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        <description><![CDATA[ In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers led by Yassine Sassi of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that elevated levels of microRNA-224 promoted abnormal cell growth in the lungs’ blood vessels, contributing to disease.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Inside every infection, a microscopic war plays out with sacrifice, deception, and last-minute warnings between cells. A Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine virologist recently won a rare National Institutes of Health award to find out what determines who wins.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kirsten Nielsen’s laboratory has identified the &#34;previously unappreciated diversity&#34; of immune cells that keep cryptococcus in check for the vast majority of people who are infected with this potentially deadly fungus. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC identified a protein that helps keep lung blood vessels healthy. Restoring the protein in preclinical models reversed key features of a rare disease that causes dangerously high blood pressure in the lungs. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Sahar Abdelrazek,  research assistant professor of microbial pathogen metagenomics for the last two years at the veterinary college. Sahar credits her father as her greatest inspiration — from a large rural household of eight siblings, he became a paramedic and eventually the dean of an agricultural college. Sahar believes in &#34;give it a try&#34; as guiding advice — learning from a mistake is better than missing an opportunity. ]]></description>
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        <title>For 20 years, this program has been turning veterinarians into biomedical researchers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mitchell Caudill&#39;s new job as a lab director is the latest proof it works. The program&#39;s federal funding was just renewed for another five years. ]]></description>
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        <title>The brain has a brake against seizures. A parasite turns it off</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded Ira Blader a five-year grant to answer why a dormant parasite in the brain can suddenly activate and cause seizures. ]]></description>
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        <title>Board of Visitors recognizes veterinary college faculty</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Many congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 2 meeting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roger Ramirez-Barrios walked to the commencement podium holding a secret. The poster tucked under his arm was about to make the Class of 2026 laugh out loud.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Faculty members honored with emeritus title</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 10 faculty members at its last quarterly meeting. ]]></description>
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        <title>Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The challenge of writing grant proposals is a puzzle that intrigues Ohlinger in his new role assisting researchers seeking funds to support their work. ]]></description>
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        <title>Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Scientists are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Bradley Klein honored with emeritus status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 34 years, Klein made significant research contributions to the study of neuroscience.    ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bill Pierson helped build the veterinary college as a first-year student more than 40 years ago and kept coming back to a school that, even in retirement, he still cannot quite leave.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sushree Sahoo, assistant professor in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Cancer Research Center — D.C., studies the hidden window between genetic mutation and cancer, seeking ways to intervene before disease ever develops. ]]></description>
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        <title>One Health, many perspectives: Veterinary college marks 35th Annual Research Symposium</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Graduate and postgraduate students put their research on display, make connections for collaboration. ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college nearly doubles National Institutes of Health funding, climbs to No. 13 nationally </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Strategic investment in faculty, infrastructure, and research culture produced the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine&#39;s strongest year of federal funding on record.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary neurosurgeon John Rossmeisl earns National Academy of Inventors recognition</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dogs and humans are the only mammals that commonly develop spontaneous brain tumors. John Rossmeisl has spent nearly three decades turning that coincidence into 21 patents — and treatments headed for human clinical trials. ]]></description>
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        <title>Seeing brain tumors through a neuroscience lens</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cancer researcher Qi Ye investigates how brain tumors can hijack other cell systems to promote their own progression. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech and Children’s National launch new pilot awards to advance children’s health research</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two cross-institutional teams will study brain circuit changes in Down syndrome and persistent lung infections in cystic fibrosis. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new eNeuro study from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute reveals how neurons organize genetic messages that support learning and memory — and what that means for medical conditions. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ How Jessica Gilbertie&#39;s breakthrough is revolutionizing treatment for medicine&#39;s most stubborn infections. