Autumn 2020

WATCHMAN device: We lead the clinical trial

New undergraduate research programs provide career-level experiences

Gifts of every size make an impact on research, education and patient care

VCU Health’s extracorporeal life support program earns coveted Gold Level ELSO Award

Networking event celebrates research and relationships

VCU Health cardiology and heart surgery programs rank among top 50 in the nation

VCU Medical Center is one of seven U.S. clinical trial sites for the world’s most advanced artificial heart.

Raymond Hill needed a new heart — and fast. The Fredericksburg, Virginia, resident suffered from congestive heart failure, and in March 2020, his health was rapidly declining.