New year, new M.P.H. concentration in health policy
The School of Public Health's M.P.H. program introduces a new concentration - health policy. Applications are open now.
Biostatistics professor presents Lowell Reed Lecture at APHA 2024
Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D., professor of biostatistics, was named the Lowell Reed Lecturer of 2024 by the Applied Public Health Statistics Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). With that honor, Bandyopadhyay presented at the 2024 APHA Annual meeting in October.
VCU welcomes scholars from Kazakhstan for hands-on clinical learning
Two clinical scholars from Kazakhstan began their 10-month stay in Richmond as part of the Bolashak International Scholarship Program.
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 […]