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RESEARCH SUPPORT
RECENT GRANTS AND AWARDS
Chromosomal Rearrangements in the Arboviral Vector Aedes Aegypti
Awarded $3,021,031 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Maria V. Sharakhova
Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Flow-Informed Therapy for Glioblastoma
Awarded $2,680,310 from the National Cancer Institute.
Jennifer M. Munson
Professor
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Supporting Flood Recovery in Rural, Mountainous Areas Through Health Systems Knowledge Exchange and Fine-Scale Healthcare Utilization Data Analysis
Awarded $791,037 from the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Julia M. Gohlke
Professor
Veterinary Medical Research and Graduate Studies
College of Veterinary Medicine
SOLVING CHALLENGES EMERGING IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD
The university has invested in major research initiatives, bringing together diverse expertise that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. In partnership with industry, government, and foundations, these focus areas address emerging challenges and opportunities that seek to improve the human condition and create a better world for all.
These strategically focused areas are Virginia Tech Research Frontiers.
MEASURES OF EXCELLENCE
$453.4M
Sponsored Research Expenditures in Fy24
17.5%
Year-Over-Year Increase in Federal Expendictures
4,000+
Faculty Researchers
181
New Invention Disclosures
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EMPOWERING DISCOVERY AND DRIVING INNOVATION
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH EXPERTS IN THE MEDIA
National Geographic - A "viral blunbing" was observed in an American crocodile - “Over time, we realized that parthenogenesis is a fairly widespread and common phenomenon,” says , a biologist of urban evolution at Virginia Tech and lead author of a study published in 2023 in Biology Letters tasked with describing the discovery.
Interesting Engineering - New imaging breakthrough can lead to improved EV battery performance - Led by Feng Lin and Louis Madsen, professors at Virginia Tech and study authors, the team used the novel approach to explore the elusive interfaces within batteries – the tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell – where the electrolyte and electrodes meet and often cause performance issues.
Adweek - FAA Allows Sinclair to Fly Drones Over People and Moving Vehicles Without a Waiver - “We have worked for years with Sinclair, helping to train their pilots, and I have always been impressed with their professionalism and commitment to safety,” said Tombo Jones, director for the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH NEWS
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Burning questions: Researcher works to advance hypersonic technologies , article Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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RESEARCH CAMPUS NOTICES
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General ItemDevelopmental research studies for children under 18 years old Date: Nov 02, 2025 -
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General ItemSecond and fifth graders wanted to participate in learning study Date: Nov 02, 2025 -