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 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0