Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods and almost 3.8 million residents, new VCU study finds
By Olivia Trani Rural communities are particularly hard-hit, and the research could point to workforce initiatives. Nearly half of Virginia’s neighborhoods don’t have enough nearby primary care physicians for their residents, with rural communities being hit hardest by workforce shortages, according to a new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. Using anonymized health […]
Groundbreaking TACIT algorithm offers new promise in diagnosing, treating cancer
Scientists at VCU have created a new tool called TACIT that could help doctors better understand what is happening inside the body by using advanced computer models to identify different kinds of cells in tissues faster and more accurately than ever before, helping to guide better treatment decisions.
In the spotlight: David Zhu named Top 40 Under 40 in Minority Health
David Zhu, an M.D./Ph.D. candidate, has a lot to celebrate — earning a spot on National Minority Quality Forum’s Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health for 2025 for his groundbreaking research on disparities in substance use disorders.
AI in public health: VCU researchers unveil promising interventions for cancer and substance use prevention
Sunny Jung Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences at VCU’s School of Public Health, led a group of researchers in a systematic review of recent studies that assessed the impact of AI-powered interactive technologies in cancer prevention and control of substance use.
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.
VCU secures $9 million grant to establish Cancer Control Engagement 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 Engagement Research Center.
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.
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 […]
Rallying for medical research: VCU faculty join forces in D.C. to advocate for NIH funding
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, more than 200 scientists and patient advocates met in Washington, D.C. for the Rally for Medical Research. This was a call to national policymakers to prioritize funding the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor, Health Policy, attended the event with several other VCU Health Sciences faculty to […]
Focusing on the ‘why’ leads to an award-winning thesis
Maddy Theal graduated from the School of Public Health in May 2024 with a Master of Public Health and a concentration in Epidemiology. Theal received the 2023-2024 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award in the Life Sciences category for her thesis titled “Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment among the Aging Population.” Her advisor was Chrisa Arcan, Ph.D., […]
