#NEW: Wearing two masks can improve fit & give you better protection from #COVID19. Wear a disposable mask under a cloth mask. Learn more: https://t.co/rjQXPVTs5O. pic.twitter.com/VXIZQwUvGN
— CDC (@CDCgov) February 11, 2021
#COVID19 vaccines are an important tool to help stop the pandemic. As of January 25, 2021, more than 19 million people had received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those, over 3 million had received both doses and are fully vaccinated. More: https://t.co/zYLe3H12re pic.twitter.com/mW1JcFtflN
— CDC (@CDCgov) January 25, 2021
Those suffering with underlying conditions continue to be at greater risk when battling #COVID19. Dr. Hem Bhardwaj from @VCUHealthHeart shares important information for those battling heart conditions and other related diseases. https://t.co/A0QBTBfO8J #HeartMonth @CBS6
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) February 13, 2021
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. As flu season and COVID-19 collide, it's important to understand their differences. https://t.co/a1Tz5jA7Ic pic.twitter.com/d3OrfjsfDe
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) February 12, 2021
More than 73% of burn injuries occur in the home. It's important to learn how to keep your family safe as you balance work and play. Our Evans-Haynes Burn Center is the only verified burn center in Virginia and is here to help in the event of injuries. #NBAW #VCUTrauma pic.twitter.com/nvstOEadrZ
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) February 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/VCUHealth/status/1358415458647556099
Dr. Antonio Abbate, a heart specialist with @VCUHealthHeart, answers your questions about the safety and efficacy of the #COVID19 #vaccine for heart patients. https://t.co/yMqeHSWJd5
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) February 2, 2021
Our lab is one of three in Virginia using a test that can tell if you might have the new #COVID19 variant discovered in the United Kingdom. https://t.co/loAxeKTCda
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) January 26, 2021
Despite a death toll reaching beyond 400,000 in the United States, Dr. Ferrada knows lots of people are still hesitant to accept the vaccine. For her, getting vaccinated was the right thing to do for herself, her son, her family and her patients. https://t.co/Wtyi0CQ9iD
— VCU Health (@VCUHealth) January 23, 2021
Phlow executed a $354M contract to manufacture essential medications from beginning to end while @CivicaRx produced finished dosage medications in vials and syringes for patient care in Civica member hospitals and for the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile. Via @FierceHealth. https://t.co/YktLhpYZeM
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) February 13, 2021
A @PhlowUSA project to build a continuous API production facility in Petersburg uses technology developed by the @MedsforAll at @VCUENGR. Story via @cenmag. https://t.co/NZ79lJWYAj
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) February 13, 2021
New work (preprint) from @VCUENGR's Michael Peters, Ph.D., on the mechanisms of how virus mutations may increase transmission and infection rates. https://t.co/dvf2Su60C8
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) February 10, 2021
On @MedsforAll: "they’re really acting as the R&D partner for us, leveraging their innovative flow chemistry experience and their proprietary process manufacturing technology, to transfer that method over to @PhlowUSA." Story via @RichmondMag. https://t.co/WONApNmNKp
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) February 5, 2021
Important piece explaining the problem that @MedsforAll and @PhlowUSA are dedicated to solving. Story via Bob Woods at @CNBC. https://t.co/msVFFdXcHw
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) February 4, 2021
ICYMI: Dean @barbara_boyan is on this list of inspiring women in science! https://t.co/cKcKTPWy4v
— VCU Engineering (@VCUENGR) December 18, 2020
Featuring conversations with @TaisonBell of @uvahealthnews, Carrie Dolan of @WMNews, Frank Gupton of @VCUResearch @VCUENGR and Christopher Morris of @GeorgeMasonU @GeorgeMasonCHSS
Listen Here: https://t.co/NHZ2gosb70
— With Good Reason (@goodreasonradio) February 12, 2021
With the VCU spring semester completely shifted to online learning, students and professors discuss the changes virtual learning has made to the classroom structure.https://t.co/OFJ8Kni9j4
