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Advancing science & developing effective countermeasures against emerging infectious diseases at Virginia Tech.

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Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A new study by Dr. Chloé Lahondère and her team explores mosquito communities across four Virginia landscapes, revealing how much mosquito communities can vary. They collected 34 species, including several medically important, #invasive, and range-expanding species. academic.oup.com/jme/article/...
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Mosquito diversity, range-expanding species, and host-feeding patterns across Virginia’s heterogeneous landscapes
Abstract. Understanding how mosquito community, host use, and environmental drivers vary across landscapes is critical for predicting vector‑borne disease
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30pm with Dr. Dana Hawley “Unintended consequences of immunity: incomplete host protection favors pathogen virulence in a songbird disease system” 🎙️ Dr. Hawley was also recently featured on Pathogems! Listen here: youtu.be/CZeWIS9Uehs?...
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Air sampling in airports found SARS-CoV-2 and flu in 98% (!) and 17% of samples. Presence of flu virus in air correlated with positivity of travelers' nasal swabs, but not for SARS-CoV-2. journals.plos.org/globalpublic... HT: my postdoc Mahender Rawat
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Multimodal genomic surveillance for respiratory pathogens at four U.S. international airports: A comparison of air, wastewater, clinical, and national surveillance data
Early detection of outbreaks and emerging pathogens is critical for public health and global biosecurity. Airports, as major international travel hubs with dense, enclosed populations, are high-risk s...
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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
FINAL CALL for GCC Undergrad Grants Projects addressing global change topics in science, engineering, social science, and the humanities are eligible for funding ranging from $250 - $1,000. Apply by TOMORROW September 25. More: globalchange.vt.edu/undergraduat...
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS
The GCC, with support from the FLSI, is proud to sponsor undergraduate students & their research projects that align with our mission for advancing collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to…
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🍎🦠 New #Pathogems episode! Dr. Laura Strawn shares her journey into food safety research and how science can be translated into real-world food safety practices. youtu.be/BIzk9QeNmYc?...
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Confessions of a Pathogen Hunter with Dr. Laura Strawn
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium “Bacteria inside fungi: what can we learn from these natural manipulators of pathogens?”
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us today at 3:30 pm in Fralin Auditorium ID IGEP cohort class presenting: Analis Smith (Romero-Masters lab), Lance Mitchell (Weger lab), Jack Williams (Duggal lab), Chaewoon Jung (Marr lab) MCB cohort class presenting: Jose Calvo Palacios (Aylward lab), Kiara (KC) Cooper (Scharf lab)
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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
FINAL CALL for Ph.D. students interested in joining the IGC IGEP! Email Steph McBride by TOMORROW, September 11, to join the prospective fellows list and receive information about two required info sessions. More: globalchange.vt.edu/graduate/int...
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Happy National Food Safety Education Month! 🥗🦠 This week, the Pathogems sit down with Dr. Rachel Cheng to talk about food microbiology, Salmonella research, food safety, public health, and career paths in academia. youtu.be/PVdyFD6oDVc?...
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An Ode to Salmonella I4,[5],12,i:- with Dr. Rachel Cheng
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us today at 3:30 in Fralin Auditorium "What Zebrafish Tell Us About the Brain: Stress Response and Viral-Mediated Neural Circuit Tracing”
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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The IGC IGEP application cycle is now open! Ph.D. students should email the IGC Program Coordinator by September 11 to join the prospective fellows list and receive updates about two required October Q&A sessions. Applications are due November 16. Details: globalchange.vt.edu/graduate/int...
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
CeZAP SPARK kicks off the fall series today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium "Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses"
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What happens when scientists step out of the lab and into the community? The Pathogems talk with Dr. Amy Hagen about Virginia Tech’s Science on Tap, the stories behind the program, and how scientists can turn research into engaging conversations. 🎙️ youtu.be/YlYFApJU12g?...
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Dr. Amy Hagen on Tap
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Our incoming ID IGEP students are kicking off their fall lab rotations. Wondering what rotations are really like? 🎙️ The Pathogems team shares their experiences, advice, and tips for making the most of your rotation experience in “Let’s Talk Rotations!” youtu.be/u3RHTf3yfM0?...
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Let's Talk Rotations!
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Almost time for a new semester! How do you make Blacksburg feel like home? 🏡 The Pathogems Podcast asked students for their tips. Give it a listen! 🎧 youtu.be/hf2A86J-3sY?...
