VCU Institute for Women's Health

Research Development Groups

Research Development Groups bring together faculty from different disciplines across the University around particular topic areas to engage in research development with the goal of fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations, evaluating funding opportunities, and submitting research proposals and joint publications. IWH has several active research development groups and is always looking to add new topic areas.  

Current Active Research Development Groups:

• Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Assault – Co-chaired by Kellie Carlyle and Abigail Conley 
• Perinatal Mental Health – Co-chaired by Patricia Kinser and Susan Bodnar-Deren 
• Addiction and Women’s Health – Co-chaired by Dace Svikis and Caitlin Martin 
• Female Athletes - Co-chaired by Jessie Oldham and Kelsey Hagan
  
• Musculoskeletal Health in Women - Co-chaired by Barbara Boyan and Gretchen Neigh
  
• Cancer in Women - Co-Chaired by Oxana Palesh and Paula Bos 
  
• AI and Women’s Health 
  
• Faculty Advancement 
  
• Nutrition and Women’s Health 
  

Interested in joining or creating a Research Development Group, contact: Dr. Molly M. Hyer; molly.hyer@vcuhealth.org