Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health

Data registry + early career mentoring + undergrad research + community impact.

Mission

Virginia Commonwealth University's Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health (IRBEH) is an interdisciplinary institute with the mission of advancing scientific understanding in the area of behavioral and emotional health, and applying this knowledge to support mental health and wellbeing in our university and the broader community, through innovative coursework, programming and collaborations.

Goals

• Maintain and grow the Spit for Science Registry as a research resource for VCU and the broader scientific community.
• Provide mentoring, networking, and community-bridging opportunities for faculty and trainees working in the area of behavioral and emotional health.
• Grow undergraduate research opportunities, with special attention to serving students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences.
• Develop programs aimed at bringing research to the community