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Blocking a microRNA reverses deadly lung disease in preclinical study , articleIn a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers led by Yassine Sassi of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that elevated levels of microRNA-224 promoted abnormal cell growth in the lungs’ blood vessels, contributing to disease.
Date: Sep 02, 2026 - -
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NIH bets $2 million on a virologist studying how cells decide to die , articleInside every infection, a microscopic war plays out with sacrifice, deception, and last-minute warnings between cells. A Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine virologist recently won a rare National Institutes of Health award to find out what determines who wins.
Date: Aug 20, 2026 - -
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Veterinary students expand horizons into biomedical research through summer program in 19th year , articleCovering topics ranging from infectious diseases to oncology to public health, 11 students made meaningful contributions to science and gained valuable mentor-led experience that could define a career path.
Date: Aug 13, 2026 - -
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Researchers begin to uncover how cryptococcus shifts from silent infection to killer fungus , articleKirsten Nielsen’s laboratory has identified the "previously unappreciated diversity" of immune cells that keep cryptococcus in check for the vast majority of people who are infected with this potentially deadly fungus.
Date: Aug 06, 2026 - -
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Scientists restore lost protein to reverse lung disease in preclinical models , articleResearchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC identified a protein that helps keep lung blood vessels healthy. Restoring the protein in preclinical models reversed key features of a rare disease that causes dangerously high blood pressure in the lungs.
Date: Jul 30, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sahar Abdelrazek , articleMeet Sahar Abdelrazek, research assistant professor of microbial pathogen metagenomics for the last two years at the veterinary college. Sahar credits her father as her greatest inspiration — from a large rural household of eight siblings, he became a paramedic and eventually the dean of an agricultural college. Sahar believes in "give it a try" as guiding advice — learning from a mistake is better than missing an opportunity.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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For 20 years, this program has been turning veterinarians into biomedical researchers , articleMitchell Caudill's new job as a lab director is the latest proof it works. The program's federal funding was just renewed for another five years.
Date: Jul 15, 2026 - -
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The brain has a brake against seizures. A parasite turns it off , articleThe National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded Ira Blader a five-year grant to answer why a dormant parasite in the brain can suddenly activate and cause seizures.
Date: Jul 09, 2026 - -
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Board of Visitors recognizes veterinary college faculty , articleMany congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 08, 2026 - -
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Roger Ramirez-Barrios told the Class of 2026 they were like parasites. It was a compliment. , articleRoger Ramirez-Barrios walked to the commencement podium holding a secret. The poster tucked under his arm was about to make the Class of 2026 laugh out loud.
Date: May 29, 2026 - -
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Faculty members honored with emeritus title , articleThe Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 10 faculty members at its last quarterly meeting.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college , articleThe challenge of writing grant proposals is a puzzle that intrigues Ohlinger in his new role assisting researchers seeking funds to support their work.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus , articleScientists are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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Bradley Klein honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 34 years, Klein made significant research contributions to the study of neuroscience.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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From charter class to Lifetime Achievement: Bill Pierson’s 40-Year bond with the veterinary college , articleBill Pierson helped build the veterinary college as a first-year student more than 40 years ago and kept coming back to a school that, even in retirement, he still cannot quite leave.
Date: Apr 15, 2026 - -
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Blood cancer researcher aims to stop the disease before it starts , articleSushree Sahoo, assistant professor in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Cancer Research Center — D.C., studies the hidden window between genetic mutation and cancer, seeking ways to intervene before disease ever develops.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
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One Health, many perspectives: Veterinary college marks 35th Annual Research Symposium , articleGraduate and postgraduate students put their research on display, make connections for collaboration.
Date: Apr 09, 2026 - -
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Veterinary college nearly doubles National Institutes of Health funding, climbs to No. 13 nationally , articleStrategic investment in faculty, infrastructure, and research culture produced the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's strongest year of federal funding on record.
Date: Apr 08, 2026 - -
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Veterinary neurosurgeon John Rossmeisl earns National Academy of Inventors recognition , articleDogs and humans are the only mammals that commonly develop spontaneous brain tumors. John Rossmeisl has spent nearly three decades turning that coincidence into 21 patents — and treatments headed for human clinical trials.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Seeing brain tumors through a neuroscience lens , articleCancer researcher Qi Ye investigates how brain tumors can hijack other cell systems to promote their own progression.
Date: Feb 19, 2026 -
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