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Every day VCU Radiation Sciences students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
Radiography Program Updates: Winter 2025
During spring break, a tour through Germany and France gave students a glimpse into the history of medical imaging, helping them understand the profession’s origins and evolution of safety in today’s practice. Other recent highlights include launching into clinical rotations, faculty research and hands-on learning.
Sonography Program Updates: Winter 2025
In its first five years, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has graduated more than 20 students. The past year included international research presentations by faculty and expanded lab facilities for students.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Updates: Winter 2025
New program affiliates will provide broader clinical experiences and opportunities for students, in news from Nuclear Medicine this year.
From battlefield to X-ray suite: Joe McCampbell’s mission at VCU
After retiring from a 21-year U.S. Army career, Joe McCampbell was drawn to radiation sciences through an aptitude assessment. Today, he applies his leadership, teaching experience and adaptability to support patients as a student in the Radiation Sciences program.
Interdepartment collaboration expands student perspective on aging and care
A collaboration between the Radiology Sciences’ Timmerie Cohen, Ph.D. and Gerontology’s Jenny Inker, Ph.D. is examining and hopes to ultimately shift the attitudes of Radiation Sciences students toward aging and older adults. Their work represents some of the first research to directly address ageism across health care professions.
Spring global studies programs expand learning beyond classroom
Students traveled to Europe during spring break for immersive study-abroad experiences. They visited historical sites and engaged with diverse health systems, experiences that enhanced not only their academic understanding but also their cultural empathy and professional growth.
Meet the driving force behind Team USA
When the top combined driving competitors gathered in France this month to vie for the world’s championship, a 35-year College of Health Professions administrator was at the center of the American effort. Selected by US Equestrian as the chef d’équipe, or team manager, Jeff Legg ensured the country’s single-horse drivers were ready to pursue a medal.
VCU Nuclear Medicine Concentration Energized by New Faculty
Heidy Palacios and Charlie Downing arrive at The College of Health Professions ready to demystify nuclear medicine – and showcase the rewarding career paths awaiting graduates
Class of 2024: Cancer survivor Geoffrey Robb has lived his work
The Navy veteran brings experience and empathy to the classroom and to patient care in clinical radiation sciences.
From One Technologist to Another – COVID-19 Questions Answered
Mark Crosthwaite, M.Ed., CNMT, PET, RS, FSNMMI-TS, and president of the US Society of Nuclear Medicine-Technologist Section, took part in an interview regarding the impact of COVID-19 on nuclear medicine technologists. The article is published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
