VT-C Research: Witnesses of traumatic events can develop PTSD Ian Price January 27, 2017 1 minute read Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke have discovered that you can possibly develop post-traumatic stress disorder by simply observing fear in others. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley home sales rise 9% in 2016Next: TAP offers help with tax preparation Related Stories Roanoke Blacksburg Airport Care Cupboard supports unpaid TSA workers through 40-day shutdown Ian Price March 26, 2026 0 Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Google has formally announced plans to develop a data center campus in Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0