VCU Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences - College of Health Professions

On April 19th at 2:00pm EST., Dr. Cara Lewis, the Deputy Director of the Center for Translational Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS) within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institute of Health (NIH), will be joining us to speak on Implementation Science Research.

Register here:
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This February, the Graduate School is partnering with the Provost Office and Career Services to host Experiential Learning Week. The weeklong series of events and activities will take place February 5th-9th and highlights various ways that VCU provides opportunities to take learning outside of the classroom. All events are free and open to the VCU community. Please encourage graduate students to participate. They can register on RamsConnect or the Graduate School events webpage. Activities include -

Monday, February 5th - Transform Open House

Interested undergraduate students can stop by the Transform Living-Learning Program from 5-6pm to learn how they can be a part of the innovative 2-year program designed to give students opportunities to develop leadership, community engagement and global competency.

Tuesday, February 6th - Cards for Seniors

VCU community members are invited to drop-in the Mary and Frances Youth Center from 1-4pm to make Valentine’s Day cards for seniors living in RRHA housing. Staff can consider using community service leave for this opportunity.

Wednesday, February 7th - Internship and Experiential Fair

From 12-3pm VCU students and alumni can stop by the Student Commons to find out about experiential opportunities in the community from a variety of local organizations and companies. Register on Handshake.

Thursday, February 8th -

Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning Luncheon (Preparing Future Faculty Series)

Graduate students interested in faculty roles are invited to attend this luncheon to learn more about what it means to be a community-engaged faculty member. A variety of lunch options for diverse dietary needs will be provided. Lunch will be from 12-1pm.

Community as Classroom Panel

The VCU and local community is encouraged to come and hear from experienced service-learning faculty and their community partners as they discuss the impact that collaboration has on student learning and the community. The panel will take place from 1-3pm.

Friday, February 9th - Career Gap Analysis

A virtual workshop (12-1pm) will provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their skills and experiences alongside their future aspirations to find out gaps between where they are now and where they want to be in their careers. Students should come with a job posting of interest for this interactive session.

Online WCG Connexus Training for the Research Community

Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 1pm – 2:30 pm for virtual training on the WCG Connexus system submissions process.

This training will be conducted in partnership with VCU HRPP and WCG IRB. The training is designed for those within the VCU research community, including research faculty, team members, coordinators, and administrators who conduct industry sponsored research and submit to WCG for IRB review. At VCU, industry-sponsored research is typically submitted to WCG IRB through the VCU IRB Reliance process.

This training will cover:

* General overview of Connexus

* Submission process

* Managing contacts in Connexus

* Requirements for reporting to WCG

Register for this session using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOiurDopGtBOqoI0qMFveUnCnBoDfrhD

Please contact the VCU HRPP with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued work in protecting human research participants!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Training for WCG Submissions - IRB Connexus System. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Training for WCG Submissions - IRB Connexus System. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

The PhD in Health Related Sciences application for the Fall 2024 semester is now open!

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VCU Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing

Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing.

Register for the Zoom link at the following URL https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at [email protected]

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Shih, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Administration and an Instructor in the PhD program, for receiving the prestigious Breakthrough Fund Award! 🌟 Their project, "Promoting Emotional Wellbeing of Service Providers in Early Childhood," aims to design innovative approaches to support the emotional wellbeing of service providers in early childhood settings. Collaborating with esteemed colleagues from the School of Education, School of Medicine, and School of Social Work, Dr. Shih and the team are committed to making a lasting impact in this critical area. Check out the official award announcement below. Stay tuned as we eagerly follow their groundbreaking research journey! Shu-Fang Shih

https://news.vcu.edu/article/2023/06/one-vcu-research-initiative-awards-more-than-4-million-to-projects

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The One VCU Research initiative awards more than $4 million to projects that target transformative innovation Grants from three internal funds will support 34 multi- and transdisciplinary teams led by VCU faculty and researchers.

Please see information below about the initiation of the HRPP Transformation Project with the VCU research community.

Training for the Community - Register for the first virtual session happening today 12:00pm at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-ugrjwrHt0510PDX5O1SZuhlsT7kmjK
Feedback Survey - Complete the community feedback survey available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4Y0CcbDx1_OTO7c0G7knP3Oi9RPa7DOvu5t22ki6CqfRpWg/viewform
Kick-off Video - View the kick-off video presented by Huron Consulting at https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/1888231/uiconf_id/28242191/entry_id/1_3d5l2xoq/embed/dynamic

HRPP Transformation Project Kick-off Presentation for VCU Research Community The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is excited to kick off the HRPP Transformation Project. This introduction is presented by Candi Loeb, MS, CIP, Higher Ed Consulting Director, Huron Consulting Group.

