Faculty Research News
If you break your promise to exercise, a VCU researcher is exploring why
Jan. 24, 2024
As a Fulbright Scholar who recently returned from Brazil, Edmund Acevedo expands his work on psychobiology and physical activity.
Freedom of the press is more of a ‘roller coaster’ than a straight line, VCU professor says in new book
Jan. 16, 2024
The Robertson School’s Karen McIntyre explores how three East African countries are navigating landscapes far different than America’s.
Thoughtful mentors, tough questions: Arnethea Sutton’s journey to a career in health disparities research
Jan. 4, 2024
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences professor and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center researcher shares her passion for improving patient outcomes.
VCU’s Mignonne C. Guy receives award for outstanding contributions through health-equity research
Nov. 17, 2023
Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco honors her commitment to public health.
Data gathered at Rice Rivers Center provides new insight into how ecosystems respond to climate change
Nov. 16, 2023
Carbon, methane and other data collected by a “flux tower” is being made publicly available to researchers, teachers and policymakers.
A new VCU project seeks to reduce gun violence with the help of virtual reality
Nov. 10, 2023
The CDC-funded study will combine cutting-edge technology with evidence-based practices to reduce gun violence and unintentional firearm injuries.
VCU team receives National Science Foundation grant to investigate vaccine inequity and acceptance
Oct. 30, 2023
With expertise in behavior science, math and other fields, the MAVEN project aims to boost public health in the post-pandemic era.
With potential for drug development, treatment of cancer and other diseases, VCU professors’ projects earn national award
Oct. 27, 2023
Alattin Kaya and Brian Fuglestad are the first VCU faculty members to earn Maximizing Investigators’ Research Awards.
3D-printed hairs: Ph.D. candidate, professor developing tiny sensors to detect flow and environmental changes
Oct. 20, 2023
Uses could include surgical robots that better detect minute changes in pressure or temperature, industrial machines that measure air or water flow, a robot that reads braille, or debris detection on a highly sensitive camera lens.
VCU announces first class of faculty scholars honored for ‘exceptional accomplishments’
Oct. 11, 2023
National/International Recognition Award will reward faculty members who personify the uncommon excellence that can be found across VCU.