22 VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding
VCU's School of Public Health debuts at 34th in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research’s 2024 rankings
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.
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 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.
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.
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 […]
