VT-C physician/professor starts foundation to teach CPR and AED techniques Gene Marrano May 1, 2018 1 minute read Making sure young hearts are healthy – and that others can be restarted – a Virginia Tech Carilion medical school professor has both goals in mind as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Will voters turn out for Roanoke City Council election despite previous low numbers?Next: Deputies find $35,000, drugs in I-81 traffic stop Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026