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Making Blacksburg Feel Like Home
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🐦‍⬛New Pathogems episode! Aryn and Caroline chirp with Dr. Dana Hawley, Professor of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech, about her journey into science and her research on how diseases spread among wild bird populations. youtu.be/CZeWIS9Uehs?...
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Aryn and Caroline Chirp with Dr. Dana Hawley
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Congratulations to ID IGEP affiliated student Maria Casaneda-Guzman on the IGC IGEP fellowship!
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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Researchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Conference. The week fostered scientific exchange, new collaborations, and fresh ideas to help address infectious disease challenges in a changing world. 🔗 linktr.ee/globalchangevt
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We gave a sneak preview of our clean air system for buildings at the @arpa-h.bsky.social BREATHE Demo Day. All the credit goes to Rajan Chakrabarty et al. at WashU, Madhav Marathe et al. at UVA, and Chris Cappa + Theresa Pistochini et al. at UC Davis. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/s...
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Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Experts gather in Blacksburg to discuss infectious disease outbreaks and how to prevent them
Nearly 450 scientists who study the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases recently attended a conference at Virginia Tech.
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
CeZAP affiliate Jingqiu Liao is uncovering how dangerous bacteria like listeria survive in nature and food-processing environments. This work can help trace outbreaks faster and make fresh foods safer before they reach our kitchens news.vt.edu/articles/202...
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From soil to salad: How engineers are tracking the hidden journey of listeria
Jingqiu Liao is uncovering how dangerous bacteria like listeria survive in nature and food-processing environments. This work can help trace outbreaks faster and make fresh foods safer before they rea...
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliates on their recent promotions 👏 news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Headshots of CeZAP affiliates who recently received promotions
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Virginia Tech @virginiatech.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Researchers found that yellow fever mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of DEET with food — potentially weakening the world’s most widely used insect repellent. 🦟 🔗: go.vt.edu/upTKp
A parent is seen spraying bug spray on a child's arm. Text on screen reads: "think DEET keeps mosquitos away? They may be learning to love it."
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📢 A new Pathogems episode is out! In this episode of Pathogems, we sit down with Dr. Luis Escobar to discuss hantavirus, including what it is, how it spreads, and some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the virus. youtu.be/KxcbDTkrec0?...
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Planning our Next Cruise with Dr. Luis Escobar
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Great food, great conversations, and a fun trivia game led by the Pathogems podcast team made for an unforgettable evening at Hahn Horticultural Garden. 🎉 infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/News_and_Med...
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Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area @pppda.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Please join us in congratulating James Weger on receiving the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award and the Grant Turnwald Innovation Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. 🦠 Congratulations, James! 🙌 #Theraputics #Vaccines #Virology Photo Courtesy of VMCVM
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NSF COMPASS Center @nsfcompass.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We are pleased to congratulate Kylene Kehn-Hall on receiving the Dean’s Professional Award from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech! 👏 @vtcezap.bsky.social #VeterinaryMedicine #InfectiousDisease #BiomedicalScience Photo Courtesy of VMCVM
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Virginia Tech @virginiatech.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Scientists at Virginia Tech are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.  🔗: brnw.ch/21x2HF3
Two researchers engage in discussion. Text on screen reads: "researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus"
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It's widely accepted that hantavirus transmits from rodent excreta to humans via inhalation of aerosolized virus, so I don't understand why we're so reluctant to acknowledge the inhalation route for human-to-human transmission. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/h...
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Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I spoke about the potential for airborne transmission of hantavirus, and Josh Santarpia talked about the National Quarantine Unit. I visited it last year; it's a critical resource for the country. @virginiatech.bsky.social @pppda.bsky.social
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
What do we know about the Andes hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship? CeZAP affiliate Luis Escobar breaks down the science, transmission concerns, and ongoing response efforts. news.vt.edu/articles/202...
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What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk
Luis Escobar, a disease ecologist at Virginia Tech, said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses...
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This article has quality content about the very low risk of hantavirus leading to a pandemic. Should you be worried? No, unless you're on the cruise ship or have close interactions with someone who came off it. www.today.com/health/news/...
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Could the Hantavirus Lead to a Pandemic? Experts Explain the Risk Level
An outbreak of hantavirus has killed three on a cruise ship. Should you be worried? What to know about the Andes strain, how it spreads and symptoms.
