Grant will help fund addiction research at FBRI Gene Marrano October 31, 2023 1 minute read Warren Bickel G Marrano photo Exploring better ways to help people recover from a substance abuse disorder – permanently – is going on at the Virginia Tech Carilion campus, where a new grant will help fund that research. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke police chief sworn in, promising he can reduce city crimeNext: RSO Masterworks season debut and a “Swoon” street celebration kickoff Related Stories Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026