VCU School of Public Health

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...

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

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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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.

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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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...

Voting is #PublicHealth! Make your voice heard this Election Day.

VCU School of Public Health is closed today for Election Day.

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

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.

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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VCU team heads to Congress for Rally for Medical Research Researchers from six VCU schools and colleges joined a national call for NIH funding.

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 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.

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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#oaweek #VCUpublichealth

Congratulations to Social and Behavioral Sciences alum, Michelle Laws, Ph.D., a VCU Alumni 2025 10 Under 10 honoree!

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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...

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.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 APHS Mid-Career Awardee, Niloofar Ramezani, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics. 🎉 🏆 🙌

#APHA #VCUPublicHealth

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Annual Report - School of Public Health - Virginia Commonwealth University Welcome to the School of Public Health.

Explore our 2024-25 Annual Report to see our favorite awards, triumphs and breakthroughs at #VCUPublicHealth.

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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.

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…

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/...

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...

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...

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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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...

Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy & Research Open House Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Healthcare Policy & Research PhD Open House. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Our Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research Open House is Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 12 p.m.
Register here: tinyurl.com/mr3hpmd9

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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

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

Ph.D. student Rasha Alsaadawi is one of 2 #publicehealth students to receive the VCU Graduate School's Dissertation Assistantship Award. She shares what this means to her + advice for her fellow students. #vcusoph

Community is the key to #publichealth!
The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) invited Dean Swahn for a meet and greet with all the SOPH students. We love seeing our students engage with our new leader and take the chance to have their voices heard.

What’s new at VCU for 2025-26 Here’s what you need to know – from new places to grab a bite to new ways to travel between campuses – as we forge ahead in the new academic year.

We've been back on campus a few weeks. Have you noticed these new and updated programs, dining options or the RamsXpress? Take a look.

Ph.D. student Esse Foka Nzaha is one of 2 #publichealth students to receive the VCU Graduate School's Dissertation Assistantship Award. Swipe through for her reaction to the support and her take on shared success.

That's a wrap on Day 1 of the 2025 #VPHA Annual Conference!

So proud of Ph.D. student Aninda Sen and alum Faizan Talib, M.P.H., for presenting their research. VCU SOPH showed up to be part of the conversation and there's more coming in Day 2!
#PublicHealthAtACrossroads #publichealth #vcu #VA

VCU Research in Action: Understanding and treating problem gambling Carolyn Hawley is analyzing the demographics and behaviors of gamblers to gain critical insights into more effective outreach and prevention strategies.

Gambling is a growing problem with all kinds of associated risks. VCU researchers are digging into this often understudied condition. news.vcu.edu/article/2025...

Our new chair of epidemiology is presenting during our weekly Epidemiology Seminar tomorrow, 9/23 at 12 p.m. Join us in OCS or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...