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Joshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary college researcher discovers fatal weakness in parasite affecting 40 million Americans. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For Charlotte Nyblade, breakthrough moments happen not when an animal walks out healthy, but when a virus glows bright green under specialized light.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sebastien Banos took on an externship caring for the welfare of millions of creatures at Blue Ridge Aquaculture, a large indoor aquatic tilapia breeding and production facility.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kristin Eden &#39;06, DVM &#39;10, PhD &#39;18, anatomic pathologist at the veterinary college and associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Passionate about education and mentorship, she brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to teaching both veterinary and medical students. Whether in the lab or the classroom, she blends curiosity, honesty, and a love for learning, plus a little ice hockey on the side. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Esteban Jimenez, a resident in production management medicine and Ph.D. student in the Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences program at VMCVM. Originally from Costa Rica, he combines clinical work and research to improve livestock health and productivity. Inspired by his veterinarian parents, Esteban is passionate about teaching, lifelong learning, and living each day with a “Pura Vida” mindset. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Their projects — ranging from breakthrough ultrasound technology to wildlife disease management— showcased the breadth of veterinary research happening at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 13 funded projects involve partnerships with peers at universities across the commonwealth and investigate areas of strategic interest for Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kush Kumar Yadav, a faculty member who blends a passion for infectious disease research with a deep commitment to mentoring future scientists. His journey — from aspiring physician in Nepal to veterinary researcher — taught him that setbacks often lead to the most fulfilling paths. Inspired by mentors and driven to solve real-world problems, he now explores zoonotic viruses and the role of AI in preventing future outbreaks. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meng&#39;s appointment builds on a career defined by solving problems that matter. As holder of more than 20 U.S. patents and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors since 2014, he&#39;s proven that basic scientific research can translate into tangible products that change lives, grow the economy, and benefit society. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Natalia Strandberg, a clinical pathologist who loves balancing microscopy with teaching and finds joy in helping students grow and gain confidence in interpreting clinical data. She is passionate about mental health in veterinary medicine and advocates for a healthier, more sustainable culture in the profession. In her downtime, she crochets whimsical stuffed animals and relaxes with her husband and two cats. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Many congratulations to veterinary college faculty recognized by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at the June 3 meeting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech&#39;s veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn&#39;t cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hsu explained the role of bacteriophages, commonly called phages, in the gut microbiome as well as their potential in phage therapy and the potential as a tool against antibiotic resistance.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The ceremony showcased not just what these veterinary professionals achieve but who they are at heart. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech biologists developed a mouse model that allows researchers to eliminate and revive bacteria-eating virus communities without affecting the gut bacteria. Using the model, researchers discovered that the viruses can exacerbate collateral damage from antibiotics. ]]></description>
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        <title>A new perspective on parasites — Gustavo Baptista joins veterinary college research team</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Baptista hopes his fascination with these microscopic invaders will drive innovative research that could one day lead to better treatments for animals and humans.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ One of several research infrastructure facilities supported by the Fralin Life Sciences Institute, the Genomics Sequencing Center hosts a team of molecular biologists and uses next-generation sequencing technologies that will save researchers time, money, and risk. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the longstanding problems surrounding gastrointestinal drug delivery. ]]></description>
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        <title>John Rossmeisl receives Virginia’s top faculty honor </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Rossmeisl, whose research focuses on developing treatment options for brain cancers that are difficult to treat in dogs and humans, received a 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jessica Gilbertie is a passionate faculty member dedicated to mentoring veterinary students as they grow into confident doctors. Inspired by Marie Curie, she leads groundbreaking antimicrobial research while finding joy in cooking, reading, and spending time with her rescue Greyhound, Dolly. Her advice: embrace your journey, seek support, and enjoy every step toward your goals. ]]></description>
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        <title>Study maps key stages of immune response to deadly fungal infection</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kirsten Nielsen&#39;s latest research as part of the Center for One Health Research reveals a precise timeline of immune responses that could reshape treatment strategies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fawzy Elnady, excels in teaching anatomy innovatively and is passionate about education and animal welfare. He draws inspiration from his veterinarian wife, Asmaa. In his free time, he enjoys their cats, Tama and Yarni, and hopes to visit Makkah for pilgrimage. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has completed a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of Cryptococcus. ]]></description>
