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Dr. Jenny Munson is a principal investigator at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute who studies the tumor microenvironment in cancers, including glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer.…
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In a new study published in PLOS ONE, Michael Friedlander and his team at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute describe how Antarctic fishes with and without hemoglobin react to acute thermal…
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Introducing Wynn Legon, Ph.D. – a new principal investigator who has been at the forefront of the use of focused ultrasound to modulate human brain activity for a decade. Dr. Legon's lab…
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Originally built in 1940, the expansion and renovations at Holden Hall are set to deepen research, enhance experiential learning, and boost recruiting opportunities for the Virginia Tech College of…
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Engineering Start Date/Time
November 15th, 2021 12:00 AM
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As we continue our series focused on the newest faculty members working in our brand new, $90-million biomedical research addition facility, it's our pleasure to introduce Scott Johnstone, Ph.D.…
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Stefan Duma and the Helmet Lab team at Virginia Tech are developing a system to evaluate equestrian helmets. Ultimately, they want to reduce injuries for riders by providing helmet manufacturers with…
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Introducing Yassine Sassi, Ph.D. – a new principal investigator who studies the role of RNAs and cyclic nucleotide pathways in heart and respiratory diseases. Dr. Sassi’s lab is located…
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October 29th, 2021 12:54 PM End Date/Time
October 29th, 2021 12:54 PM
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Housed in the brand new biomedical research addition at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, the main focus of Jessica Pfleger's research is to investigate the molecular mechanisms that…
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October 14th, 2021 12:00 AM End Date/Time
October 14th, 2021 12:00 AM
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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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October 11th, 2021 12:00 AM End Date/Time
October 11th, 2021 12:00 AM
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Students and faculty at the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design are studying how pallets behave while carrying different types of packages. The research will help manufacturers design new…
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September 22nd, 2021 12:00 AM End Date/Time
September 22nd, 2021 12:00 AM
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The legalization of hemp and marijuana is fueling the emergence of the CBD industry, ultimately leading to the production of the large quantities of extracted Cannabis flower waste. A faculty and…
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September 3rd, 2021 12:00 AM End Date/Time
September 3rd, 2021 12:00 AM
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The
popularity of pet pigs is on the rise, and we want to be sure these
porky pals are living their best lives. However, there are currently no
objective survey tools to measure quality of life…
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Veterinary Medicine Start Date/Time
August 26th, 2021 12:00 AM End Date/Time
August 26th, 2021 12:00 AM
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E-scooters will soon reappear on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus as a continuation of a naturalistic driving study led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Ford-owned…
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Graduate student Tracy Schmidt is utilizing her experience as an equestrian to study the effectiveness of a new market of therapeutics aimed at improving recovery times for horses.
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Cierra James, a graduate student in the Department of Food Science and Technology, is working to analyze the compounds that give Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna their flavor. The idea is to create a…
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CALS assistant professor Dr. Rebecca Cockrum, and graduate student Hailey Galyon are working to develop a bioplastic from bacteria in order to replace single-use plastics on farms.
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