
New biomedical gel could ease pain in cervical cancer treatment
A unique partnership between a Virginia Tech scientist and a University of Virginia oncologist could result in a solution to reduce discomfort during cancer treatment for women.

A unique partnership between a Virginia Tech scientist and a University of Virginia oncologist could result in a solution to reduce discomfort during cancer treatment for women.

Imagine getting behind-the-scenes insights on a corporate acquisition that creates the world’s largest hotel company — from an experienced and articulate executive who helped make it happen.

Southwest Virginia is open for business. That’s the message I heard in November, as several companies announced expansions or new operations around the Ninth District.

Jean Sabile, a third-year student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, has been awarded a Medical Student Initiation Grant by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and companies across the drone industry met at Virginia Tech last week to work on developing standards for unmanned aircraft.

Health effects and costs in the form of respiratory and cardiovascular illness can be linked to fires as far as 200-300 miles from the smoke-impacted area, according to research from Klaus Moeltner of Virginia Tech.

Combatting brain drain. Creating safer infrastructure and reducing disease. Supporting peers struggling with mental health issues. Equalizing access to quality education.

Highland County resident John Sweet has been named Valley Conservation Council’s Conservator of the Year.

1901 Group will invest $4 million to expand its Enterprise IT Operations Center headquartered in Montgomery County and its corporate offices in Fairfax County.

Legislation introduced by Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to award four African American women scientists the Congressional Gold Medal for their work at NASA Langley passed the U.S. Senate.
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