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: 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 FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025