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Jennifer Munson and her research team’s model of the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment could help with understanding why the cancer is so resistant to treatment and so often returns after…
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In a new study published in Oncogenesis, Zhi Sheng and Rob Gourdie of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC describe how two protein-targeting drugs – when combined with chemotherapy…
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With wet laboratories, meeting spaces, and offices to accommodate 400 additional researchers, students, and support staff, the $90-million, 139,000-square-foot addition enables the Fralin Biomedical…
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Join us as we explore the groundbreaking partnership between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C.Deemed a one-of-a-kind endeavor to…
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Joelle Martin, a graduate research assistant in the Sontheimer Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, received a Zeta Beta Tau Cancer Research Award and a student fellowship funded…
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From cancer cells to human behavior - learn about some of the fascinating, high-impact research that female faculty members at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are working on.
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In honor of International #WomenInScience day, we'd like to introduce you to one of our faculty members, Dr. Shannon Farris!Her #neuroscience lab studies how the genes in a specific cell type,…
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The DC Hokies and Manhattan Hokies are pleased to join together to
present a webinar on resilience, hosted by leadership development expert
Salima Hemani.During these unprecedented times, we cannot…
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On Oct. 22, Hokies heard from Mike Friedlander, who is the vice president for health sciences and technology and executive director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. He’s…
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Michelle Dickerson, a third-year PhD student, is researching neural engineering and the neuropathological, cognitive and behavioral changes following traumatic brain injury in military personnel and…
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After overcoming a brain injury in high school Lauren Haacke embarked on an academic career studying neuroscience. After completing her degree Lauren will continue her studies as a Fulbright Scholar…
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Forty million Americans are infected with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. For most patients, the infection is mild, while others develop seizures or psychiatric disorders. A new study led by…
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Brittany Howell, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, studies how maternal characteristics and behavior impact brain development in infants. Howell will start…
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This video of a 3-D reconstructed confocal image illustrates reactive astrocyty development following diffuse traumatic brain injury. Video by Alexys Harrington
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Virginia Tech’s School of Neuroscience is leading a three-year, $2.6 million study looking at the connection between traumatic head injuries and epilepsy. The study, taking part with funding…
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Biomedical engineering and mechanics researcher Jennifer
Munson and her team discuss their work examining interstitial fluid flow in
brain cancer cell invasion. Munson has received a $2.6 million…
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