Zika specialist from Brazil speaks at VT-C School today Gene Marrano October 4, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026