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
There is some evidence of person-to-person transmission of the Andes species of hantavirus. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Does hantavirus spread person-to-person in rare cases? www.wsj.com/world/human-... A review from 2022 did not find evidence of it. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC....
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Human-to-Human Transmission of Hantavirus May Have Occurred on Cruise Ship
The suspected outbreak has led to three deaths and four infections on passenger vessel, the World Health Organization said.
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📢 A new Pathogems episode is out! This month, we interviewed Dr. Kylene Kehn-Hall, Tune in for a discussion of her role and responsibilities, new publication on VEEV neurological sequelae, and Caroline's battle with Skeeter Syndrome... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...
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Skeeter Syndrome Awareness with CeZAP Director, Dr. Kylene Kehn-Hall
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30 "Defining cellular defenses against giant virus infection"
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Global Change Center at Virginia Tech @globalchangevt.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Reminder: Registration is open for EEID 2026 at Virginia Tech. Attendance is capped and demand is high, so early registration is encouraged. Registration closes May 1. 🔗 cpe.vt.edu/eeid2026/reg...
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🚨 New Pathogems episode is out! What Color is Science with Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli In this episode the girls sit down with Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli to discuss what motivates professors, how to form a committee, and, of course, the color of science. youtu.be/cOEuQSLx0Ns?...
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What Color is Science? w/ Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli
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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Ghosh Lab in Entomology @vtcals.bsky.social seeks a #postdoc to work on a project investigating immune priming & disease dynamics in bumble bees. Excellent employee benefits (matching retirement, subsidized health ins) & training environment. Apply by April 24! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Job Description The Ghosh Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to work on a research project investigating immune priming and disease dynamics in bumble bees. The successful cand...
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Chris Smith @drchristsmith.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Postdoc opportunity in the Dept of Biological Sciences @vt-science.bsky.social in the Scharf Lab focused on the study motility and chemotaxis in the symbiotic soil bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti. Apply by April 20 for full consideration! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Job Description A full-time postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Scharf lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech to study motility and chemotaxis in the symbioti...
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Virginia Tech @virginiatech.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A decades-old mosquito mystery, solved. 🦟 Researchers found a single protein (MET) controls reproduction, something scientists thought required two receptors. The discovery could unlock new ways to control mosquitoes and the diseases they spread. 🔗: go.vt.edu/untii
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Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area @pppda.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
At the 2026 PPP DA Symposium, we celebrated the opening of the PPP DA exhibit! The exhibit invites visitors to explore all four research themes and how scientists, engineers, clinicians, humanists, and communities work together to understand how viruses emerge, spread, and can ultimately be stopped.
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Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area @pppda.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The afternoon breakout sessions are taking place now at the PPP DA 2026 Symposium! 💬 Faculty and trainees are collaborating and exchanging perspectives across disciplines. Trainees have the opportunity to join the career panel to learn more from pandemic scientists.
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Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area @pppda.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The PPP DA 2026 Symposium continues into the evening with the inauguration of the PPP DA exhibit and reception at the Newman Library! 📚
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Pandemic Prediction and Prevention Destination Area @pppda.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
That’s a wrap for the PPP DA 2026 Symposium! 👋 Today was full of collaboration and new ideas. Thank you to everyone who participated in advancing the work of pandemic prediction and prevention.
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
New Pathogems episode! In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating women in science with Shannon Carney, Dr. Krisangel Lopez, and Dr. Nisha Duggal youtu.be/HiwBzXjGHok?...
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Women in Science
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Center for Emerging, Zoonotic, and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens @vtcezap.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Today at 3:30pm in Classroom 220 VMIA "Multivalent Control of HMG-CoA Reductase Underpins Aspergillus fumigatus Antifungal Susceptibility"
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I recorded a @virginiatech.bsky.social Curious Conversations podcast about stuff in the air that makes us sick and our project funded by @arpa-h.bsky.social on a smart building system to ensure cleaner, healthier indoor air. news.vt.edu/articles/202...
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Linsey Marr airborne pathogen detection and mitigation
Marr joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the complexities of airborne pathogens, their impact on health, and a project she’s leading aimed at developing a smart air quality ma...
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EEID 2026 at Virginia Tech @eeid2026.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Registration for the 2026 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases conference at Virginia Tech is now open! Come join us June 2-4 for great science in a picturesque setting. Register here by May 1 (early registration is encouraged due to capacity limitations): cpe.vt.edu/eeid2026/reg...
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