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 ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026