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- Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium/ SMBL Research Retreat
On Friday October 23, 2009 the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology will host its
7th annual Undergraduate Research
Symposium/ Integrated Cellular and Molecular Signaling/ ICAMS-LCRD Research Retreat. more...
- Gov. Timothy Kaine recognizes Sarah Spiegel as one of Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists for 2008
Gov. Timothy Kaine has named Sarah Spiegel, Ph.D., an internationally renowned researcher and professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, as one of the state’s Outstanding Scientists of 2008 for her discovery of a potent lipid mediator, which she demonstrated to have important roles in cancer, inflammation and allergy.
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Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology And Massey Cancer Center Researchers Make Promising Advance In Breast Cancer
Two new drugs, when combined, killed up to 75 percent of breast cancer tumor cells in mice and suppressed the regrowth of tumors, according to Massey researchers.
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Researchers Uncover a Novel Mechanism of Action of a Potential New Drug for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified a unique mechanism of action of a new drug that shows great promise for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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- Dr. Sarah Spiegel receives Distinguished Scholarship Award
Dr. Spiegel was one of four distinguished faculty members honored on Sept. 25, 2007 during Virginia Commonwealth University's 25th Opening Faculty Address and Convocation. She received the University Distinguished Scholarship Award.
- FDA approves use of compound that can stop severe bleeding in minutes
A lightweight, granular, dressing compound developed and studied by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers that quickly stems high-pressure bleeding in moderate to severe wounds has received FDA approval and will soon be used in combat.
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- Life-saving News for Battlefield Soldiers & Wounded Civilians:
FDA Clears Product to Stop Severe Bleeding
A lightweight, pre-mixed, dressing compound that is scientifically-proven to stem high-pressure bleeding in moderate to severe wounds has received FDA clearance after six weeks of review. Availability of WoundStat™ is good news for soldiers and civilians alike, because the product is easy to carry and can be applied on the spot.
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- Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium/ SMBL Research Retreat
On Friday October 26, 2007 the Department of Biochemistry will host its 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium/ Integrated
Cellular and Molecular Signaling (ICAMS) Research Retreat. more...
- 2006 Graduate Student Achievement & Recognition Ceremony
The 2006 VCU School of Medicine Graduate Student Achievement & Recognition Ceremony was held on May 19. Many of our students received awards and recognitions. This is a wonderful reflection of our talented students and faculty who are very dedicated to graduate education.
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Dr. Paul Dent Makes Promising Advance in Breast Cancer
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- Dr Suzanne
Barbour receives the Virginia Commonwealth University 2005 Distinguished
Teaching Award
Dr. Barbour received the School of Medicine's highest honor, the Virginia Commonwealth
University Distinguished Teaching Award. more...
- School of Medicine, 2005 Teaching Awards:
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Robert Diegelmann
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Departmental Award
Dr. William Grogan
- Best Teacher in the Course and Clerkship Award
Dr. Glenn Van Tuyle
- Faculty with High Evaluation Award
Dr. Carmen Sato-Bigbee
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ranks 32nd Out of 109 in NIH Awards to Biochemistry Departments for the Year 2004
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ranked number 32/109 in the most recent
statistics on research, training, and other awards made to Departments of
Biochemistry by the National Institutes of Health. Our ranking increased
again by 5 places from 37th in 2003. In fiscal year 2004, the Department
received 14 research awards, totaling $5,830,597 and 2 training awards that
garnered another $59,296. Given the recent additions to our faculty, new
collaborations, and the increased size of our graduate program, we
anticipate that the Department will enjoy continued success in the future.
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Hosts 3rd Undergraduate Research Symposium/ Inaugural Integrated Cellular and Molecular Signaling (ICAMS) Research Retreat
On October 28-29, 2005, dozens of biomedical scientists assembled at the MCV campus to attend the combined
Undergraduate Research Symposium/ ICAMS Research Retreat sponsored by the VCU Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. more...
- 2005 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Student Awards & Recognition
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology students honored with numerous awards and fellowships in 2005. more...
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Students Win Research Awards
At the Massey Cancer Center Research Retreat,our students and postdoctoral fellows had many outstanding posters and
made significant contributions to The Daniel T. Watts Research (Poster) Symposium. more...
2004 News
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Hosts 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium/Inaugural SMBL Research Retreat
On Saturday, October 30, 2004, dozens of biomedical scientists assembled at the MCV Alumni House to attend two research symposia sponsored by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The Second Undergraduate Research Symposium was a forum for the presentation of research projects performed by students enrolled in Virginia colleges and universities and included students from VCU, The University of Richmond, Virginia Union University, and Randolph-Macon College.
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- Dr. John B. Fenn, 2002 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry Presents Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Seminar
On September 27, 2004, Dr. John B. Fenn, 2002 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, presented a seminar at the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
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- First Phase of Sanger Hall Lab Renovations Completed
Together with Dr. Marsha Torr, Vice President for Research, the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology received a $2 million dollar grant from the NIH to undertake the renovation of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department on the second floor of Sanger Hall.
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- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ranks 3rd in 2002 Funding Increase at VCU
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology was recognized as the VCU department that demonstrated the third highest increase in extramural funding in fiscal year
2002. Dr. Sarah Spiegel, Professor and Chair, accepted the award on behalf of the department at the annual VCU Research Banquet. Dr. Spiegel
attributes the success of the department to our highly motivated faculty and their talented and enthusiastic graduate students and fellows.
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