VTC Research Institute gets grant to keep studying “gap junctions” Gene Marrano January 24, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Salem Museum’s new director; Salem history is important to entire valleyNext: RC poll highlights General Assembly issues Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025