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Exploring a rare genetic disorder that almost exclusively affects girls , articleA geneticist who uncovered the cause of Rett syndrome will share how her discovery continues to fuel brain-development research at the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
Date: Apr 25, 2025 - -
Video ItemBrain School Brings Neuroscience to Life , video
More than 150 curious minds gathered in Roanoke for Brain School, an exciting event hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Attendees explored the wonders of the brain through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and expert lectures from leading neuroscientists at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 24, 2025 - -
Video ItemPostdoctoral Excellence Awards celebrate promising scientific research , video
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Postdoctoral Excellence Awards, established through the generosity of Mary Denton Roberts and David Lyerly, recognize exceptional research potential and professional development. The most recent recipients are Ignacio Aiello, Xiaobo Wu, and Mark Renton. The awards recognize the potential for impactful individual scientific contributions. Recipients are selected based on the likelihood that their research proposal will lead to novel contributions as well as their mentors' ability to enhance their professional development. Roberts taught microbiology and immunology at Radford University from 1980 to 2006. Lyerly is a co-founder and chief science officer of the Blacksburg-based medical diagnostics company TechLab Inc. He and colleague Tracy Wilkins founded the company in 1989, based on discoveries from their research on Clostridium difficile, the major cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and colitis.
Date: Mar 11, 2025 - -
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Statewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation , articleVirginia Tech is collaborating with the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance and Carilion Clinic to lead efforts to strengthen Southwest Virginia’s position at the forefront of fields such as medical devices, oncology therapeutic research, and neurotechnology.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech student explores promising treatment avenue for lupus , articleWith support from a new National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award F30 award, Oakland is exploring an approach that uses DNA-like molecules that imitate bacterial DNA and have the potential to possibly ease lupus symptoms.
Date: Dec 17, 2024 - -
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At Hokie Pitch, graduate students present business plans for biomedical innovations , articleTranslational biology, medicine, and health graduate students gathered for a "Shark Tank"-style event, pitching research-driven commercialization ideas to solve health problems.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 - -
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Roanoke initiative shapes next generation of health science researchers , articleThis fall, a third cohort of Virginia Tech undergraduate students began the Integrated Health Sciences and Research experience.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 - -
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Hokies Give Back: A spotlight on Roanoke campus Date: Oct 23, 2024 - -
Video ItemGroundbreaking Virginia Tech Graduate Program marks decade of transdisciplinary education , video
The Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, headquartered on the Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, celebrated its first 10 years recently by inviting back alumni now serving in academia, industry and policy-making for a symposium.
Date: Oct 17, 2024 - -
Video ItemWarren Bickel, global pioneer in addiction recovery research, leaves lasting legacy , video
A hallmark of his career has been his collaborative approach to science, which was highlighted during a celebration of his career. He has mentored 14 doctoral students and 30 postdoctoral researchers, and served on the editorial board of 16 journals.
Date: Oct 02, 2024 - -
Video ItemUnlocking Secrets of the Mind , video
Pendleton Read Montague Jr., a computational neuroscientist at Virginia Tech, is on a mission to unlock the mysteries of the human mind. His work, a bridge between psychology and cutting-edge neuroscience, is redefining our understanding of how we think, feel, and perceive the world.
Date: Sep 30, 2024 - -
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Summer students share findings at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute symposium , articleDuring the programs at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, high school and university undergraduate students tackle research questions in the biomedical and health sciences.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital, and industry experts explore the impact of AI on health care , articleWhile exploring the potential of artificial intelligence, old fashioned networking and human relationships held the floor.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 - -
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Cancer researcher wants to make treatment better, more accessible , articleDaeYong 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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Applications open Oct. 1 for medical school’s immersive undergraduate program , articleThe Early Identification Program provides intensive preparation over two summer sessions for rising undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Date: Sep 18, 2024 - -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to host talks by nationally renowned AI, cancer, addiction experts , articleSeveral renowned scientists, including members of the U.S. National Academies of Medicine, Science, and Engineering, will talk about the research making headlines at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute during the 2024-25 academic year.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 - -
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Senior health science industry innovation leader joins Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC , articleSally Allain, formerly the Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS @ Washington, D.C., has been named the chief of health sciences growth and innovation officer with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and the Office of Health Sciences and Technology.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 - -
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John Chappell to direct Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program , articleBuilding on a decade of growth, the interdisciplinary research program prepares graduates for impactful careers in a dynamic biomedical landscape.
Date: Jul 29, 2024 - -
Video ItemThe virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech scientists find , video
An animated simulation of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, adapts and mutates to survive in a new host, such as common wildlife.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 - -
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New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors , articleBurst sine wave electroporation was found to cause less damage to cells and tissue but more disruption to the blood-brain barrier.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
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