Grant will help fund addiction research at FBRI Gene Marrano October 31, 2023 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke police chief sworn in, promising he can reduce city crimeNext: RSO Masterworks season debut and a “Swoon” street celebration kickoff Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025