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Virginia Tech will be closed from 12/24/18 through 1/1/19 and will reopen on 1/2/19 .
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- Dec 11 Class of 2018: Kristin Eden brings animal and human health perspective in new role at Virginia Tech Carilion In her role as an assistant professor in VTCSOM's Department of Basic Science Education, the three-time Hokie, veterinary pathologist, and researcher will teach medical students as well as conduct translational research in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
- Dec 11 New study finds benefits of fitness trackers, apps depend on motivation and customization Virginia Tech researcher Tabitha James has found that fitness trackers can contribute to well-being, depending on how they are used, and that how they are used depends on the person's motivation toward exercise.
- Dec 06 In supporting research institute, Heywood Fralin encourages others to get involved In Fralin’s vision of the future, an academic health center fueled by world-class research will transform the Roanoke Valley and create a robust economy that will enhance the lives of residents for decades to come.