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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026