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VCU School of Public Health is committed to improving health, well-being and longevity for all populations through education, discovery, dissemination and co-learning with the communities we serve.
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We're seeking an uncommonly passionate leader to help us advance our research mission, promote a dynamic culture of inquiry and innovation, and support high-impact research initiatives across disciplines.

Apply today! vcujobs.com/jobs/associa...

#VCUPublicHealth #hiring
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Scaling up opioid care could save 2,000 lives and $5.2 billion across Virginia, according to new data released by the VCU Center on Society and Health. Read more on @wric.com:
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Richmond lost $526 million in opioid economic costs in 2023 — highest in Virginia: VCU database
A newly updated data dashboard from the Virginia Commonwealth University is shining a light on the state’s opioid epidemic in recent years.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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We're thrilled to share Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., will serve as interim associate dean for research at #VCUPublicHealth. A national search for a permanent ADR is underway.

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Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., named interim associate dean for research
Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named interim associate dean for research at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Public Health, where she will provide strategic leadership to…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Did you know? The #opioidcrisis cost Virginians an estimated $5.2 billion in 2023!

VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Join the Dept of #Biostatistics on Thurs., 11/13 at 12 pm to learn about our Ph.D. and M.S. programs, application requirements & deadlines. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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And that's a wrap! We just returned from APHA's 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, D.C. We loved connecting with and learning from our #publichealth community.

We're already looking forward to next year! #VCUPublicHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Curious about building a career in public health?

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. to hear from a panel of experts!
Light refreshments will be served, thanks to #VCUAlumni! #VCUPublicHealth

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November 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Join us on Tues., Nov. 11 for a panel discussion with #VCUAlumni and #publichealth leaders! We'll discuss education, networking and what you need to know to pursue a career in public health.
Registration is free and light refreshments will be served.

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Careers in Public Health Panel – Fall 2025
VCU students are invited to a panel discussion with public health leaders to learn about education, career and networking opportunities on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The Department of Biostatistics will host Steve Boker, Ph.D., professor from the University of Virginia, for a research seminar on Friday, Nov. 7.

Attend in person at OCS, room 305 or via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Voting is #PublicHealth! Make your voice heard this Election Day.

VCU School of Public Health is closed today for Election Day.
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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We're seeking an uncommonly passionate leader to help us advance our research mission, promote a dynamic culture of inquiry and innovation, and support high-impact research initiatives across disciplines.

Apply today! vcujobs.com/jobs/associa...

#VCUPublicHealth #hiring
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., was quoted in a recent @richmond.com article about Gen Z's #alcohol habits. She acknowledged health could be a factor among other theories. Read it here.

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Why Gen Z in Richmond is skipping the booze
Many Gen Zers are saying no thanks to alcohol for calories, THC and a changing culture.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Last month, Derek Chapman, Ph.D., and other VCU researchers attended the #RallyforMedicalResearch in D.C. to advocate for NIH funding. #VCU #VCUPublicHealth #research #NIHfunding

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VCU team heads to Congress for Rally for Medical Research
Researchers from six VCU schools and colleges joined a national call for NIH funding.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Physical therapist & researcher Meghan Varner, D.P.T., learned first-hand the value of HRV Biofeedback to address stress, fatigue & burnout. Now, she's part of the research team to better understand the treatment and spread awareness.
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VCU Research in Action: Teaching patients to take a deep breath
A research team is exploring the clinical impact of HRV biofeedback, which could be a low-cost, noninvasive treatment for stress, concussions, burnout and other conditions.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Congratulations to Social and Behavioral Sciences alum, Michelle Laws, Ph.D., a VCU Alumni 2025 10 Under 10 honoree!

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October 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Take our employer survey! If you work in any area of #publichealth, in VA + beyond, we want to hear from you! Tell us what you need and we will update our training to build a qualified pipeline. Survey is open until Nov. 15. redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=N...
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Join us in celebrating the 2025 APHS Mid-Career Awardee, Niloofar Ramezani, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics. 🎉 🏆 🙌

#APHA #VCUPublicHealth

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Niloofar Ramezani, Ph.D., receives the 2025 APHS Mid-Career Award
The Applied Public Health Statistics (APHS) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) has granted Niloofar Ramezani, Ph.D., the 2025 APHS Mid-Career Award.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Explore our 2024-25 Annual Report to see our favorite awards, triumphs and breakthroughs at #VCUPublicHealth.

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Annual Report - School of Public Health - Virginia Commonwealth University
Welcome to the School of Public Health.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Congratulations to HCPR student, Danielle Montoya, Ph.D.! Dani successfully defended her dissertation on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Thank you to her committee members: Drs. Morgan Snell, Juan Lu, and Oswaldo Moreno, for their support and guidance.
October 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Public health research in action: take a look at how researchers at VCU are conducting a noninvasive study to address long-term concussion symptoms in military service members. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/10/...
Addressing brain injury: HERO Study offers hope for concussion sufferers
Few treatments currently exist for people suffering from long-lasting effects of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion. A four-year study, funded by the Department of…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Join us on Friday, Oct. 17 for our next Biostatistics Seminar. Brian Reich, Ph.D., professor at ncstate.bsky.social will present "The Blessing of Spatial Dependence: Adjusting for Unmeasured Confounders in Environmental Health Studies"

Register for the Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Curious about our M.P.H. program? Register for our next virtual information session on Wed., Oct. 15.
Whether you want to learn online or in-person, get all the details when you join the free session: sph.vcu.edu/programs/mph...
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Lights, camera, action!

The Dept. of Biostatistics was featured on JSM TV at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Aug. Watch the video & learn about this exciting opportunity on our blog.
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October 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Register now for the Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series on Tuesday, October 14.
Hear from Norman E. Sharpless, M.D., and enjoy networking and discussion with fellow clinicians and researchers.

It's free! Register here: www.masseycancercenter.org/research/res...
October 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Learn about our Ph.D. programs during our virtual open houses happening this week!

Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences Open House is Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
Register here: tinyurl.com/3kppphdt
Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences Open House
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October 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Join us Tues., Oct. 7, for the next Epidemiology Seminar.
Derek Chapman, Ph.D., & Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H., will share current projects addressing the issue of opioid and substance misuse in Virginia.
Tune in on Zoom: rb.gy/ic4fzz
October 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM