Dra. Dina García

Founder @cientificas_mke| Assistant Professor |Director, Kalpulli Research Group| Advisor, @SACNAS at VCU Chapter|Social Justice| ΣΛΓ|Opinions my own

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

#Sisepudo I’m graduating with a M.Ed. Educational Leadership from the @vcusoe Yesterday I had the honor of having Sania, an undergraduate research assistant in my group, don me during the @VCU Latine Achievement Ceremony. #Classof2023 https://t.co/sjWSwv8xRk

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

@VCU Proud of @sbs_vcu doctoral scholars Ghader & Dip for presenting their research today at @VCU ‘s 28th Annual #GraduateResearch Symposium! As SBS Graduate Program Director, I’m thrilled to see them represent our program with such excellence and passion. #thisispublichealth

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

It’s been an eventful month beginning w/ Kalpulli Research Group’s #undergraduate trainee Radhi Desai presenting her #research at the Virginia Collegiate Honors Council’s Conference at @VSU_1882 Her work focuses on caregiver wellness & #oralhealth caregiving for children w/IDDs.

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

@VCU Still beaming with joy after watching Radhi Desai brilliantly defend her honors thesis in #psychology yesterday! Her work is anexample of cross-disciplinary research—bridging #dentistry, #publichealth, and psychology. Grateful to her amazing committee for supporting her journey.

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Thank you @sbs_vcu familia for the heartfelt congratulations! Special shout out to my chair Dr. LaRose for her continued support and unwavering efforts to cultivate a department culture where #mentorship and #teaching are valued and where faculty can thrive. #inspired #sisepudo

[VCU Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences @sbs_vcu]

A HUGE congratulations to @DraKalpulli , who received the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award at the VCU State of the Research address last week! Pictured is Dra. Garcia with Radhi Desai, an undergrad student in psychology and pre-dentistry, and Dr. Jessica LaRose, Chair of SBS.

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

@DrOswaldoMoreno felicidades 🔥🔥🔥

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

@NeNe_LaShaun @VCU ☺️thanks for the support ♥️

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group trainee Aashka Patel for being selected as one of three @VCU scholars who will present their #research at the upcoming Inaugural #UndergraduateResearch Showcase at the Capital on February 6, 2025, from 3-5 pm EST. https://t.co/P0IsTvf8eR

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Feeling full of joy as we celebrate the newly minted Dr. Nixon R. Araúz! As my 1st doc student, I grew so much as a mentor thanks to him. Excited to see him continue moving forward in his career, always with purpose & impact. #sisepudo #classof2024 https://t.co/myo8RqIfhA

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

As Fall 2024 wraps up, I’m incredibly proud of the Kalpulli Research Group trainees: 3 #research presentations, 7 #abstracts submitted, 1 #thesis proposal, & 1 upcoming #dissertation defense. Learn more about us @ https://t.co/LM0qPWpabE #proudmentor #welooklikescientists

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Congrats to Radhi Desai on her #undergraduate honors thesis proposal meeting today! As her mentor, I'm excited about her #research on how #caregiver #wellness influences #oralhealth caregiving for children with IDDs. S/o to her committee, Dr. Ellen Carpenter & @DrOswaldoMoreno

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Huge shoutout to the @SACNAS at @VCU student chapter for hosting a #resume and #personalstatement workshop tonight! Grateful for the opportunity to learn and connect with fellow sacnistas on campus! #SACNAS #StudentSuccess #CareerDevelopment #applicationseason

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group #undergraduate trainees for presenting their #research at the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia Conference #NURVa2024 hosted by @VSU_1882 Check out highlights from the event:https://t.co/bpRK7VnNij #proudmentor #publichealth

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Congratulations to Kalpulli Research Group undergraduate trainee Mariah X. Cropp for presenting "Correlates of HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Latinx/a/o in the Greater Richmond area" at the 32nd Annual #McNairScholars #Research Conference at @UMBC
#sisepudo https://t.co/qw5cdBruVf

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

We're kicking off Latinx/a/o Heritage Month with an atlas of inspiring #scientists I'm honored to be recognized in this list alongside amazing scholars & colegas. Muchísimas gracias to the scholars who made the #LatinxAtlas possible. Check it out here👇

https://t.co/F5okeY74Mp

[VA Community Health Worker Association @chwofva]

Virginia CHWs,
Let's celebrate National CHW Awareness Week starting this Monday August 26 thru August 30th!
SHOW OFF your GREEN SWAG and TAG the National Association of CHWs and the Virginia Association of CHWs through social media
X= @chwofva

[AADOCR @AADOCR]

People living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to dental infections, which can affect their overall health. It’s time to honor the Bali Declaration and integrate dental professionals within the healthcare team committed to achieving the aims of @UNAIDS. #EndAIDS

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

Ended my week with @sacnas at @vcu, fulfilling chapter advisor duties and working with the chapter president and graduate council lead to plan Fall 2024 activities. Keep up with our chapter here👉🏽 https://t.co/xwnjE8We1W #sacnas #communityinSTEM

[Dra. Dina García @DraKalpulli]

I’m starting off the academic year as the Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Program Director at the @vcu SOPH. Today, I had the pleasure of welcoming a new cohort of doctoral students to our program! #thisispublichealth