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Virginia Tech researchers work to make yoga accessible to everyone , articleThe project, a collaboration between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the University Libraries, aims to reach historically underrepresented populations in yoga.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
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Five Graduate School Diversity Scholars will share their work during Graduate Education Week , articleDiversity Scholars specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with inclusion and diversity in the Graduate School and the greater community. This year’s scholars will share their work at noon Thursday, March 28.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
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James R. Carter Sr. Memorial Awards support Alzheimer’s and dementia research , articleBy studying how mitochondria support neuronal function important for memory formation and how the brain’s blood vessels respond to changes in blood flow and oxygenation, Mikel Cawley and Hanaa Abdelazim hope to advance research into degenerative brain diseases.
Date: Mar 08, 2024 -
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Unveiling a hidden threat: Researchers show viral infections pose early heart risks , articleFralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists challenge traditional assumptions and open a new window to help people with cardiac infections.
Date: Mar 07, 2024 -
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Aligning medicine, policy, and innovation: M.D.+Ph.D student named Society for Neuroscience Policy ambassador , articlePolicy ambassadors are chosen based on their commitment to scientific advocacy and leadership.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
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Neuroscientists link musical theatre to lower anxiety and higher cognitive states in performers with disabilities , articleA Virginia Tech research team found that participation in musical theatre brought positive effects to the brain for people with disabilities.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
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Low-intensity ultrasound shows promise as a noninvasive approach to alleviate pain , articleIn a Journal of Neuroscience study, Virginia Tech scientists demonstrated the effectiveness of using low-intensity focused ultrasound to modulate activity in a critical region in the brain that processes and regulates pain signals.
Date: Feb 19, 2024 -
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Graduate student Emily Tirrell reflects on working with the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleTirrell studies clinical neuroscience with a focus on nerve pathways and transmission. A desire to help graduate students and improve life at Virginia Tech led to her application to be one of two student representatives on the board.
Date: Jan 31, 2024 -
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National Institutes of Health award propels translational biology, medicine, and health student on path to discovery , articleMeghan Sedovy, a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant in the Johnstone Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award to further her study of wound healing in arteries after heart surgery.
Date: Jan 23, 2024 -
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M.D./Ph.D. student awarded prestigious NIH fellowship , articleIn a first for Virginia Tech, Katelyn Stebbins received a competitive National Institutes of Health F30 award to fund her remaining neurobiology doctoral program and medical degree.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
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2023 marks a year of firsts for Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program , articleThe interdisciplinary program saw its first student assigned full-time to a Fralin Biomedical Research Institute lab in Washington, D.C., its first students from Nepal and Ghana in an internationally diverse incoming cohort, and its first student to be awarded a prestigious grant for future physician-scientists.
Date: Dec 15, 2023 -
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Biomedical innovations shine in high-stakes Hokie Pitch event , articleGraduate students present innovative solutions in respiratory care, pediatric heart interventions, and neurological disorder monitoring at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's event.
Date: Dec 11, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech researchers paid a royal visit at national neuroscience conference , articleResearchers from Virginia Tech's Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise reveal positive impacts of performing arts training for individuals with disabilities at the 2023 Society for Neuroscience Conference, featuring a surprise engagement with Princess Marie of Denmark.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Research into ultra-processed food’s effect on young adults’ eating behavior gets support from Gaskins fellowship , articleEmma Leslie, a translational biology, medicine and health doctoral student, is focusing on people aged 18 to 25 because ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of their diets.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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Vampire bats make northward flight seeking stable climates , articleDoctoral student Paige Van de Vuurst is the lead author of research recently published in the Ecography journal that predicts that vampire bats — currently only found in Mexico and Central and South America — are on the move, with the United States being a viable home in 27 years.
Date: Nov 13, 2023 -
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Translational biology, medicine, and health student studying focused ultrasound named first recipient of Jeanine L. Matte Fellowship , articleThe gift prioritizes novel approaches to unsolved questions in neuroscience research.
Date: Nov 09, 2023 -
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Gaskins fellowship will support doctoral student’s goal of becoming a physician-scientist , articleRenesa Tarannum, who earned a medical degree in Bangladesh, is working on her doctoral research while making progress toward becoming a licensed U.S. physician.
Date: Nov 02, 2023 -
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Graduate students vie for top prizes in science fair with a twist , articleElementary students judged Virginia Tech graduate students' research presentations at the Flip the Fair event held at the Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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University launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , articleAlumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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Researchers link food insecurity, financial hardship during COVID-19 to trait associated with poor health choices , articleThe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study has implications for better understanding food choices and addictive disorders.
Date: Oct 05, 2023
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Media Contacts
John Pastor
Senior Director of Communications,
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology
jdpastor@vt.edu or 540-526-2222
Leigh Anne Kelley
Director of Communications,
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute
lakelley@vtc.vt.edu or 540-526-2002