When treating patients facing life-threatening injuries and illnesses, Scalea, chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, says, ‘I simply go into my zone.’

In recent decades, the risks have declined among cancer survivors, with notable exceptions in female lung cancer and male bladder cancer survivors, as well as among those first diagnosed with cancer at older ages.

The 450,000-square-foot center will replace outdated facilities and accelerate VCU's groundbreaking research and cutting-edge health sciences programs.

‘These facilities represent a shared strategic commitment to advancing Virginia's health and innovation economy,’ said VCU President Michael Rao.

Khraibut, who will work for the Ministry of Health in her home country, said VCU has ‘helped shape me into the person I am today.’

Duval led VCU Health from 2003 to 2016, overseeing the system’s growth, including the additions of Children’s Hospital of Richmond and Community Memorial Hospital, and its growing acclaim for patient care and safety.

Benjamin Bloom and Blake Carroll are excited to continue their clinical journeys at VCU while serving children and their families.

Richard Marconi is developing a test for babesiosis, a growing threat to humans and animals.