VT scientist identifies possible interventions for autism related disease Emma Thomas April 5, 2023 1 minute read A Professor at Virginia Tech has been awarded a $3.4-million-dollar grant to further his research on a possible medical intervention for a disease associated with autism and other behavioral health disorders. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Highlander cuts the ribbon in RadfordNext: Eggcellent Adventure at VMT on Easter Sunday Related Stories Nokefest returns with riverside music, custom local art Ian Price June 11, 2026 1st Annual Roanoke Valley Book Swap and Fair coming to Golden Cactus Brewing Clark Palmer June 11, 2026 Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026