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 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026