Local researchers join the fight against deadly brain cancer Emma Thomas May 23, 2023 1 minute read Researchers at Virginia Tech are joining a multi-institutional team to tackle a lethal childhood brain cancer. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sen. Kaine pushing bipartisan bill targeting Fentanyl traffickingNext: The 9th annual Gauntlet will award finalists on Thursday Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026