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., discussed cancer disparities with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
First lady Jill Biden, a longtime advocate for cancer education and research, tours VCU’s Massey Cancer Center The visit with scientists, doctors and community leaders focused on community collaboration efforts aimed at health disparities and cutting-edge cancer research. First lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., at VCU Massey Cancer Center on Wednesday. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing) By Brian […]
