News Stories

- - Feb 16, 2020 Scientists explore new method to help people with alcohol use disorder
    Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists Warren Bickel and Stephen LaConte (also an associate professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics) have received a $3.45 million National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health grant to study a new approach to understand the decision-making of alcohol use and abuse.
- - Feb 13, 2020 New Virginia Tech startup seeks to use nano-capsules derived from milk to deliver heart drug
    Good things come in small packages. Launched by Robert Gourdie, professor at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and in Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, The Tiny Cargo Co. will package vital heart medicine in nano-containers extracted from cow’s milk.
- - Feb 06, 2020 Researcher receives $1 million grant to develop DNA extraction technology for timber
    Eli Vlaisavljevich, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics, will work to develop new technology that could help stem illegal timbering and the resulting effect on the environment.
- - Feb 04, 2020 Study: Nanoparticles produced from burning coal result in damage to mice lungs, suggesting toxicity to humans
    Virginia Tech scientists have discovered that incredibly small particles of an unusual and highly toxic titanium oxide found in coal smog and ash can cause lung damage in mice after a single exposure, with long-term damage occurring in just six weeks.
- - Jan 31, 2020 Scholars in Calhoun Discovery Program complete impressive first semester
    Last fall, 40 first-year students began the inaugural journey into this unique undergraduate learning experience. At the first semester’s end, they shared their most recent work with David Calhoun, as well as the program’s leadership and industry partners.
- - Jan 27, 2020 Biomechanics researcher thrives as mentor, advocate
    Robin Queen, associate professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics in Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, will be awarded the Orthopaedic Research Society’s Adele L. Boskey, Ph.D. Award. Queen is the second recipient of the award since its inception.
- - Jan 24, 2020 Study provides the first data on concussion risk in youth football
    The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published the first data validating that conventional wisdom, in a study released in the January issue of the Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
- - Jan 21, 2020 Found in translation: National Institutes of Health leader to outline efforts to accelerate biomedical innovations
    Under Austin’s direction, one of the key roles of National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is to lead and administer of the nation’s Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) programs. The program awards more than $500 million to the nation’s leading universities and academic health centers for the development and support of innovative clinical and translational research programs. Last year, Virginia Tech, through its partnership with the University of Virginia, joined this elite group of 60 CTSAs, along with clinical partners Carilion Clinic and Inova Health System.
- - Jan 13, 2020 How do X-ray images help reveal insects’ physiological responses to gravity?
    Jake Socha, professor in biomedical engineering and mechanics, conducts research in Virginia Tech's Socha Lab. His recent publication in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science journal discusses insects' physiological responses to gravity.
- - Jan 03, 2020 Class of 2019: Engineering graduate student Whitney Tatem uses car crash data to improve safety
    The first time she entered a university lab, Whitney Tatem knew biomedical engineering was the field for her.

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