Timely new book from VT professor uses stats to track disease spread Gene Marrano March 16, 2020 1 min read A new book that describes how epidemiologists and biostatisicians track and monitor disease outbreaks has a Virginia Tech co-author. He says statistics are also a tool that can help combat viruses. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke restaurant works to feed kids missing school lunchNext: Area hospital group bars almost all visitor access Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech Linebacker Caleb Woodson charged with DWI Clark Palmer August 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025