— The Commonwealth Times (@theCT) February 3, 2021
Our work on #flexible #degradable temperature #sensors is published in the ACS Applied Electronic Materials Forum on Wearable and Biodegradable Sensors https://t.co/zHpEClkHWi
— Vamsi Yadavalli (@pico_newton) January 27, 2021
$125M pharmaceutical plant to be built in Petersburg will create 200 jobs. https://t.co/a7e0WI2eX5 @CivicaRx @PhlowUSA @MedsforAll @AmpacFineChem @GovernorVA @PetersburgV pic.twitter.com/tUGRByydov
— Richmond BizSense (@rvabizsense) January 22, 2021
Nonprofit pharma maker Civica will make $124M investment in @PetersburgV with new facility. By @SeanJones_PI https://t.co/6UOL213xmK via @ProgressIndex
— The Progress-Index (@ProgressIndex) January 21, 2021
Work continues to build out domestic pharmaceutical production cluster in Central Virginia. Congratulations to our partner @PhlowUSA on its partnership w/ @CivicaRX on their announcement of 186 jobs & $124.5 million investment in Petersburg @VEDPVirginia @VirginiaEDA @VAChamber https://t.co/g3lSERAbO1
— HuntonAK Global Econ Dev, Commerce & Gov Relations (@HuntonAK_EDCGR) January 21, 2021
Mechanical loading recovers bone but not muscle lost during unloading. #npjmgrav https://t.co/Mw6StZXgaC pic.twitter.com/Pon02Jt3X6
— Nature Partner Jnls (@Nature_NPJ) January 8, 2021
Congrats @PuetzerLab for their @NIH IREK12 award investigating how mechanical loads regulate collagen fiber formation for improved healing of tendons and ligaments after injury!!!https://t.co/q8roujAtDr pic.twitter.com/wLSz24Ut8r
— VCU Biomedical Engineering (@VCU_BME) November 20, 2020
Thank you @AR3T_P2C for the support! We are excited to explore how developmental mechanical loads can regulate zonal stem cell differentiation for ligament-to-bone #enthesis regeneration!!! https://t.co/VaqxV1qRfM
— The Puetzer Lab (@PuetzerLab) February 2, 2021
Congratulations to all of our Brand Center alumni for their ads televised during the Super Bowl!
Watch all ads created by Brand Center alumni here: https://t.co/CBvIeQTfQL
— VCU Business (@VCUBusiness) February 9, 2021
Congratulations @AdamBlandin on an awesome feature in Richmond Mag!
Read about co-developer Adam Blandin’s Real Time Population Survey here: https://t.co/Q0Vz1ps8Fj
— VCU Business (@VCUBusiness) February 5, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, we invite you to explore the Health and Wellness Library's research guide on Vaccinations.
Learn how vaccines work, vaccine safety and more: https://t.co/47GJBJGf2U#WednesdayWellness #COVID #Vaccine #Immunization #MedEd #MedLibs pic.twitter.com/fWqsTfcY8l
— VCU Health Sciences Library (@VCUHSLibrary) January 13, 2021
News making headlines – A study led by Dr. Jeanine Guidry, assistant professor/director of the Media+Health Lab – assesses U.S. adults' willingness to get COVID vaccine finds more than 50% unlikely under emergency use authorization. https://t.co/mWpU43u7is pic.twitter.com/XhFfuWXMUw
— The Robertson School (@RobertsonSchool) December 16, 2020
In Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Dr. Judy Twigg discusses growing international demand for China and Russia’s COVID-19 vaccines despite uncertainties about the approval processes in both countries. Read it here: https://t.co/W5NLP2cdD9
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) February 8, 2021
Watch Dr. Twigg's interview here: https://t.co/hnFqLknEfY
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) February 5, 2021
Read “Stuck between the pandemic and politics, some countries ban rivals’ vaccines” here: https://t.co/I0a77sQstl
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) February 4, 2021
PRI’s (Public Radio International) “The World” featured Dr. Judy Twigg in an interview about Russia’s “Sputnik V” COVID-19 vaccine. Listen to Dr. Twigg’s PRI interview here: https://t.co/8FUs8cKF0y
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) February 3, 2021
In The New Yorker magazine, Dr. Judy Twigg discusses the political and public health consequences of the Russian government’s rollout of its “Sputnik V” COVID-19 vaccine. Read “The Sputnik V Vaccine and Russia’s Race to Immunity,” at: https://t.co/0KuptqaYJW
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) February 2, 2021
Read Dr. Twigg’s article, “Russia’s Questionable Claims Overshadow Good Sputnik V Vaccine," here: https://t.co/35F1FTv60l.
