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June 20, 2025

Stars of the show: Trained actors bring simulated medical scenarios to life

At VCU’s Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, standardized patients use their theater backgrounds to help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills.

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VCU students embrace the call of the wild

Research & discovery

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For exploring COVID’s link to oral health, VCU’s Kevin Matthew Byrd wins international honor

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Medical student investigates rare surgical complication that changed her grandfather’s life

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June 11, 2025

Richmond’s historic Pump House ‘works’ again, thanks to VCU and VR

Collaborating with a nonprofit, engineering and arts students use virtual reality to transport visitors to the Byrd Park utility’s heyday.

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How I found my research: By studying grief, Diane Diaz hopes to transform ‘pain into purpose’

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VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding

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Medical student investigates rare surgical complication that changed her grandfather’s life

Research & discovery

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VCU-born startup Evizia lands $2.2M NIH grant for commercialization of advanced DNA sequencing microscope

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VCU continuing education certificate builds momentum to train youth development professionals

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VCU awarded $2.3 million grant to support Pell-eligible students