VT-C Research: Witnesses of traumatic events can develop PTSD Ian Price January 27, 2017 1 minute read Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke have discovered that you can possibly develop post-traumatic stress disorder by simply observing fear in others. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley home sales rise 9% in 2016Next: TAP offers help with tax preparation Related Stories U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0