Calling all CHP alumni! Come back to the MCV Campus for Reunion Weekend, April 21-23. RSVP today to connect with classmates and take a stroll down memory lane, with town halls, panel discussions, tours, and more. https://cvent.me/kKdwLz

VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Research Question
11 a.m.

Learn how to develop clear, focused, complex research questions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at [email protected]

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Congratulations to Arnethea Sutton, a 2017 graduate of the PhD, Health Related Sciences Program.

Arnethea Sutton selected for National Cancer Institute Early Investigator Advancement Program Sutton, a VCU alum, is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Dear VCU community,

This evening, authorities in Memphis will release video from the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. Five Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for his death.
Memphis officials have described the video and circumstances as “horrific.”

President Rao and I have spoken at length about this painful situation. It is senseless and heartbreaking that another African American has lost their life at the hands of those who had a responsibility to protect and serve them; not to cause harm to them.

It is natural to hold feelings of outrage, anger, pain and even disbelief over this situation. It also revives memories from the past few years that can be hard to cope with and to comprehend. For those of you who need them, VCU has resources to support you – please visit University Counseling Services or TimelyCare. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
We truly care about you and each of your lived experiences at VCU. We are here to support all of our students, faculty and staff in the coming days.
Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
[email protected]
VCU Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (SWAC): safetymodel.vcu.edu/

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Resources in advance of Memphis video release This evening, authorities in Memphis will release video from the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. Five Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for his death.

To VCU students, faculty and staff,
It is with profound sadness that we share news about the death of VCU student Mahrokh Khan. Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Mahrokh was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Laurel and West Main Streets. She was transported to VCU Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The Richmond Police Department is actively investigating.
The VCU Division of Student Affairs and VCU Police join President Rao and the entire VCU community in extending our sincerest condolences to Mahrokh’s family, friends and all who knew her.
This is a time of sorrow for the entire VCU community. As we grieve together, please know that University Counseling Services resources are available to students who need assistance in dealing with this tragic event. Students can also utilize available resources through our Dean of Students Office, TimelyCare and You@VCU. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
We remind all community members to please be aware of the importance of sharing the roads in and around VCU. Using designated crosswalks, staying focused on traffic signals and sharing intersections are ways in which drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can stay safe.
While operating a phone while driving is illegal in Virginia, we also encourage cyclists and pedestrians not to use phones, or ear buds, while traveling, as these can distract you from your surroundings. Please follow posted speed limits, travel slowly through busy intersections and keep an eye out for others on roadways.

Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs

John Venuti, Chief of Police
Associate Vice President for Public Safety, VCU and VCU Health
VCU Police Department

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VCU Student Death, Jan. 27, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we share news about the death of VCU student Mahrokh Khan. Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Mahrokh was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Laurel and West Main Streets. She was transported to VCU Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The R...

Wednesday, January 25h 12:00-1:00pm.

John Ryan, Professor, Biology, will discuss strategies for developing and refining competitive research questions. The workshop, via zoom, will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research as part of its grant writing series. Register below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How to develop a research idea with Dr. John Ryan . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How to develop a research idea with Dr. John Ryan . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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October is Trans Empowerment Month - please see information about this session from Stand with Trans. “Life as an Adult Transgender Person.” Sign-up details are below. This is an amazing opportunity and I hope you’ll join

We have an exciting opportunity for an adjunct in the PhD program starting in early January. Please see the attached posting for details!

Adjunct - Health Related Sciences Research Design - College of Health Professions Welcome to VCU … a world unlike any other. We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excell...

The 2022 cohort kicked off their PhD journey at their first on-campus sessions this week. Thank you to everyone who made it possible to welcome our students back to campus for the first time since January 2020.

Congratulations to Dr Shih, who will be teaching in the PhD program starting in the Fall 2022 semester!

Darcy Bryan, a member of our 2021 cohort, has published a policy brief concerning cost, access, and quality in maternal care.

Policies to Address Low Availability and High Costs in Maternity Care Maternal morbidity and mortality have nearly doubled over the past 25 years in the United States, largely owing to poor obstetrical access and quality of care. Supporting the wholistic healthcare model of nurse midwife deliveries in community birth centers would go a long way toward lowering the cos...