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) January 25, 2021
In a NewsNation (WGN America) television interview, Dr. John Aughenbaugh discussed the First Amendment implications of the Inauguration Day security restrictions in Washington, DC. Watch it here: https://t.co/q4y2iwqg2f.
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) January 21, 2021
Assistant Professor Jessica Trisko Darden discusses President-elect Joe Biden’s choice of former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power as the chief Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in this Jewish Insider article: https://t.co/HGouPzHyZP.
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) January 20, 2021
“They probably don’t even know how many vaccines have been distributed and put in people’s arms.” Read more (in English) here: https://t.co/uWda8QxAJP
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) January 15, 2021
Read Dr. Keena's take on the new political dynamics in Washington (starting January 20) in this Q&A story from VCU News: https://t.co/ctGMcFtzXZ
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) January 8, 2021
In the Moscow Times, Dr. Twigg discusses Russia’s efforts to become a global public health leader: https://t.co/aKrpdWJQYZ…. #VCUPoliFaculty #FacultyHighlight #VCUPoli #PoliSciVCU pic.twitter.com/dXf1eMUvrJ
— Political Science at VCU (@VCU_POLI) November 30, 2020
Dr. Natahsa Woods – former @FordFoundation and @vcrlter post-doc @VCU #cpelvcu has always been an inspiration to us and receives the recognition she deserves as one of the top inspiring black scientists! Now @MoravianCollege https://t.co/YIFcB4zlvt @VCUCHS @USLTER @VcuBiology
— Coastal Plant EcoLab (@CPELVCU) January 25, 2021
VCU English professor edits new collection of nine classic Oscar Wilde short stories: The collection is the “perfect distillation of one of the Victorian era’s most remarkable writers.” Read more: https://t.co/NGBAwM5y7q
— VCU College of H&S (@VCUCHS) December 17, 2020
Congratulations to Wilder School alum Sheriff Karl Leonard (Cert.’97/GPA) who has been selected by @ACJS_National as a recipient of the Academy Leadership and Innovation Award. #VCU https://t.co/SYOCfoJtBz
— VCU Wilder School (@VCUWilderSchool) February 1, 2021
Be sure to tune in as 66th Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder will be honored at the 43rd annual @VAUnion1865 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Celebration virtually on Jan. 18. Congrats, @GovernorWilder! #MLKDay https://t.co/1SqCRYC73U
— VCU Wilder School (@VCUWilderSchool) January 12, 2021
History was made #onthisday in 1990 when @GovernorWilder was elected as the nation's first African American governor. Wilder broke a number of racial barriers in Virginia politics and remains actively engaged in his home state.
Video courtesy of @VCUWilderSchool via YouTube. pic.twitter.com/a4YGQrP6Nl
— America 250 (@America250) January 13, 2021
https://twitter.com/khafner15/status/1349799243230433288
In the aftermath of the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, the way public events are held in Washington and state capitals across the U.S. has likely changed permanently, @VCUWilderSchool Prof. William Pelfrey tells @CBS6. https://t.co/rBZuzWHFMC
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 21, 2021
Technology developed by @VCUCHS @VCUMassey researchers could upend DNA sequencing for diagnosing certain DNA mutations. https://t.co/IvhE0YB4uj
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 28, 2021
A new collection edited by @VCU_POLI Prof. @AndrewMurphy123, explores the political writings of William Penn, Pennsylvania’s founder and an early leader in the movement for religious liberty. https://t.co/jYDHkiF6kN
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 20, 2021
The annual Black Lives Matter RVA Art Show features works from dozens of artists, among them several with VCU connections. https://t.co/SbnAqjVuWB
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) February 4, 2021
Students who took a @VCUCHS math class, “Introduction to Mathematical Biology," in fall 2019 and spring 2020 have so far published six research papers in top journals. Another two papers have been accepted for publication, and two more have been submitted. https://t.co/VH0Q078vtW
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) February 2, 2021
Only 14% of Virginians felt that the policies to address systemic racism passed during the General Assembly's special session confront the issue, according to a @VCUWilderSchool @OPPOatVCU poll. https://t.co/LZhaIlqpRe
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 15, 2021
More than 8 in 10 Virginians said they did not have enough information to approve or disapprove of the state budget passed during the most recent General Assembly special session, according to a new @VCUWilderSchool @OPPOatVCU poll. https://t.co/ssyQ11KdnY
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 12, 2021
“Some of the images I saw [Jan. 6] would make great recruitment videos, recruitment paraphernalia for future domestic terrorists,” @VCUWilderSchool Prof. William Pelfrey tells @ImBrendanKing. “Right-wing extremism just got a huge shot in the arm.” https://t.co/UjHbRrttLD
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 8, 2021
What will be the impact of the pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol?@VCUWilderSchool homeland security expert William Pelfrey says: “One could not have designed better recruiting images and video” for extremists. https://t.co/zJglwG4yZS
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) January 7, 2021
Why Your Kid Wears Shorts in Winter: While adults freeze in cold weather, children have a secret weapon. @VCUHealth Dr. Francesco Celi talks with @nytimes @NYTParenting. https://t.co/OW24ReVRdq
— VCU News Center (@VCUnews) February 3, 2021
"The bottom line for the general public is get what you can get when you can get it," said infectious disease expert Michael Stevens, M.D. "The vaccine, from a population level, will help to start to get a handle on the pandemic."
