Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Translating an innovation from the research stage into early-stage development for commercialization can be facilitated by using targeted consultant agencies for their area-specific expertise. Those who attend will learn about common practices in evaluating and engaging or hiring consultants. This online event will be hosted by the VCU Institute for Engineering and Medicine, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Visit iem.vcu.edu/events to learn more and register.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/.

The 2022 You First Peer Mentoring application is now open. First-generation college students who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Peer mentors serve as guides to new first-gen students and they benefit from being part of a close-knit group of other first-gen mentors who share experiences, celebrations and friendship. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 8.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/you-first-mentors/.

Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center will operate on Winter Break hours through Jan. 17. See the complete list at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old and interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. What? New, innovative and fun virtual reality games are designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves 24 one-hour appointments scheduled over a 57-week period. Who? The VIGOR Study team consists of professionals in the field who have been selectively chosen and extensively trained. Interested? Contact us at the following URL. You may be compensated for your time. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elsie Baker at MCL@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8766 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.