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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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Virginia Tech and Children’s National launch new pilot awards to advance children’s health research , articleTwo cross-institutional teams will study brain circuit changes in Down syndrome and persistent lung infections in cystic fibrosis.
Date: Feb 12, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Theus , articleMeet Michelle Theus, faculty member at VMCVM since 2012, whose work bridges neuroscience and collaborative learning. Passionate about mentoring, she finds purpose in helping students grow into confident thinkers and researchers. Whether exploring brain injury repair or encouraging resilience through failure, Michelle brings curiosity, compassion, and imagination to everything she does—including caring for her crew of cats, chickens, pigeons, and koi at home.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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Neurons within the brain localize genetic messages using simple rules, study finds , articleA new eNeuro study from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute reveals how neurons organize genetic messages that support learning and memory — and what that means for medical conditions.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Yukitaka Kani , articleMeet Yukitaka Kani, an assistant professor of anatomy who joined the veterinary college in August 2024. He aspires to keep calm in every situation, and is inspired by his father, a man of few words but strong actions, and Albert Einstein, who said "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." He loves being part of the education of the next generation of veterinarians, particularly feeling fulfilled when that light comes on and a student says "That makes sense." Yukitaka also loves going home at the end of the day and sharing a bowl of ice cream with his wife.
Date: Dec 11, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sheryl Coutermarsh-Ott , articleMeet Sheryl Coutermarsh-Ott DVM '11, PhD '17, a proud VMCVM alum and associate clinical professor. Since starting as a large animal husbandry tech in 2004, she’s built a career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and lifelong learning. Whether teaching students or caring for her animals at home, Sheryl brings warmth, kindness, and a passion for discovery to everything she does.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
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Veterinary professor promotes pathology without borders , articleFrancisco Carvallo teaches outside in the heat to spread veterinary knowledge to Nicaragua and other Latin American countries.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 - -
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From death sentence to Olympic competition, the 'harebrained idea' that's saving horses , articleHow Jessica Gilbertie's breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine's most stubborn infections.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Meet the Fabulous Fralin Five , articleJoshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
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Breaking the parasite's code , articleVeterinary college researcher discovers fatal weakness in parasite affecting 40 million Americans.
Date: Oct 14, 2025 - -
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The veterinary student hunting invisible enemies , articleFor Charlotte Nyblade, breakthrough moments happen not when an animal walks out healthy, but when a virus glows bright green under specialized light.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Rana Estaleen , articleMeet Rana Estaleen, a Ph.D. student in the BMVS program at VMCVM. With a background in biology and chemistry, she’s passionate about advancing science to help others. Inspired by her sister and fueled by faith, Rana is currently researching arthritis and hopes to one day publish her work.
Date: Oct 01, 2025 - -
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Veterinary student supports care for millions of tilapia , articleSebastien Banos took on an externship caring for the welfare of millions of creatures at Blue Ridge Aquaculture, a large indoor aquatic tilapia breeding and production facility.
Date: Sep 26, 2025 -
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