https://t.co/W4cbk9bXKZ— VCU (@VCU) February 12, 2021
In the COVID-19 era, @VCUWilderSchool's Capital Semester unfolds differently.
"The students have to assert themselves, ask for work and be observant about what's going on in the office. I've been really impressed," said instructor Paula Otto.https://t.co/arSLyXmBHY
— VCU (@VCU) February 12, 2021
Hidden In Plain Site: Richmond is a website and virtual reality experience chronicling the Black experience in the river city since the arrival of the first enslaved people.https://t.co/bQ6xZEQbHx
— VCU (@VCU) February 11, 2021
2020 was a year unlike any other, testing our resolve and asking us to adapt to new ways of teaching, learning, conducting research, advocating for social change and providing patient care that saves and improves lives.https://t.co/xnm86CDcqA
— VCU (@VCU) February 11, 2021
Three VCU alumni will discuss their experience with the Northwest Passage Project during a panel discussion at the debut of the documentary “Frozen Obsession” during the 11th annual RVA Environmental Film Festival Feb. 12.https://t.co/YUfzf0Bxng
— VCU (@VCU) February 10, 2021
Three VCU alumni will discuss their experience with the Northwest Passage Project during a panel discussion at the debut of the documentary “Frozen Obsession” during the 11th annual RVA Environmental Film Festival Feb. 12.https://t.co/YUfzf0Bxng
— VCU (@VCU) February 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/VCU/status/1359216795509534728
In total, 20 @VCU_Brandcenter alumni had a hand in creating 14 ads that aired during Super Bowl LV.
All faced challenges in the creative process, working remotely.https://t.co/f0RSm1os2k
— VCU (@VCU) February 9, 2021
Improving gender diversity is leading to greater opportunities in the industry for other underrepresented voices, as well as better, more authentic advertisements, according to panelists at a recent @RobertsonSchool event.https://t.co/yorvxenn3k
— VCU (@VCU) February 9, 2021
Student volunteers are answering the call, through the VCU Vaccine Corps.
Nearly 1,200 people — more than 900 of them students, alongside faculty, staff and @VCUHealth team members — have expressed interest in volunteering.
https://t.co/4xoI7tXRNW— VCU (@VCU) February 8, 2021
Two @VCUCHS Chemistry faculty members will receive awards from the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society.https://t.co/oAxnjOQ1st
— VCU (@VCU) February 8, 2021
It is important to be grounded in the nuance and rich history of McDonald’s and other fast-food in African American communities and “understand that fast food is not just about our desire to eat,” said author Marcia Chatelain, Ph.D.https://t.co/OxfwkPdPRW
— VCU (@VCU) February 6, 2021
Your future Chevy, GMC or Caddy will be electric, GM announced earlier this week.
“China is driving General Motors because General Motors is actually larger in China than it is in the United States,” said VCU auto expert George Hoffer.https://t.co/ozduCWn0p9
— VCU (@VCU) February 5, 2021
https://twitter.com/VCU/status/1357718154189897728
Congratulations to @VCUENGR on the opening of the new Engineering Research Building.
We expect great research, learning and partnerships to thrive here.https://t.co/NMYgx19YGd
— VCU (@VCU) February 4, 2021
Undergrads in “Introduction to Mathematical Biology” have co-authored multiple papers in academic journals, with more in the pipeline.
