VTC Research Institute gets grant to keep studying “gap junctions” Gene Marrano January 24, 2017 1 minute read The microscopic spaces between heart cells have an impact on cardiac arrest and heart disease – now the Virginia Tech-Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke has new funding for a continuing study as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem Museum’s new director; Salem history is important to entire valleyNext: RC poll highlights General Assembly issues Related Stories 1 minute read Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke City declares State of Emergency Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 2 minutes read VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0