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        <title>In memoriam: Bernard Jortner, professor emeritus of biomedical sciences and pathobiology</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jortner joined the veterinary college at its opening in 1980. He later became co-director of the Laboratory for Neurotoxicity Studies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Testing labs in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are joining forces for a pathogen identification service to assist animal and plant disease diagnosticians.   ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Lijuan Yuan</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lijuan Yuan has been with the veterinary college since 2007. She enjoys conducting impactful research, mentoring future researchers, and exploring new places. Specializing in human rotavirus and norovirus, her goal is to develop effective vaccines. An avid nature photographer, she also aims to travel to 100 countries. ]]></description>
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        <title>From exchange student to professor: Yukitaka Kani joins veterinary college faculty </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Yukitaka Kani becomes an assistant professor of veterinary anatomy 13 years after first attending the veterinary college as an exchange student. ]]></description>
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        <title>Data meets medicine: AVI Talbot Veterinary Informatics Symposium marks 30-Year milestone at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 30th Annual AVI Talbot Veterinary Informatics Symposium recently took place at the college, celebrating three decades of advancing veterinary healthcare through data and technology. Named after the college’s inaugural dean, this event brought together global experts to explore how informatics is transforming animal care. From AI to zoonotic disease monitoring, attendees discussed the future of veterinary medicine and its impact on both animal and human health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meng, University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Virology, is the first at Virginia Tech to receive the prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health, which offers long-term funding to exceptional researchers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For Janice O&#39;Brien, a Ph.D, student in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the road to becoming a researcher in canine nutrition epidemiology has been anything but conventional.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel embarked on a two-week immersion in Ethiopia to lay the groundwork for impactful global research.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The collaboration between the Austral University of Chile and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine began in 1996 and has since expanded to other colleges across Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A recently published paper on a kinase and its importance in triggering cellular responses caps more than 12 years of research for the veterinary college&#39;s Coy Allen. ]]></description>
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        <title>Student-professor collaboration complements ultrasound education</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Student Nathan Mitchell and Professor Fawzy Elnady, both of the veterinary college, work together to improve ultrasound simulation. The innovation provides a stress-free practice environment, enhancing students&#39; learning experiences and reducing the need for live animal practice. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech researcher John Rossmeisl honored by Auburn University </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ John Rossmeisl was recently named a 2024 winner of the Wilford S. Bailey Award by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As part of a $3.25 million Department of Defense grant through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, researchers at the veterinary college, the University of Montreal, and SRI International are using artificial intelligence to study hemorrhagic fever viruses with the ultimate goal of identifying targets for therapeutics. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary college associate dean&#39;s research has uncovered the secrets of the chicken’s microbiome and changed the way the poultry industry tackles salmonella.  ]]></description>
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        <title>First class, lasting impressions: Roger Ramirez-Barrios named 2024 commencement speaker for veterinary college ceremony</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Roger Ramirez-Barrios will give his commencement address in celebration of shared firsts – his initial class in the United States and first-ever class taught remotely online – and their first steps into veterinary medicine amidst a world in flux.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s ViTALS lab and its veterinary college alumni in state government are monitoring the avian flu situation, which has yet to affect Virginia cattle as it has in other parts of the U.S. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 60 graduate students from the veterinary college and its research and public health programs created posters explaining their research with some of them chosen to give either a full-length or four-minute flash talk about their research to their peers and faculty mentors.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech research into rare diseases — those that individually affect 200,000 or fewer but collectively touch 1 in 10 people in the U.S. — provides hope in identifying, treating, and supporting patients. ]]></description>
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        <title>Meet two Virginia Tech research couples who share a special bond</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two Fralin Life Sciences Institute research couples — Brenda Winkel and Jim Westwood, along with Nisha Duggal and James Weger— share insight on how their worlds of being partners in life intertwine with their roles in academia.  ]]></description>
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