A slate of real-world problems embedded in the course helps explain how.https://t.co/sFhDuH4koQ
— VCU (@VCU) February 3, 2021
Curious what kind of courses are available?
We spoke with instructors about some notable picks. https://t.co/qmdJwwyaQZ
— VCU (@VCU) February 2, 2021
An instructional intervention called Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention is helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities avoid unhealthy situations and relationships.https://t.co/fCxd7iXi5f
— VCU (@VCU) January 30, 2021
Researchers at @VCUHealthHeart have received a $5.4M grant from @nih_nhlbi @NIH to study how chemotherapy can weaken the heart and to seek insights on how to protect it.https://t.co/v7WfUGsLYO
— VCU (@VCU) January 29, 2021
You've seen the new @VCUENGR Research Building take shape.
Now, it's time for a (virtual) look inside on Wednesday, Feb. 3.https://t.co/oitap79rRf
— VCU (@VCU) January 29, 2021
We asked faculty, students and staff the lessons they learned over the past year for maintaining mental and physical health, succeeding academically and combating loneliness.https://t.co/fQLIC2MvSp
— VCU (@VCU) January 28, 2021
.@ICAVCU will present “Harold Mendez: Let us gather in a flourishing way” Feb. 26 through June 27.https://t.co/RN728MViyX
— VCU (@VCU) January 27, 2021
Latest Real-Time Population Survey shows 'many workers who were working prior to the pandemic are still struggling to find work.'https://t.co/XPWw9D1J50
— VCU (@VCU) January 27, 2021
VCU is aware of and monitoring internet connection problems currently being experienced on the East Coast.
Updates via @VCUTechStatus as available. https://t.co/Df37N1gMpa
— VCU (@VCU) January 26, 2021
Telemedicine is among the seemingly-endless pivots toward online services during the pandemic.
Now, studies supported by @VCUresearch and @VCU_CCTR will help determine 'whether it works, how it works and how we can improve it.'https://t.co/lXWkW42NxE
— VCU (@VCU) January 26, 2021
Have questions about Entry Pass, which goes into effect today?
Learn more about the green check✅here.https://t.co/Gbr6pyhFu3
— VCU (@VCU) January 25, 2021
Today, law enforcement expect some Lobby Day participants to legally possess (open carry) firearms near the State Capitol complex and both campus locations.@VCUPD are working with regional law enforcement partners to monitor traffic and promote safety.https://t.co/bAgVGT1Ngw
— VCU (@VCU) January 18, 2021
More than 7 in 10 Virginians say they are likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new statewide poll by @VCUWilderSchool.
That represents a 13 percent increase ⬆️ since September.https://t.co/WC1fzXAAmx
— VCU (@VCU) January 15, 2021
VCU’s deans have identified about 2,100 clinical students who qualify for vaccination – starting as soon as today, January 12.
Students, faculty and staff who qualify will hear from their school or college on how to make a vaccination appointment.https://t.co/mq73sEyPH1
— VCU (@VCU) January 12, 2021
50-50 Senate makes 'cooperation between the parties a necessity to advance policy and to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to stop a filibuster,' says @VCU_POLI assistant professor.https://t.co/mkG0hw2Fa6
— VCU (@VCU) January 9, 2021
Speaking to a group that included @GovernorVA, @VCUpresident, a panel of public health & infectious disease experts and members of the African American faith community, Dr. Fauci underscored the “extraordinary” racial and ethnic disparities of the pandemic https://t.co/5OrwBJf8Wv
— VCU (@VCU) January 9, 2021
In “Confronting Totalitarian Minds,” timely lessons from the past, the forthcoming book by VCU professor Aspen Brinton is inspired by Czech philosopher Jan Patočka and examines the use of dissidence to challenge leaders to be more democratic.https://t.co/sldpa1Numv
— VCU (@VCU) January 8, 2021
Professor in @VCUWilderSchool Homeland Security and Preparedness program weighs in on aftermath of Capitol invasion.
'Future protests in Washington and other locations will likely face much more heavily armed police and military personnel.'https://t.co/7FPZwBa2HV
— VCU (@VCU) January 8, 2021
Saunders registered as a bone marrow donor seven years ago, as a freshman at VCU.
Now a doctoral student, she had the opportunity to save a life.https://t.co/YrGAodEMib
— VCU (@VCU) January 8, 2021