Virginia Commonwealth University
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU, is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, ranking it as one of the top research universities in the nation and only one of three such institutions in Virginia. Twenty of our graduate, professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation.VCU Life Sciences integrates the branches of science dealing with living organisms and their organization, life processes and relationships to each other and their environments. VCU Life Sciences also integrates the expertise, strengths and resources of the university's academic and clinical research, the School of Medicine and the VCU Health System - in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
VCU Life Sciences combines the university's strengths with those of local business, industry, government and community, creating partnerships that are especially important to students. These partnerships incorporate engineering, microelectronics, computer, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology industries and not only provide students with opportunities for internships, cooperative education and service learning, but also exposure to the workforce of the new century. The unifying vision for VCU Life Sciences centers on the study of the interrelationships among all the biological components of life and involves everything from genes to ecological environments to human behavior.
Last Updated: 07-08-03
72 articles about Virginia Commonwealth University
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Virginia Commonwealth University Scientists Report Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Aradigm Corporation's Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin
10/16/2012
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New Assay to Help in the Diagnosis of Mastocytosis Approved by FDA, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
5/24/2012
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Independent Study of Pathwork Diagnostics Tissue of Origin Test at Virginia Commonwealth University Confirms Clinical
12/15/2011
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To Treat Brain Tumors, New Compound Delivers Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Agents, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech Study
8/11/2011
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Researchers Develop and Test New Molecule as a Delivery Vehicle to Image and Kill Brain Tumors, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech Study
8/4/2011
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Novel Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble-Destruction Technology Advances Cure for Prostate Cancer, Virginia Commonwealth University and Collaborators Study
5/11/2011
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Discovery in Liver Cancer Cells Provides New Target for Drugs, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
3/23/2011
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Combination of Viagra and Anti-Cancer Drug Shrinks Tumors in Vivo, Researchers Discover, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
9/28/2010
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Sanguine Corporation Announces Significant PHER-O2 Order From Virginia Commonwealth University
7/27/2010
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"Modest" Results With Nitazoxanide for HCV Genotype 1 Nonresponders, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
5/3/2010
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'Electronic Cigarettes' Don't Deliver, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
2/10/2010
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Genetic Clue To Glioma Brain Cancer Growth, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
11/23/2009
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Possible Genetic Factor For Male Infertility Identified, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
9/16/2009
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Genes Linked To Chemoresistance Identified, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
7/21/2009
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Gene Regulating Neuroblastoma Tumors Found, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
6/4/2009
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Malaria Parasite Mechanism Is Identified, Virginia Commonwealth University Study
3/13/2009
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Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. And Virginia Commonwealth University to Create the Purple Heart Injury Laboratories in Cooperative Research Effort to Treat Battlefield Injuries
2/27/2009
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Virginia Commonwealth University Researchers Identify Gene Linked to Aggressive Progression of Liver Cancer
2/18/2009
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New Anti-tumor Gene Identified by Virginia Commonwealth University Researchers
12/17/2008
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Researchers Identify Mechanism Used By Gene To Promote Metastasis In Human Cancer Cells, Virginia Commonwealth University And VCU Massey Cancer Center Study
9/30/2008