Molecule discovered by Fralin Institute team could help after heart attacks Gene Marrano October 16, 2019 1 minute read Dr Rob Gourdie/VTC photo A study published recently in The Journal of the American Heart Association highlights work being done by a research team on the Virginia Tech-Carilion campus in Roanoke, regarding matters of the heart. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Confirmed case of rabies reported in RoanokeNext: Nats win National League title for first time Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026