The VIP Lab

08/06/2024

Do you v**e? We are investigating heart and lung health in young people that v**e (18 to 29 years old). Compensation is included. For more information, contact the VIP team at theviplab@vcu.edu or at 804-396- 4498.

VCU Clinical Trials VCU Health Richmond Health and Wellness Group

11/07/2023

Introducing team for Fall 2024 ! We are so excited to continue our journey studying with our amazing team! Check out our website at https://www.theviplab.org/ to learn more!

10/30/2023

We had an amazing weekend supporting Live Red Foundation at the Regency Mile! The Regency Mile is the largest timed youth race in Richmond - and even better -- the money raised supports their mission to offer free fitness programs in communities that need it most. Now that is a mission that we can get behind! 💙💪❤

10/23/2023

Last Saturday, The VIP Lab participated in the Richmond Heart Walk to promote . We are so proud to continue partnering with the American Heart Association for a world of longer, healthier lives ❤️

09/30/2023

September is awareness month! Vascular diseases are one the leading causes of death around the globe. Check out our website site to learn more about vascular diseases and avoid getting them before experiencing signs and symptoms.

https://www.theviplab.org/

09/29/2023

This week we had the honor of joining Communities In Schools of Virginia at their Summit, celebrating 25 years of service to the kids in our communities! We shared how building resilience and healthy habits can help overcome the effects of early childhood stress, leading to better health outcomes! 💙🫁💪

We are so proud of the work they are doing, and appreciate the opportunity to support their mission! !

05/23/2023

What are you up to now that the spring semester is over?! You can find the VIP Lab team in full effect this summer - so come check us out in the lab or follow us to see what events we are hitting near you!

Interested in learning more about our research in heart and lung health? Contact us to hear about studies with open enrollment!

11/14/2022

November is ! We're joining NHLBI and its program to raise awareness about this serious lung disease that affects millions of Americans. Find resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/copd-learn-more-breathe-better/copd-awareness-month

10/26/2022

Do you have a ❤️ for science like we do?!

If you are a youth or teen, we want to hear what you love about science - or what careers in science you are looking foward to! Drop a comment below!👇

We are looking for opportunities to engage with the community to teach our young people and their parents about heart 🫀 and lung 🫁 health! Please share your ideas for community events we can be involved in!

Check us out using the link below for more information!

VIP stands for Vascular and Integrative Physiology.  That is our fancy way of saying we study how the heart, lungs, veins, arteries and muscles work together in our bodies!  We investigate how these organs look when they are working well, and how we can learn more about diseases that affect the he...

08/18/2022

A very productive summer is coming to an end. The VIP Lab has been working hard the last few months advancing some of our studies, learning new techniques, presenting some new data and also, having some fun!