More from the new dean at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Gene Marrano July 2, 2019 1 minute read VT C photo The permanent replacement for founding dean Cynda Johnson took over the corner office at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine yesterday – Dr Lee Learman is excited to land in Roanoke. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New Dean starts at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine todayNext: Sen. Warner continues rolling out social media legislation Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0