Women in Science will host Kathleen Schoch, Ph.D., a research assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis. She will discuss her approaches to scientific writing for abstracts, manuscripts and grants/fellowships. She will also share her favorite tips to improve or practice one’s writing. Those that are available to meet in person may gather in Room 6-032, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., for pizza. The session will also be available via Zoom. Register for the link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 876 9707 6579. The passcode is 648120. For more information, contact Haley Adcox at [email protected] or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87697076579?pwd=a29rQndaYndyc2hLOHBpRlh4TTIyUT09.

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Next week is VCU's Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week. Check out the link below to see how VCU is celebrating our students!

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Annie Rhodes, a member of the 2019 cohort, has recently had an article published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease - the article is linked below. Congratulations Annie!

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The College of Health Professions Reunion weekend is scheduled for April 21-24. The PhD in Health Related Sciences program will be holding an alumni panel presentation on April 22 from 10:30-11:30am EST. zoom option available. Please reach out to Lauren Mortensen [email protected] with any questions. Register using the QR code attached.

https://news.vcu.edu/article/2022/02/vcu-professors-new-book-challenges-ageism-in-society?utm_source=VCUNewsNewsletter&%3Butm_medium=email&%3Butm_campaign=VCUNewsNewsletter&%3Butm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.vcu.edu%2Farticle%2F2022%2F02%2Fvcu-professors-new-book-challenges-ageism-in-society&fbclid=IwAR2BoeOtcixmrlY3AaY1wnMFkVrvLNYumhNjZQwJtXaudpMmVBmptxrshG8

VCU professor’s new book challenges ageism in society ‘It's so normalized that we literally have to unmask ourselves to be able to see it because it's all around us and it's been all around us for decades.’

Graduate Research Symposium
Each spring, the Graduate Student Association sponsors a research symposium to present graduate research work to the university and Richmond community.

The 25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. The research symposium is a poster presentation and all students will be required to have a research poster to present. To present, you must be a current graduate student at VCU although attendance at the event is open to the public.

The event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students from all disciplines to present their original research and creative projects to faculty, staff, students, and community members. Participation in this event has nearly doubled every year and attracts not only VCU students and faculty, but local media, legislators, and respected members of the Richmond business community.

If you are a graduate student interested in participating in this year's event, please submit your abstract via the Google Form which can be found by following the link below by Friday, March 4, 2022.

Questions: Email Vivian Phyo, graduate research symposium chair, at [email protected]. For more information, contact Jamie Taylor at [email protected] or visit

https://graduate.vcu.edu/research/symposium.html.

Graduate Research Symposium - Graduate School - Virginia Commonwealth University Each spring, the Graduate Student Association sponsors a research symposium to present graduate research work to the university and Richmond community.

How to Apply Workshop Series

VCU's National Scholarship Office is offering a free five-week workshop series to prepare participants to tackle applications for major postgraduate scholarships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student program and more. Explore themes central to all applications and learn how to approach major application components, such as essays, letters of recommendation and résumés

Tuesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm, February 22-March 29
Fridays from 2:00-4:00 pm, February 25-April 1

Register by following the link below
https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar/2022/02/01/how-to-apply-workshop-series-spring-2022/

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at [email protected] or visit https://forms.gle/wCy16uF5RydvFHsDA.

How to Apply Workshop Series: Spring 2022 Do you want to apply for a national scholarship, but not sure where to start? Attend the NSO’s How to Apply Workshop Series!

https://news.vcu.edu/article/2022/02/state-of-the-university-announcement-to-transform-liver-care-at-vcu

Largest publicly shared gift for liver research in U.S. history to transform liver care at VCU A historic $104 million gift will support VCU’s new Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health in its efforts to stop, prevent and reverse liver disease.

Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m. in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303.

During his address, President Rao will announce transformational news that will accelerate our ability to advance human health and well-being and position VCU as a global leader in education, research and patient care. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A live webcast of the State of the University Address will be streamed on VCU’s home page, www.vcu.edu, and VCU's page, go.vcu.edu/vcufacebook.

The Happy Secret to Better Work - We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

Как счастье может помочь нам работать лучше? Мы думаем, что для счастья нам нужно много работать, но, может быть, всё наоборот? В этой быстрой и весёлой лекции с TEDxBloomington психолог Шон Ачор доказывает, что счастье...

Mark Your Calendars for Spring 2022 'Just Write'

This semester, VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will offer "Just Write" sessions (Jan. 21-May 13) for those who wish to drop in and write alongside a virtual peer support community.

Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at [email protected] or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/events/write/.

Just Write - The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence - Virginia Commonwealth University The artist formerly known as "Write on Site" is now called "Just Write. We now offer a wide range of dates and times for you to drop in when you want to get some writing done. Just Write contributes to our broader writing initiative to get you on The Write Track.