Fralin Research Institute students take on greenway litter Gene Marrano September 26, 2019 1 minute read Rachel Padget photos A group of medical school, Ph.D and Master’s students are collaborating with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute faculty and staff for a Roanoke River Cleanup on Saturday. They’ve done it before as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: POP Power preview at the TaubmanNext: UPDATE: Norfolk Southern worker killed in crash identified Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026