Virginia Tech CeZAP

Advancing science & developing effective countermeasures against emerging infectious diseases @virginia_tech

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

📢 A new Pathogems episode is out!

In this episode of Pathogems, we sit down with Dr. Luis Escobar to discuss hantavirus, including what it is, how it spreads, and some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the virus.

https://t.co/g5LRpCbgnK

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

Great food, great conversations, and a fun trivia game led by the Pathogems podcast team made for an unforgettable evening at Hahn Horticultural Garden. 🎉

https://t.co/5Saa3AiQlv

[Virginia Tech @virginia_tech]

Scientists at Virginia Tech are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.

🔗: https://t.co/gxJxtIMCvs

[Fralin Life Sciences Institute @FralinLifeSci]

A flock of researchers!
.@virginia_tech, @NCState, @universityofga, @CornellBirds, and @OfficialZSL published research in @AER_ESE_BES to show the spread of a harmful pathogen on birdfeeders may be mitigated by simple, frequent cleaning. https://t.co/Mm4nrXZ73x

[Fralin Life Sciences Institute @FralinLifeSci]

Keeping the #VT26 vibe going with a shout-out to these Hokies earning their graduate degrees.
🎓 Sarah Juster, @globalchangevt
🎓 Gabrielle Ripa and Olivia Andrews, @ISWGvt
🎓 Lily Lefave, @VT_TPSC
🎓 Marcel Shams-Eddin, @VTCeZAP
https://t.co/eTmoMHK3Vd

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

What do we know about the Andes hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship?

CeZAP affiliate Luis Escobar breaks down the science, transmission concerns, and ongoing response efforts.

https://t.co/yPlvzNgJ9t

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

📢 A new Pathogems episode is out!

This month, we interviewed Dr. Kylene Kehn-Hall, Tune in for a discussion of her role and responsibilities, new publication on VEEV neurological sequelae, and Caroline's battle with Skeeter Syndrome...

https://t.co/fHtwnWmgbd

[Global Change Center ~ at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt]

IGC fellows explored storytelling as a research tool in a workshop co‑hosted with VT’s Center for Communicating Science. Led by Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler, the session highlighted how authentic stories help global change science connect & inspire.

🔗 https://t.co/DNi6mcPEHN

[Virginia Tech Chemistry @VTChemDept]

We’re proud to share that @MeversLab has been named a Camille Dreyfus Teacher‑Scholar! The award honors outstanding early‑career faculty in the chemical sciences for excellence in research and education.

#vtchem #vtcos #teaching #whatsyourscience

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30 "Defining cellular defenses against giant virus infection"

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

🦠Meet the Pathogems!

An infectious disease podcast created by Aryn Wright, Caroline Clark, and Avery Kaye, first-year PhD students in the CeZAP ID-IGEP program.

📷Watch and subscribe: https://t.co/BSJkaGv4ej

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

🚨 New Pathogems episode is out!
What Color is Science with Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli

In this episode the girls sit down with Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli to discuss what motivates professors, how to form a committee, and, of course, the color of science.
https://t.co/V2uzz1SjXk

[Zhaomin Yang @T4PVT]

Postdoc position in Dr. Birgit Scharf's lab at Virginia Tech to study bacterial motility and chemotaxis, see here:

https://t.co/tsT8o3og9r

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Kevin Edgar!

[Fralin Life Sciences Institute @FralinLifeSci]

We congratulate five @virginia_tech faculty members, who have been named @aaas Fellows to the class of 2025!🎉

This honor recognizes their pioneering research, transformative teaching, and engaging leadership.👏

🔗https://t.co/rnCtT6revA

[Fralin Life Sciences Institute @FralinLifeSci]

Our research facilities open house and reception was a success!🙌

We enjoyed hearing from our friends at @thermofisher, @NikonUSA, @illumina, and @bruker, engaged in meaningful conversations with our poster presenters, explored our innovative spaces, and welcomed @TheHokieBird🧡

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

New Pathogems episode!

In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating women in science with Shannon Carney, Dr. Krisangel Lopez, and Dr. Nisha Duggal

Watch: https://t.co/wr3fxCLstZ

[Virginia Tech News @vtnews]

#VirginiaTech is making moves in innovation. 🔬

Ranked No. 59 by the National Academy of Inventors on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities list for granted utility patents, turning ideas into real-world impact.

🔗: https://t.co/dkEe5ZTmYd

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

Today at 3:30pm in Classroom 220 VMIA

"Multivalent Control of HMG-CoA Reductase Underpins Aspergillus fumigatus Antifungal Susceptibility"

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

🎉 Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Amy Pruden, University Distinguished Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, for being named a recipient of the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.https://t.co/M7vwrsY1em

[Virginia Tech CeZAP @VTCeZAP]

We’re excited to kick off our ID IGEP Recruitment Weekend today! 🎉

The Pathogems Podcast recently interviewed Sarah Gouger to share what you can expect during and helpful tips to feel confident going into your interview.

https://t.co/ZkkjeriikV