VCU School of Medicine names new Department of Neurosurgery chair
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Virginia Commonwealth University recently appointed Alex Valadka, M.D., as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine.
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Virginia Tech engineers to study wireless networks in dense venues such as arenas, theaters
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Two Virginia Tech electrical and computer engineering faculty members are the lead investigators on a $1.37 million, international research project that may lead to higher performance for wireless networks in densely populated venues including arenas, theaters, and transportation hubs.
Surgeon William Faulkenberry named Preceptor of the Year by VCOM medical students
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William (Bill) Faulkenberry, MD, of Shenandoah Valley Surgical Associates, has been named Preceptor of the Year by the medical students of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) who spent their third year clinical rotations at Augusta Health.
Del. Steve Landes to receive 2015 American Conservative Union award
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The American Conservative Union announced the results of its ratings from the 2015 meeting of the Virginia General Assembly. Del. Steve Landes received an 87% rating for the 2015 General Assembly Session and holds a lifetime ACU rating of 89%.
REO Distribution donates office space in Waynesboro to Alzheimer’s Association
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The Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has announced the addition of an office in Waynesboro.
Joel Schlosberg: Meet the real King Joe
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It has been a century since “the man who never died” was put to death. Joe Hill, whose songs inspired labor organizing and introduced the phrase “pie in the sky,” went before a firing squad on November 19, 1915.
In dying cells, UVA finds potential way to control cholesterol levels
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A discovery about how the body deals with the cholesterol contained within its dying cells has suggested an exciting new approach to control people’s cholesterol levels – and thus their risk of developing heart disease.
Virginia Tech scientists find way to to make resistant brain cancer cells sensitive to treatment
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Scientists from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and clinicians from Carilion Clinic have discovered how to sensitize drug-resistant human glioblastoma cells to chemotherapy.
Tim Kaine joins in Senate bill to prevent youth homelessness
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Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced legislation to help prevent youth homelessness, improve support services and housing for youth and families, and help ensure children are raised in supportive, stable households.
Poll: Virginia backs Clean Power Plan on eve of big Senate vote
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The Sierra Club released polling Friday showing significant support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan among registered voters in Virginia.
