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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0