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Of mice and men: Examining how hantavirus leaps from rodent to human

Virginia Tech lands a $400,000 NSF grant to decode how a virus carried by rodents infects people, and what conditions enable transmission.

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Our Research Centers and Affiliates

Center for Emerging, Zoonotic and Arthropod-borne Pathogen
Global Change Center
Macromolecules Innovation Institute
Translational Plant Sciences Center

Measures of Distinction
 

Graphic showing engagement in undergraduate research; graduate students trained; undergraduates in outreach; and postdoc trainees as part of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute.
An infographic titled "EXTRAMURAL AWARDS" comparing funding between FLSI and VT. Under "New Awards," FLSI accounts for $48M while VT accounts for $209M. Under "Active Awards," FLSI accounts for $320M while VT accounts for $875M. A central statistic highlights "1 in 3 VT Extramural Award Dollars Generated by FLSI Faculty".
An infographic titled "EDUCATION & OUTREACH" summarizing K–12 student reach through various programs:   At a Distance, Biotech in a Box™ Program: 26,366 students reached (represented by pink person icons).   In-Person, Hands-On Programs: 7,508 students reached (represented by blue person icons).   Key/Legend: Indicates "K–12 Students Reached" with a legend stating that each person icon equal 100 students.

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Fralin Life Sciences Institute
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1015 Life Science Circle
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-2100