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 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026