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Article ItemCategory: impact Clinical trial at Virginia Tech provides dog with comfort and innovative treatment that could help other pets with cancer , article
Rather than pursuing aggressive surgical intervention, the dog's owner learned about a clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: May 20, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics Class of 2025: Thomas Lu named Outstanding Senior for the Bradley Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering , article
Thomas Lu is an expert juggler. Whether he’s flawlessly balancing his two majors and three minors with his research work at the Vlaisavljevich Research Lab, or participating in the actual juggling club he founded, Lu never lets a ball drop.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: impact Brotherly bond sparks biomedical impact , video
Thomas Lu, a senior in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, is using his talents in technology to forge a path into biomedical engineering and make the world a better place for people like his brother, Gordon. Together with his research advisor, Eli Vlaisavljevich, and other classmates, Lu has developed advanced, robotically guided histotripsy systems for treating bone cancer. He shares how his family has shaped his outlook on life, how we can see ourselves in technology, and his passion for helping others.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Pet iguana successfully treated for cancer at Virginia Tech animal cancer center , article
When their well-trained 6-foot iguana developed cancer, the Smiths turned to cutting-edge treatment at the veterinary college's Roanoke hospital.
Date: Apr 25, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction AI-backed saliva test shows promise for flagging chemotherapy risk, early results indicate , article
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists developed a saliva-based artificial intelligence screening method that could flag patients at risk for dangerous side effects from a widely used chemotherapy drug.
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Researchers investigate low-intensity electrical pulses to help the immune system fight cancer , article
High-intensity electrical pulses have been medically used to destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue. But lower-intensity pulses may have a different effect — they reshape the battlefield, making tumors more vulnerable to the body’s own defenses.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research ‘Milestone’ discovery may unlock the true biomedical might of exosomes , article
Researchers identified a freeze-drying process to produce, warehouse, and deliver a wound-healing medicine for cancer patients, military troops, and industrial workers exposed to radiation.
Date: Apr 15, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: impact Big dog, even bigger mission , article
Frida, a cane corso, lived a joyous life that was extended by treatment at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center that may help other dogs and people live longer, fuller lives.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Finding community and focus in interdisciplinary cancer research , article
Doctoral student Blanka Bordas had not planned to work in Washington, D.C., as she earned her degree, but opted to do so for the chance to work with an outstanding mentor on cancer research
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Eli Vlaisavljevich talks about the cancer-fighting bubbles of histotripsy , article
Vlaisavljevich explained the mechanics of how histotripsy, a novel ultrasound therapy for cancer treatment, works, its clinical applications, and the body's immune response to it.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Histotripsy: What is it and how does it work? , video
On this episode of Engineering Explains… What is histotripsy? Where is histotripsy available? What are the side effects? Is it only for the liver? Can it be used in other applications? Eli Vlaisavljevich provides his expertise on the fascinating field of non-invasive cancer therapy! While bubbles, clouds, and funny looking speakers may sound imaginary, histotripsy is the real deal. By using targeted ultrasound frequencies, it provides a friendlier alternative to the traditional radiation or surgical counterparts, creating a safe, highly precise tool for treating more than just cancer. Want to know more about what histotripsy is? See Eli's lab below: https://ultrasound-lab.beam.vt.edu/
Date: Feb 13, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech expand research partnership to advance pediatric health , article
The partnership brings together Children’s National, ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and Virginia Tech, a leading academic research institution.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Graduate student’s research goal: Improve outcomes for brain cancer patients , article
A Jeanine L. Matte Fellowship will help advance Samantha Howerton’s doctoral research into personalized therapies for glioblastoma.
Date: Jan 29, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: academics John Robertson honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 34 years, Robertson made significant contributions to alleviate human and animal suffering through his work developing novel medical tests and biomedical devices
Date: Jan 15, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: research New Virginia Tech cancer researcher seeks to understand and predict deadly tumor metastasis , article
Shenglin Mei, the newest principal investigator of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, D.C., applies computational biology, genetics, and immunology to study cancer’s spread away from the primary tumor.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech researcher receives collaborative grant to improve cancer therapies , article
Professor Padma Rajagopalan, industry partner Ramona Optics, and Wake Forest Medical School received a $2.4 million National Institute of Health Small Business Innovation Research grant to design 3D liver organoids using patient derived cells and new microscopy imaging technology.
Date: Nov 27, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Fralin Biomedical Research Institute spinoff company translates science into peptide drugs targeting cancer stem cells , article
Bioentrepreneur Samy Lamouille recently joined a Johnson & Johnson life science and health care incubator, opening new avenues for networking and development.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech researchers find menthol restrictions may drive smokers to healthier alternatives , article
Scientists find when menthol is unavailable, smokers may shift to nicotine replacement options, which could have good health benefits.
Date: Oct 31, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Virginia Tech students named 2024 Astronaut Scholars , article
College of Science students Chloe Nyhart and Stephen Argauer earned spots in the highly competitive 2024 class of Astronaut Scholars.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 - -
Article ItemCategory: research Cancer researcher wants to make treatment better, more accessible , article
DaeYong Lee, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, aims to use biomaterials to improve cancer immunotherapy and reduce disparities in treatment outcomes.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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