Zika specialist from Brazil speaks at VT-C School today Gene Marrano October 4, 2016 1 min read The run-up to this past summer’s Olympic Game’s put the focus on the Zika virus – now a Brazilian physician will speak about it in Roanoke today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Suspicious vehicle sought after string of south Roanoke County burglariesNext: Denton: this year, the V.P. debate could matter more than normal Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025