Research that Matters
Research that matters.
From the medicine we take and the food we eat to the roads we travel, the phones in our pockets, lifesaving treatments for our pets, and the security of our nation, research touches nearly every aspect of our lives. At Virginia Tech, every experiment, analysis, and breakthrough helps make our world healthier, safer, and stronger.
The impact is measurable in communities across Virginia and around the world. Virginia Tech research strengthens the economy, improves the workforce, and enhances everyday life. Funding this work is essential to advancing health, technology, security, and other innovations that benefit our communities, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation.
Learn how an investment in Virginia Tech research is an investment in making life better.
Virginia Tech's research is possible because of its world class faculty, organizations and expertise. The data speaks for itself.
Research for a Better Future
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Health: Revolutionizing Prevention, Treatment, and Care
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What biomedical discoveries can be made in three months? , articleUndergraduate students showcased findings from their hands-on summer research experiences alongside Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists.
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Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy , articleThe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s 2026-27 Pioneers in Biomedical Research lecture series brings top scientists to Roanoke and Washington, D.C., for talks on neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular health, metabolism, addiction policy, and more.
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Blocking a microRNA reverses deadly lung disease in preclinical study , articleIn a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers led by Yassine Sassi of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that elevated levels of microRNA-224 promoted abnormal cell growth in the lungs’ blood vessels, contributing to disease.
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Beyond trial and error: A more precise approach to psychiatry , articleThe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will convene leaders in neuroscience, clinical research, and drug development to Roanoke to examine advances that could enable more individualized care for schizophrenia.
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Oral therapy shows potential to protect healthy tissue from radiation , articleThe research team's goal is to develop a therapy that protects the organs most vulnerable to radiation injury while preserving radiation’s ability to treat cancer.
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NIH bets $2 million on a virologist studying how cells decide to die , articleInside every infection, a microscopic war plays out with sacrifice, deception, and last-minute warnings between cells. A Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine virologist recently won a rare National Institutes of Health award to find out what determines who wins.
Technology: Advancements for Improved Livelihoods
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Audio tones can help automated vehicles communicate with pedestrians , articleA Virginia Tech and Zoox study found custom sounds can be as effective as a traditional horn in increasing pedestrian awareness and influencing crossing decisions.
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Pinar Yanardag receives NSF CAREER award to democratize video production with artificial intelligence , articleThe research gives users director-like control, allowing a science teacher or a student to make a video that looks like it came out of a Hollywood studio — minus the Hollywood budget.
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Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing expands Owl supercomputing cluster to accelerate research , article“The new resources are intended to help researchers spend less time waiting for computing capacity and more time advancing their work,” said Alberto Cano, associate vice president for research computing.
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Class teaches lifelong learners to make AI a writing partner, not a ghostwriter , articleThe class is one of the Lifelong Learning Institute's nearly 90 ways for older community members to explore something new. Registration is open, and classes begin Sept. 8.
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A welcome message from President Tim Sands , articleSands kicks off the 2026-27 academic year with a message to students, faculty, and staff.
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HokieAI enables secure access to new capabilities for students, faculty, and staff , articleNew AI platform offers secure access to multiple vetted models in a Virginia Tech-managed environment.
Security: Safeguarding the Homefront
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Narcisa Pricope named director of research and development for the Center for Geospatial Information Technology , articlePricope will help expand CGIT’s research portfolio, cultivate partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and academic collaborators, and support the development of innovative geospatial technologies and decision-support tools.
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Nation’s drone defenses bolstered by new center , articleVirginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and National Security Institute are partnering with the U.S. Army to open a Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to test, evaluate, and improve the nation’s detection systems.
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project , articleThe board approved a tuition rate reduction for in-state medical school students, a capital expansion project for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and representation for Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit organization committed to help Athletics.
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech opens new Counter-UAS Testing and Research Center to develop drone defense capability for the U.S. Army and civilian infrastructure , articleConflicts around the world have highlighted the alarming speed at which drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are advancing, posing a major threat to law enforcement, soldiers, and critical infrastructure. As the importance and need for counter-UAS technology grows, Virginia Tech has established a state-of-the-art facility for counter-UAS research and operationally relevant testing.
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleThe new members represent the university's research breadth in wireless communications, cybersecurity, cancer biology, medical education, AI, drug delivery, and comparative oncology.
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Virginia Cyber Range celebrates 10 years of advancing cybersecurity education , articleThe Virginia Cyber Range celebrates a decade of expanding access to hands-on cybersecurity education at its ninth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference.