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Warren Bickel, global pioneer in addiction recovery research, leaves lasting legacy

A 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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The virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech scientists find

An 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 Tech

Three 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 differently

Fralin 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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Veterinary College Research Symposium

Veterinary college symposium showcases graduate students’ research, makes collaborations, and connections. More than 60 graduate students from the veterinary college and its research and public…

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Community tunes in to learn about ‘The Craving Brain: Food and Drugs’ during Brain School

Nearly 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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Bringing together rigid and soft electronics

In the lab of Michael Bartlett, new developments are being made in the realm of integrating rigid and soft electronics. The electrically conductive liquid metal adhesive is so good, you can run over…

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Let's Go CALS

Take a quick look at how CALS students are getting hand on experiences outside of the classroom. Let's go!

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It’s the ‘thing in my life that shaped me the most,’ participant says of life-changing therapy

After 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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RISE Lecture Series: The Importance of Technology and Innovation in Transportation and Its Impacts on Communities

This video is part of the Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance’s Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Lecture Series. The goals of RISE lecture series are…

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Researching supersonic jet noise at afterburning conditions

Assistant Professor Joseph Meadows talks about his team's research into jet noise, conducted at the Advanced Power and Propulsion Lab.

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Research Security and Open Science: A Panel Discussion About the Need for Transparency and Security in Science

On the surface principles and approaches that prioritize transparency, collaboration, and openness in scientific research might appear to contradict with the need to safeguard the privacy of…

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Lost in Translation...for 300 years: Virginia Tech Philosopher Reinterprets Newton's First Law

In a major discovery, philosopher Dan Hoek reveals that Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion has been misinterpreted for over three centuries. The accurate Latin wording of the law is "a body…

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Landmark $50 million gift to dramatically expand health sciences research at Virginia Tech

The 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 disorders

A 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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