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New Fralin Biomedical Research Institute researcher pursues heart failure therapies , articleAssistant Professor Sumita Mishra explores specific molecular pathways underlying a common form of heart disease that afflicts millions of Americans, predominantly women.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
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Medical school formally establishes Department of Neurosurgery , articleThe new department will enhance the neurosurgical education for medical students while serving the communities of the Roanoke and the New River valleys.
Date: Dec 01, 2023 -
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Research into ultra-processed food’s effect on young adults’ eating behavior gets support from Gaskins fellowship , articleEmma Leslie, a translational biology, medicine and health doctoral student, is focusing on people aged 18 to 25 because ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of their diets.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientist identifies a connection in the brain between stress and emotional eating , articleIn a study published in Nature Communications, Assistant Professor Sora Shin describes the role of a molecule in the brain that may be responsible for triggering overconsumption of comfort foods after a threatening event.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine lecture to explore the use of AI in practice of orofacial pain, oral medicine , articleHow is artificial intelligence being used in medicine and dentistry? Glenn Thomas Clark, professor and associate dean of distance education at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California, will explore this topic during the 13th annual Delta Dental of Virginia Oral Health Endowed Lecture.
Date: Nov 17, 2023 -
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Seeking a better understanding of how genetic mutations lead to developmental disorders , articleA new Fralin Biomedical Research Institute award for postdoctoral scholars will help Chelsea Phillips advance research related to cellular junctions in heart cells.
Date: Nov 16, 2023 -
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Translational biology, medicine, and health student studying focused ultrasound named first recipient of Jeanine L. Matte Fellowship , articleThe gift prioritizes novel approaches to unsolved questions in neuroscience research.
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Gaskins fellowship will support doctoral student’s goal of becoming a physician-scientist , articleRenesa Tarannum, who earned a medical degree in Bangladesh, is working on her doctoral research while making progress toward becoming a licensed U.S. physician.
Date: Nov 02, 2023 -
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Mini Medical School explores the evolving role of AI in health care , articleIn this two-part series, participants will hear from leaders in health care and technology from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Virginia Tech, and Carilion Clinic who will discuss implications of AI on patient care, ethics, privacy, and accessibility, with a focus on empowering the patient to be in control of technology to better their health.
Date: Nov 01, 2023 -
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Moving forward: Neuroscientist explores movement, rehabilitation in public lecture , articleMotor learning expert and National Academy of Sciences member Amy Bastian will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture on Nov. 2 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty member honored with national award for humanism , articleJaclyn Nunziato received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, a student-nominated honor that recognizes a faculty physician who exemplifies qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students.
Date: Oct 25, 2023 -
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Researchers use pioneering new method to unlock brain’s noradrenaline system , articleAn international team of researchers has provided valuable insights into the brain’s noradrenaline system, which has been a longtime target for medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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Medical students establish the principles that will guide them at white coat ceremony , articleThe 51 first-year students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine declared their commitment to the medical practice of humanism and recited the Hippocratic Oath as they put on their white coats for the first time.
Date: Oct 23, 2023 -
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Focused ultrasound veteran ready to make waves at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute , articleJason Raymond has worked with focused ultrasound since the technology was just being developed. Now he’s joined Virginia Tech to help boost its already recognized work in the field.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 -
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How do tax proposals affect cancer health of tobacco users based on income, education? , articleRoberta Freitas-Lemos of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute received a career development grant to examine socioeconomic cancer disparities of tobacco policy.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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Medical school names Sharon Barrett assistant dean for finance and administration , articleBarrett is a double Hokie who will lead the school's finance and business operations as it moves through anticipated growth in coming years.
Date: Oct 11, 2023 -
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International team of scientists says identifying some foods as addictive could stimulate research, shift attitudes , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientist joins colleagues from three continents in calling for a global rethink of food choices as a way to improve human health.
Date: Oct 10, 2023 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute researchers take on public health challenge of hepatitis C , articleThe institute’s Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory will lead efforts to provide genomic sequencing to help decrease spread of the virus that can cause liver damage.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 -
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Henrietta Lacks statues unveiled where her legacy thrives , articleMirroring this week’s statue dedication ceremony at Lacks Plaza in Roanoke, small-scale statues of the woman whose ‘immortal’ cells changed the world of medical research were dedicated at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and Carilion Clinic.
Date: Oct 05, 2023 -
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Researchers link food insecurity, financial hardship during COVID-19 to trait associated with poor health choices , articleThe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study has implications for better understanding food choices and addictive disorders.
Date: Oct 05, 2023
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