‘The Alexa of chemistry’: NSF puts VCU and partners on track to build open network The project seeks to use artificial intelligence to help scientists come up with the perfect molecule for everything, from a better shampoo to coatings on advanced microchips. Read more »
VCU researchers receive $2.5M to develop vaccines against tick-borne illnesses The vaccines would prevent Lyme disease and human granulocytic anaplasmosis, the two most common tick-borne infections in the United States. Read more »
A taste of Italy: Professor’s clinical research examines whether food really is the best medicine Salvatore Carbone, a professor of kinesiology and health sciences, is studying the benefits of a diet rich in healthy fats. Read more »
Inside the brains of psychopaths: VCU research aims to understand antisocial empathy Psychology professor David Chester is looking at what happens in the brains of psychopaths before they cause harm. Read more »
Political rhetoric blows MS-13 violence out of proportion, VCU research finds “We are told that MS-13 is out of control and exploding over the country. Is that true? Our research says no,” says Michael Paarlberg, who authored a study of violent crimes associated with MS-13. Read more »
Using a manual wheelchair can lead to shoulder pain. Researchers want to change that. VCU’s Carrie Peterson is part of a national team seeking to improve health for patients with spinal cord injury. 9/18/2019
‘The Alexa of chemistry’: National Science Foundation puts VCU and partners on fast track to build open network The project seeks to use artificial intelligence to help scientists come up with the perfect molecule for everything, from a better shampoo to coatings on advanced microchips. 9/12/2019
How computer network models could help us better understand our sense of smell Researchers are testing how the brain distinguishes exhaled odors that originate in the mouth, which could have implications for the obesity epidemic. 9/12/2019
VCU researchers receive $2.5M to develop vaccines against tick-borne illnesses The vaccines would prevent Lyme disease and human granulocytic anaplasmosis, the two most common tick-borne infections in the United States. 9/9/2019
A taste of Italy: Professor’s clinical research examines whether food really is the best medicine Salvatore Carbone, a professor of kinesiology and health sciences, is studying the benefits of a diet rich in healthy fats. 9/6/2019
Inside the brains of psychopaths: VCU research aims to understand antisocial empathy Psychology professor David Chester is looking at what happens in the brains of psychopaths before they cause harm. 9/5/2019
At faculty convocation, recognition for those ‘contributing pieces to a larger puzzle’ New academic year opens with celebration of distinguished VCU professors and researchers. 8/30/2019
Political rhetoric blows MS-13 violence out of proportion, VCU research finds “We are told that MS-13 is out of control and exploding over the country. Is that true? Our research says no,” says Michael Paarlberg, who authored a study of violent crimes associated with MS-13. 8/29/2019