All Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine News and Stories
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Virginia Tech researchers find promise in a new peptide drug to combat a deadly brain cancer , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists were able to slow glioblastoma progression in lab and animal studies by targeting treatment-resistant cancer cells.
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Category: research Hundreds convene to address rural health disparities , articleMore than 250 researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and industry partners gathered in Roanoke for the Whole Health, Whole Communities symposium to address rural health disparities.
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Category: campus experience 'The Anatomy of Her Healing' exhibition spotlights women’s resilience, creativity, and transformation , articleThe bold new art exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine opens Thursday, June 5, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Riverside 2 Building at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke.
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Category: impact Medical school invites community to opening of spring art exhibitionThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine invites the community to the opening reception of its spring art exhibition, "The Anatomy of Her Healing," on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Riverside 2 Building at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke.
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Category: impact Member One pledges $50,000 to support medical school scholarship honoring Henrietta Lacks , articleMember One, a division of Virginia Credit Union, has committed $50,000 over five years to support the Henrietta Lacks Excellence in Medicine Scholarship at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM). The scholarship supports medical students from populations underrepresented in medicine, helping reduce financial barriers for future physicians. It honors the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, a Roanoke native whose cells—taken without her knowledge during cancer treatment—became one of the most important tools in modern medical research.
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Category: impact Award recognizes medical school dean's commitment to community , articleThe Roanoke branch of the NAACP honored Lee Learman a Citizen Award for his outstanding contributions to medicine in the Roanoke Valley during the organization's 25th annual awards banquet.
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
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Category: impact Second cohort of Dean's Fellows advances College of Engineering strategic plan , articleOver the past year, 17 faculty members were given an inside look at how to create large-scale, transdisciplinary research centers with the potential for big impact.
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Category: culture May Aspire! Awards recipients embody the spirit of Ut Prosim , articleStudent Affairs' May celebration recognized members of the Virginia Tech community who model the Aspirations for Student Learning.
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Category: academics Sanjay Kishore to speak at medical school commencement , articleKishore, a physician and heath care access advocate, will urge graduates to lead with compassion and serve marginalized communities at Saturday's ceremony for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
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Category: research Researchers address health care provider burnout through digital twin systems , articleBy modeling real-time data from health care environments, the research team aims to track stress indicators and support more sustainable care practices.
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Category: news directly from around campus VTCSOM faculty member co-chairs international conference on artificial intelligence , articleNicholas Rider, a faculty member in Health Systems and Implementation Science at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, recently co-chaired an international conference in New York that focused on ways health systems can leverage artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes.
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Category: culture Running toward purpose: Medical student’s passion fuels his path in health care , articleVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Varun Mishra blends a love of long-distance running with his pursuit of medicine, finding purpose, community, and balance in both.
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction AI-backed saliva test shows promise for flagging chemotherapy risk, early results indicate , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists developed a saliva-based artificial intelligence screening method that could flag patients at risk for dangerous side effects from a widely used chemotherapy drug.
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Category: academics James W. Schmidley honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 14 years, Schmidley served as director of the Carilion Clinic stroke program, mentored more than 200 medical students and residents, and was recognized through awards for outstanding teaching.
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Category: research ‘Milestone’ discovery may unlock the true biomedical might of exosomes , articleResearchers identified a freeze-drying process to produce, warehouse, and deliver a wound-healing medicine for cancer patients, military troops, and industrial workers exposed to radiation.
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Video ItemCategory: research The Research Mentor and Mentee Relationship at VTCSOM , video
Matthew Vinson, one of the 2025 Medical Research Letters of Distinction recipients, spent the last four years researching NSAID use among a patient population. His project and findings would not have been possible without the incredible guidance and support of his two mentors, John Epling and Michelle Rockwell.
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Category: news directly from around campus Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Announces 2025 Dean’s Award for Inclusive Excellence Recipients , articleThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Award for Inclusive Excellence, recognizing students, faculty, and staff who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to toward developing a more equitable and inclusive community. This marks the fourth year of the school’s tradition of honoring individuals for their contributions that may include volunteer work in the community, their mentorship of students, for establishing student clubs, for developing anti-bias training and much more.
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Category: research Tracking traumatic brain injuries , articleLiliana Ladner is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study on patients with severe traumatic brain injuries and their long-term prognosis. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on Friday, March 28, in Roanoke.
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Category: research Using an immune system to target cancer , articleMonica Gerber is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study that focused on using a pediatric patient's immune system to target their cancer. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on Friday, March 28, in Roanoke.
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Category: research Medical student focuses research on blood vessels , articleFarah Iqbal is a Letter of Distinction recipient for her study of blood flow during pregnancy. A fourth-year medical student, her work will be presented at the annual Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium on March 28 in Roanoke.
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Category: academics Lights, Camera, Match! , articleFourth-year students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine walked the red carpet and were the stars of the annual Match Day celebration. The students maintained the school's tradition with prestigious matches across the country and within the region.
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Virginia Tech Global Distinction Research team studying technology implementation in health care awarded new round of Destination Area 2.0 funding , articleFeaturing faculty from four Virginia Tech colleges, the transdisciplinary group aims to use their research to improve patient outcomes and clinician experience.
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Category: impact Medical school curriculum leader takes on expanded role at Virginia Department of Health , articleCynthia Morrow is stepping down from her curriculum leadership position at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to take on a larger role in public health as the district director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts and the pilot regional director for Southwest Virginia within the Virginia Department of Health.
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