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Children’s Miracle Network establishes pediatric endowed chair at Carilion Clinic , articleA $1 million Children’s Miracle Network endowment establishes Carilion Clinic’s first pediatric endowed chair, advancing research, education, and children’s health in Southwest Virginia. Dr. Andrew Herman serves as chair of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics.
Date: Feb 27, 2026 - -
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Medical student studies genetic risks of chemotherapy drugs , articleVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Dulguun Myagmarsuren received the Alpha Omega Alpha Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship for her work examining why some patients experience severe reactions to a chemotherapy drug widely used to treat several cancers.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Rare Disease Day: Virginia Tech researchers tackle uncommon conditions , articleFrom gene mutations to novel therapies, scientists are translating discoveries into meaningful progress for often overlooked patients.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Record $20 million gift to empower tomorrow’s doctors to serve , articleJim '74 and Augustine '71 Smith's record generosity will help aspiring doctors overcome cost barriers to realizing their potential and will enhance the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s ability to serve as a pipeline of talent to numerous communities that need physicians.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name , articleThe change from Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but a recommitment to advancing innovation and life-changing biomedical research.
Date: Feb 06, 2026 - -
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Consortium takes leading role in national whole health movement , articleFounded in 2023, the Virginia Tech Whole Health Consortium has supported numerous transdisciplinary research projects, grown to more than 250 members, and continues its mission to advance the evidence-based whole health framework.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
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Class project grows into lasting food access effort in Roanoke , articleStudents at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine partnered with CHIP of Roanoke Valley and Feeding Southwest Virginia to expand reliable food support for local families while giving future physicians a deeper understanding of the community they serve.
Date: Jan 02, 2026 - -
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Bodies and Bites blends science and snacks , articleThrough Bodies and Bites, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students teach kids science and nutrition using experiments and snacks, building STEM skills and healthy habits at Roanoke's West End Center.
Date: Nov 20, 2025 - -
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Medical school strongly represented at AAMC Learn Serve Lead Meeting , articleVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students showcased innovation and leadership at the AAMC Learn Serve Lead meeting in San Antonio, presenting on AI, systems thinking, and faculty development.
Date: Nov 20, 2025 - -
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Board of Visitors meeting highlights continued enrollment demand, strong research portfolio, growth plans in Roanoke , articleNewly named head football coach James Franklin and his wife, Fumi, made a surprise visit to the Board of Visitors quarterly meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday, just one day after Franklin’s hiring was announced. His appearance energized the room and underscored the university’s commitment to both athletic excellence and academic distinction.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Around the world, Hokies thrive together , articleAs International Education Week highlights global well-being, stories from across the university’s worldwide community reveal how connection fuels joy and learning.
Date: Nov 07, 2025 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Abhishek Reddy talks about adolescent suicide, screen time, and sleep , articleReddy joined the podcast to talk about his study that links late-night hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to intentional overdose attempts in adolescents. He offers proactive strategies for families as well as some good sleep hygiene practices for people of all ages.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Study sheds light on overdose suicide attempts among youth and what families can do , articleAs suicide and overdose attempts rise among youth nationwide, researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are uncovering patterns that could help families prevent tragedy. A study led by Associate Professor Abhishek Reddy links late-night hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to intentional overdose attempts in adolescents.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
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Researcher advances new approach to blood cancer treatment , articleChristopher Hourigan, a physician-scientist, is leading nationwide efforts to develop advanced techniques to better identify residual disease and tailor treatment for each patient with acute myeloid leukemia, a highly fatal blood cancer.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Government shutdown, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, political violence, Taylor Swift, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the looming government shutdown, President Trump's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, the rise in political violence, impacts around Taylor Swift's upcoming album release, and more.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Eden , articleMeet Kristin Eden '06, DVM '10, PhD '18, anatomic pathologist at the veterinary college and associate professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Passionate about education and mentorship, she brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to teaching both veterinary and medical students. Whether in the lab or the classroom, she blends curiosity, honesty, and a love for learning, plus a little ice hockey on the side.
Date: Sep 26, 2025 - -
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Late-night screen use, easy access to medications tied to teen suicide attempts, study finds , articleVirginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatry physician Abhishek Reddy shares details about his team’s research that examines the time of day, screen use and medication type related to overdose suicide attempts. “The main goal in identifying these factors is to help develop ways to reduce the number of suicides and self-harm among children and adolescents,” he said.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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School of Medicine expands research focus with new strategic leadership , articleThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will expand its interdisciplinary health research with a new Smart Health Care Hub and strategic leadership under Tom Martin, strengthening collaborations across medicine, engineering, and design.
Date: Sep 14, 2025 - -
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Medical school expands with largest incoming class in its history , articleThe Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's Class of 2029 is made up of 56 students and is part of a strategic growth plan aimed at increasing access to medical education and addressing workforce shortages, especially in Virginia and surrounding regions.
Date: Sep 03, 2025 - -
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Scientists reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson’s disease apart from essential tremor , articleFor the first time, scientists measured dopamine and serotonin in real time in people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. The signals showed a fundamental difference — a key step forward for treatment.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 -
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