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Groundbreaking Virginia Tech Graduate Program marks decade of transdisciplinary educationThe Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, headquartered on the Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, celebrated its first 10 years recently by inviting back…
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Warren Bickel, global pioneer in addiction recovery research, leaves lasting legacyA hallmark of his career has been his collaborative approach to science, which was highlighted during a celebration of his career. He has mentored 14 doctoral students and 30 postdoctoral…
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Unlocking Secrets of the MindPendleton Read Montague Jr., a computational neuroscientist at Virginia Tech, is on a mission to unlock the mysteries of the human mind. His work, a bridge between psychology and cutting-edge…
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The virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech scientists findAn animated simulation of how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, adapts and mutates to survive in a new host, such as common wildlife.
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Focusing on ultrasound research at Virginia TechThree Virginia Tech faculty members talk about their approaches to a wide range of Focused Ultrasound research. The university's overarching vision is to push the boundaries of Focused…
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Nicotine, tobacco and social justice: Researchers find flavor restrictions affect buyers differentlyFralin Biomedical Research Institute study finds that public policies intended to reduce harm might perpetuate health disparities.
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Eminent cancer physician-scientist joins Virginia Tech to lead research in Washington, D.C.Christopher Hourigan will spearhead innovative cancer solutions at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in the nation's capital.
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Community tunes in to learn about ‘The Craving Brain: Food and Drugs’ during Brain SchoolNearly 200 people packed into the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC during Brain Awareness Week activities in March for exhibits, tours, talks, brain-healthy food and programming around…
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It’s the ‘thing in my life that shaped me the most,’ participant says of life-changing therapyAfter experiencing a stroke in utero that caused weakness on the left side of her body, Keya Shapiro found a home at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Neuromotor Research Clinic…
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Landmark $50 million gift to dramatically expand health sciences research at Virginia TechThe Richmond, Virginia-based Red Gates Foundation recently committed $50 million to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to accelerate health sciences research at Virginia Tech. The gift…
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Fundamental understanding of a molecule‘s normal function could inform treatments for a variety of brain disordersA team of investigators in John Chappell’s lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC made a discovery that could inform new therapies.
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2023 Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance RetreatAligning Researchers with ResourcesThe second annual Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance Retreat was held May 24 and 25 on the Children's National Research and Innovation Campus in…
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Cancer researchers team up against deadliest brain tumors in childrenExperts from Children's National, Virginia Tech, and Columbia University join forces to explore new tactics to fight lethal childhood brain cancer.
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Brain School 2023 at the Fralin Biomedical Research InstituteAn annual Brain Awareness Week campaign hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC that included brain-healthy foods, hands-on exploration, and short seminars by Virginia Tech brain…
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Brain School: Is the brain able to change or am I wired this way for life?Join us on March 13, 2023 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute from 5 to 7:30PM for Brain School: The Electric Brain. https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/events/annual-brain-school.html
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Brain School: Can the brain be changed without surgery?Join us on March 13, 2023 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute from 5 to 7:30PM for Brain School: The Electric Brain. https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/events/annual-brain-school.html
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