Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study bolstered by major grant Gene Marrano February 26, 2020 1 minute read Dr Warren Bickel The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion has a good track record of attracting grants for such a new center – and they’ve done it again. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Police: 90 year-old driver dead after failing to yield, colliding with SUVNext: Poll: More Virginians view Northam unfavorably now than after blackface scandal Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026