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A Year of Unending Gratitude

This year, unlike any other in memory, has reminded us of the importance of gratitude, both as an act of hope and an acknowledgement of abundance during hardship.

Chronicle of Giving: Facing Crisis Together

One inspiring thing during the pandemic has been experiencing the generosity of neighbors, alumni, staff, friends and family of the MCV Campus at VCU Health who wanted to help the frontline healthcare workers and researchers in meeting the unique and evolving challenges of the time.

Giving a Boost to Massey’s Immuno-Oncology Program

Philanthropic leadership has given Massey Cancer Centers’ immunotherapy research program a booster shot of more than $6.6 million to support immuno-oncology research, clinical trials and the recruitment and retention of talented physician-scientists.

From One Killer to Another

This summer, U.S. News & World Report recognized VCU Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in the Richmond metro area for the 10th year in a row and the No. 2 hospital in Virginia.

Part of the medical center’s ranking was supported by its prestige in cardiology and heart surgery, which ranked best in Virginia. While VCU Pauley Heart Center offers the full spectrum of clinical cardiac services, it also is a national leader in research.

MCV Foundation Honors Community Members, Faculty Who are Changing Lives in Richmond and Beyond

Each year, the MCV Foundation Board of Trustees honors people who have made significant contributions to the world-class patient care, research and education that VCU Health delivers right here in our community.

Small Molecules, Big Ideas

Emerging research suggests that chronic inflammation may be linked to the buildup of cellular debris that causes neurological dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Armed with that knowledge, one VCU Health researcher is exploring how to disrupt inflammation responses and develop treatments for Alzheimer's.

MCV Foundation Update on Research, Patient Care and Charitable Giving During COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic presses on, we are sharing a video highlighting the extraordinary contributions our community members and VCU Health providers have made.

A Million-Dollar Challenge to Support VCU Health’s COVID-19 Response

An anonymous donor challenges others in the community to make an additional $1 million in donations to support VCU Health's COVID-19 Response Fund.

Scents and Sense Ability

Two VCU researchers are studying the occurrence of anosmia in COVID-19 patients. For them it’s a natural growth of their work to create a way to restore a sense of smell to individuals who have lost the ability when the nose’s neural pathways are severed from the olfactory bulb.

Good Vibrations

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. The neurodegenerative disorder affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S.

Last year, VCU School of Nursing researcher and several VCU colleagues received a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to study a vibrating device worn inside the shoe that could significantly reduce or put an end to a prevalent symptom of the disease.

Massey’s New Director Sets Bold Vision

Robert Winn, M.D., began as director of VCU Massey Cancer Center in December 2019 and has hit the ground running to enact an ambitious agenda while also responding to and managing Massey's response to COVID-19.

The Walking Wounded

VCU is leading a national consortium to help begin healing the unseen injuries of our military heroes.

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