All Fralin Biomedical Research Institute News and Stories
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Ray A. Gaskins graduate fellowship supports research into childhood epilepsy , articleTranslational 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 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute spinoff company translates science into peptide drugs targeting cancer stem cells , articleBioentrepreneur Samy Lamouille recently joined a Johnson & Johnson life science and health care incubator, opening new avenues for networking and development.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
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Leading oncologist to share how understanding DNA helps diagnose and treat cancer , articlePhysician-scientist Luis Diaz Jr., a member of the National Academy of Medicine, will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 -
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Former Army airborne medic jumped to biomedical research , articleDonato Rivas, a research associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, joined the Army right out of high school, a decision that would put him on a path toward ultimately helping soldiers heal faster.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
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New lab explores the genetic and environmental factors related to psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and autism , articleRyan Purcell, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, deploys advanced technology to investigate cellular and molecular neurodevelopment.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech researchers find menthol restrictions may drive smokers to healthier alternatives , articleScientists find when menthol is unavailable, smokers may shift to nicotine replacement options, which could have good health benefits.
Date: Oct 31, 2024 -
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Translational biology, medicine, and health student pursues science close to home with new grant , articleMason 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 -
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Virginia Tech cardiovascular scientist identifies potential new treatment for failing hearts , articleIn a new study in mice, Junco Warren, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, offers findings that show a key protein positively impacted both muscle weakness and cellular energy production in the heart, pointing to a potential therapy for systolic heart failure.
Date: Oct 28, 2024 -
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Spooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , articleHalloween candy is everywhere, and ultra-processed foods have the most potential for addiction, according to research. Here are tips to help you avoid mindlessly eating all these extra treats during the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty but gains fade for Black boys, study shows , articleNew findings from the landmark Abecedarian Project study reveal gender disparities in how Black youth benefit from early childhood education.
Date: Oct 23, 2024 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute appoints interim directors for research centers focused on addiction recovery and health behaviors , articleA team of four researchers will continue to advance the extensive work underway at the Addiction Recovery Research Center and Center for Health Behaviors Research.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 -
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Groundbreaking Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program marks decade of transdisciplinary education , articleThe 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 -
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Neuroscientist awarded grant to study serotonin-based modulation to treat seizures , articleSharon Swanger, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, will use a $200,000 grant from the commonwealth to study how an approved drug impacts a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome.
Date: Oct 16, 2024 -
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What humans can learn from animals that age better than we do , articleVera Gorbunova will share groundbreaking research on the biological mechanisms of aging at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC’s next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine receives recognition for inclusive initiatives , articleINSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors the school for the seventh straight year.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 -
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In memoriam: Warren Bickel, professor and global pioneer in addiction recovery research , articleOne of the first leading scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Bickel was a prolific scholar, innovator, and entrepreneur who leaves a lasting legacy in understanding, preventing, and treating addiction.
Date: Oct 02, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech students named 2024 Astronaut Scholars , articleCollege of Science students Chloe Nyhart and Stephen Argauer earned spots in the highly competitive 2024 class of Astronaut Scholars.
Date: Sep 26, 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 award supports innovation in brain cancer treatment , articleCairina Inc. co-founder Caleb Stine received a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Award that puts the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute spinoff a step closer to making its research available to surgeons and oncologists.
Date: Sep 25, 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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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Read Montague talks about brain chemistry and neuroeconomics , articleMontague talks about the role of dopamine and serotonin in learning, motivation, memory, mood, and decision-making.
Date: Sep 23, 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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Why don’t people with diabetes respond as well to exercise? , articleNew Fralin Biomedical Research Institute researcher Sarah Lessard hopes her research will help people with metabolic disease and chronic illnesses lead healthier lives.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 -
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Scientist awarded National Institutes of Health grant to examine cancer-related enzyme , articleKathleen Mulvaney, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Cancer Research Center — D.C., will investigate the basic biology of PRMT5, an enzyme that can be found in 15 percent of human cancers.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 -
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Lecture to explore the brain's symphony of space, time, and healing , articleMichael Friedlander's talk, “Conducting the Neuro-Symphony in the Brain – Space, Time, and Calcium,” will give people a glimpse of his latest research. The presentation is free and open to the public at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute today. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.
Date: Sep 09, 2024
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