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Zhang receives VCU Breakthrough Fund grant
October 1, 2024
The title of his grant is "Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) signaling in CNS myelination and myelin repair."
Jiong Li receives V Foundation research grant
October 1, 2024
The title of his grant is "FOSL1-super-enhancers define cisplatin-enriched cancer stem cells in HNSCC."
Safo receives R61/R33 grant for pre-trial studies
October 1, 2024
Professor Safo's anti-sickling agent ILX002 has been received for pre-clinical and clinical development by the NHLBI under the CATALYZE Drug Development Program.
Zaman wins presentation award
September 26, 2024
Ph.D. student Shadid Zaman won an oral presentation award at the VCU Symposium in the graduate student category.
Donu wins presentation award
September 26, 2024
Ph.D. student Dickson Donu won the oral presentation award at the recent VCU Symposium in the graduate student category.
Class of 2024: Mohammed AlAwadh delves into the intricacies of drug development
April 24, 2024
After graduation, he will return to Saudi Arabia as a professor, teaching others the techniques he has learned at VCU.
Jiong Li receives V Foundation research grant
March 19, 2024
The title of the grant is 'FOSL1 degradation overcomes cisplatin resistance in HNSCC.'
Chemical developed by Youzhong Guo launches as tool for cholesterol research and future drug discovery
March 18, 2024
A chemical designed by Youzhong Guo, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, has been launched on the market.
Martin Safo inducted as NAI senior member
March 1, 2024
Two VCU researchers who have dedicated their work to the treatment and diagnosis of life-threatening diseases have been honored as senior members by the National Academy of Inventors.
Remembering renowned medicinal chemist, mentor and lyricist of VCU alma mater Lemont Kier
January 12, 2024
‘A stalwart’ in his field and the community, Kier developed pioneering scientific concepts while emphasizing student achievement – and embodying the spirit of ‘We Gather Here.’