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        <description><![CDATA[ Inspired by her grandparents and shaped by years of caregiving in Nigeria, Onyinye Mbanefo is pursuing a Ph.D. in adult development and aging while leading a foundation that advocates for improved elder care and protection in her home country. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s Karen Roberto and Tina Savla conducted the first in-depth examination of this often unnoticed group in caregiving research. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pamela Teaster is currently serving as a 2023-24 fellow of the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship program and will help develop legislation to protect older Americans.    ]]></description>
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