More from the new dean at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Gene Marrano July 2, 2019 1 minute read VT C photo The permanent replacement for founding dean Cynda Johnson took over the corner office at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine yesterday – Dr Lee Learman is excited to land in Roanoke. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New Dean starts at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine todayNext: Sen. Warner continues rolling out social media legislation Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026