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Article ItemVirginia Tech neuroscientists discover mitochondria’s role in shaping memory circuits , article
Researchers have revealed a critical process that supports the brain cells needed for learning, memory, and social recognition.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 -
Article ItemStatewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation , article
Virginia 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 -
Article ItemDocs for Morgan: A game of remembrance, community, and support , article
The annual basketball game is more than just a competitive matchup — it’s a powerful tribute to the enduring unity between the Roanoke community, Virginia Tech, and Carilion Clinic in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington’s memory. Now in its 13th year, this beloved tradition remains a night of celebration, remembrance, and support.
Date: Feb 07, 2025 -
Article ItemSpeaker to share important insight on aging and oral health with the medical community , article
Registration is open for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Delta Dental of Virginia’s 14th annual Delta Dental of Virginia Oral Health Endowed Lecture on Jan. 8.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech student explores promising treatment avenue for lupus , article
With 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 -
Article ItemNew 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 ItemAt Hokie Pitch, graduate students present business plans for biomedical innovations , article
Translational 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 -
Article ItemFellowship will help doctoral student explore the neuroscience behind yoga, meditation , article
Nishika Raheja wants to better understand the neurochemistry behind mindfulness practices. She will be supported in that work with a Ray A. Gaskins fellowship for students conducting research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
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Article ItemRay A. Gaskins graduate fellowship supports research into childhood epilepsy , article
Translational biology, medicine, and health doctoral student Mona Safari will gather preliminary data to better understand the cellular basis of treatment-resistant seizure disorders in children.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
Article ItemGlobal health rotations give medical students practical, enriching experiences , article
The goal of the program at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is to promote student understanding of health care practices in various countries and to advance social and cultural understanding of international health care systems.
Date: Nov 12, 2024 -
Article ItemTaking a shot at shaping the future of medicine , article
Tara Menon, a first-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, has developed an entrepreneurial mindset that she hopes to use to impact patients' health.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 -
Article ItemNew lab explores the genetic and environmental factors related to psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and autism , article
Ryan Purcell, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, deploys advanced technology to investigate cellular and molecular neurodevelopment.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 -
Article ItemTranslational biology, medicine, and health student pursues science close to home with new grant , article
Mason Wheeler, a doctoral candidate in the Pfleger Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, earned a prestigious Ruth Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Date: Oct 31, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical student uses Peace Corps experiences to turn community engagement into a lifelong mission , article
Josh Perez joined the Peace Corps searching for transformative experiences in community engagement. He found that and a lot more.
Date: Oct 30, 2024 -
Article ItemCamp Too Sweet gives one medical student insight into diabetes , article
Jacqueline Urdang, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, writes about her clinical experience at Camp Too Sweet, a Carilion Clinic-hosted summer camp for children with diabetes. As she provided medical supervision and education, she also learned about the challenges the campers face every day.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Article ItemProgram enables early clinical exposure for medical students , article
VTCSOM's LACE program allows new medical students the opportunity to engage in community-based clinical experiences.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 -
Article ItemGroundbreaking Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program marks decade of transdisciplinary education , article
The 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 18, 2024 -
Article ItemMedical students mentor Tribal youth aspiring to careers in medicine , article
The outreach event with the Monacan Nation offered hands-on learning, mentorship, and guidance to tribal students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
Article ItemLifelong love for narratives leads one medical student to a career in healing , article
During her time in medical school, Mosufa Zainab has listened to and absorbed many stories – those of her classmates, her mentors, her patients, and perhaps most deeply, herself.
Date: Oct 08, 2024
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