Dear friends and colleagues,
It was exciting to collaborate with Research!America at an event that drew elected officials, community leaders, university leaders and leaders of biotech and health care organizations from across the state and Washington, D.C., area.
Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley presented findings from a new public opinion survey of Virginians that indicates strong support for research and innovation, STEM education, and the infrastructures that support them. The results provided an affirmation that our work at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is valued and matches the objectives of the citizens of Virginia.
Mary Woolley is a long-time friend of students and faculty working in the biomedical research enterprise and a national advocate of “Winning Hearts and Minds for Science” – which was the title of her presentation here in 2018 at a Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture.
Speaking of events, fellow scientists, students and anyone interested in the leading edge of brain research please make note of the Precision Neuroscience Conference at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center from May 25-26. The meeting represents a major assembly in Roanoke of some of the world's best scientists and leaders in mental health, brain cancer, neurodevelopment, aging, neurodegeneration, and brain injury research. No matter your field, you will find opportunities to learn and network with cutting edge scientists from across Virginia, the nation and also from colleagues from our Nordic partner countries.
Meanwhile, excitement continues to build for our Juneteenth celebration of Black scientists and engineers. We have assembled an array of researchers, educators, patient advocates and thought leaders, who will describe their career paths and research contributions in health sciences, the importance of embracing opportunities for underrepresented groups and the significance of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Yours truly in the spirit of Ut Prosim,
Michael J. Friedlander, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology, Virginia Tech
Senior Dean for Research, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute hosts Juneteenth celebration of Black scientists and engineers
The Virginia Tech community is welcome to share the Juneteenth educational celebration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. Read More
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Biomedical initiatives are boosted by strong public support, survey finds
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NIH grant will fund graduate student’s study of human brain activity in alcohol use disorder
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Robert Gourdie elected fellow of American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Gourdie was nominated and elected by peers for pioneering new treatment approaches that use short amino acid chains called peptides to encourage wound healing or fight cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Read More
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute hosts Juneteenth celebration of Black scientists and engineers
June 17: Recognizing and Celebrating the Contributions of Black Scientists and Engineers
Speakers: Vernal Branch, Lance Collins, Ph.D., Sylvester Johnson, Ph.D., Margie Lee, D.V.M., Ph.D., Aziza Platt, Ph.D., Manu Platt, Ph.D., Pernessa Seele, Ph.D., Kaela Singleton, Ph.D.
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PRECISION NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE
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Register today for the Precision Neuroscience Conference from May 25-26 in Roanoke
This year’s academic program features leading researchers in mental health, neurodevelopment, brain cancer, aging, neurodegeneration, and brain injury. Keynote presenters include Carol Mason, Jan Hoeijmakers, and Josh Gordon. Register now!
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Empower leading scientists to pursue bold new research strategies to improve human health
Your gift to science today impacts human health and well-being for generations. Here's how you can support the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's mission:
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