Chats with the Chairs: Peter Cunningham, Department of Health Policy
Peter Cunningham, Ph.D., professor and interim chair of the Department of Health Policy shares his perspectives on the mission, focus and future of each department.
Chats with the Chairs: Robert A. Perera, Department of Biostatistics
Robert A. Perera, Ph.D., associate professor and interim chair of the Department of Biostatistics shares his perspectives about the mission, focus and future of the department.
VCU secures $9 million grant to establish Cancer Control Equity Research Center in Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to establish a pioneering Cancer Control Equity Research Center.
VCU honors Nolan Wages, Ph.D., with National/International Recognition Award
Wages was honored during a ceremony hosted by VCU’s Office of the Provost on December 4, celebrating his impact at the VCU School of Public Health and beyond.
Graduate Spotlight: Erin Wilson, M.P.H. candidate
As the semester comes to a close, we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Fall 2024 graduates. Among them is Erin Wilson, an M.P.H. candidate whose passion for public health exemplifies the spirit of VCU.
Mapping Sleep Architecture: How a Markov Model Reveals Sleep State Transitions
Ph.D. candidate Jonathon Jacobs led a study to test an updated sleep state model on aging adults to improve health and address sleep issues.
Alumni Return to Inspire: Sharing Pathways to Success with Future Biostatisticians
This October, VCU Biostatistics alumni returned to campus, not only to share their career journeys but to give back to current students by offering real-world insights and advice on building fulfilling careers. The panel, featuring Wendy B. London, Ph.D., Anthony Segreti, Ph.D., Donald Stablein, Ph.D., and Jim Esinhart, Ph.D., served as a rich resource for […]
Leading Change in Public Health: SOPH Alum Honored for Global Research
Jordyn Wallenborn, Ph.D., M.P.H., didn’t enter public health seeking awards. So it was a surprise and a tremendous honor when she was named to VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 list this fall. “Working in public health, you don’t do it for the recognition. But it’s nice to know the work has meaning,” Wallenborn said. She […]
Voting is Public Health
Why voting matters for public health professionals and the communities they serve. by Hannah Wente As students, faculty and staff in the VCU School of Public Health, we’re part of a wide network of health care professionals working toward a healthier, more equitable future. And one important opportunity to impact that future is coming up […]
VCU Receives $6M for HERO Study to Enhance mTBI Recovery in Service Members
The Department of Defense will fund The HERO Study: HRV Biofeedback for Enhancing Autonomic Resilience and mTBI (Concussion) Outcomes A new four-year study co-led by James Burch, Ph.D., a professor in VCU’s School of Public Health, and William Walker, M.D., a professor in VCU’s School of Medicine, will explore a treatment called Heart Rate Variability […]
