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Kenneth Kendler's study regarding adopted children and substance abuse was featured on CNN health.
Kenneth Kendler was honored as one of three recipients of the 2012 Virginia's Outstanding Scientists award.
Kenneth Kendler was awarded the 2011 Jean Delay Prize from the World Psychiatric Association
Xiang Chen and Kenneth Kendler were featured in NARSAD Researchers in the News for their work on New Gene Candidate for Schizophrenia.
Former First Lady, Jeannie P. Balilies, writes an Op-Ed featuring the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and the need for more state funding to help children and families suffering from mental illness.

VIBPG and Danielle Dick featured on WRIC regarding the "Nature vs. Nurture Debate"
John M. Hettema talks with ScienceWatch.com and answers a few questions about this month's Fast Moving Fronts paper in the field of Psychiatry/Psychology. MORE

The VCU Medical Center Department of Psychiatry conducted a panel discussion before a studio audience at the Community Idea Stations on July 13th as a follow-up to “Voices of Hope and Recovery,” a local Public TV documentary and was then broadcast on July18th as a WCVE Forum program. This special community conversation featured a panel of regional experts who answered previously submitted questions. "A Conversation About Children's Mental Health" LISTEN NOW

Sandra Barker was recognized for her research at the Department of Psychiatry's Human-Animal Interaction Center by the NIH MORE

A blogger takes a look at Dr. Kendler's study on depression and loss. Peter Kramer sees the direct link to today's economic crisis and groundbreaking findings at the Virginia Institute of Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. MORE

President Eugene P. Trani and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Stephen D. Gottfredson recognized Mary Ellen Olbrisch, PhD for her outstanding accomplishments in the areas of teaching, scholarship, service and overall excellence and honored her with the Distinguished Faculty Award. Throughout her career and specifically in her 24 years at the Department of Psychiatry, at VCUHS, Olbrisch has maintained a tradition of service that has carried over to her roles as a clinical health psychology educator and practitioner. Dr. Olbrisch specializes in obesity and weight loss surgery, living organ donors, and post traumatic stress disorders. MORE

Susan G. Kornstein, MD has been chosen by Jewish Women International as a "Women to Watch" honoree for her work as a pioneer in women’s health. Kornstein, a professor of psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, is one of 10 women nationwide to receive the JWI’s national leadership award this year. MORE

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