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Researcher receives NIH grant to study noninvasive treatment for metastatic breast tumors

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Eli Vlaisavljevich, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics at Virginia Tech, received a Trailblazer Award from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health to research possible treatments for metastatic breast cancer.

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Virginia Tech historians uncover the facts about masks

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More than 100 years ago, health officials urged Americans to protect their country by wearing masks. Face coverings help prevent the spread of a deadly flu strain, the experts said. In response, cities and counties across the nation mandated mask use. Residents could face fines or jail time if they didn’t follow the law in some places.