Timely new book from VT professor uses stats to track disease spread Gene Marrano March 16, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke restaurant works to feed kids missing school lunchNext: Area hospital group bars almost all visitor access Related Stories USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026 More than just the name of a high school – who was Colonel William Fleming? Gene Marrano June 15, 2026 Virginia Tech expert offers tips to support drought-stressed lawns Web Staff June 15, 2026