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: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke restaurant works to feed kids missing school lunchNext: Area hospital group bars almost all visitor access Related Stories 1 min read Carilion now raising funds for an advanced therapy at new cancer center under construction Gene Marrano November 4, 2025 1 min read 2025 Virginia Election Results Ian Price November 4, 2025 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025