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Article ItemNew PET imaging breakthrough expands possibilities , article
Chemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans, expanding tracer options and opening possibilities for earlier diagnoses and more precise treatments for hard-to-detect diseases.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Richard Turner, director emeritus, College of Science , article
Turner, former director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute, died Oct. 16 at the age of 82.
Date: Nov 19, 2025 -
Article ItemChemist brings precision with polymers to high school science , article
Chemist Adrian Figg works to create the foundation for the materials of the future by working with a type of macromolecule called polymers. High school students will get to play a key role in his research, getting to do polymer science in their own classrooms.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 -
Article ItemFrom pond to polymer: Algae powers next generation plastics , article
Assistant Professor Josh Worch and his team combined algae with common chemical components to make tough biohybrid plastics that are strong, highly adaptable, and fully recyclable.
Date: Aug 05, 2025 -
Article ItemMaking medicine out of millipedes , article
Defensive secretions from a millipede found in Virginia Tech’s Old Growth Forest could unlock new treatments for neurological diseases and pain.
Date: Jul 29, 2025 -
Article ItemClass of 2025: Stephen Argauer named College of Science Outstanding Senior , article
At Virginia Tech, Argauer became super aware of two elements that led to his all-around success as a student: an intrinsic motivation to always do his best and the importance of having a feedback loop.
Date: May 08, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech chemist makes strides in drug discovery for chronic kidney disease , article
As chronic kidney disease continues to affect millions of Americans, Professor Webster Santos and his team are aiming to disrupt harmful cellular signaling and improve patient outcomes.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemLina Quan named 2024 Early Career Research Program awardee by U.S. Department of Energy , article
Quan’s research focuses on electron spin, a property that influences magnetic behavior and has the potential to unlock new technological possibilities.
Date: Nov 21, 2024