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Michael Friedlander to offer neuroscientific lessons to enhance health education
At the inaugural Interprofessional Education Collaborative conference, Michael Friedlander will present the 10 key aspects of learning that should be incorporated into a medical curriculum to make it effective.
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Zhi Sheng named an assistant professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology
Zhi Sheng seeks new therapeutic approaches to glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer with a poor prognosis.
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Sherri Cook named senior associate director for finance and administration
Sherri Cook joins the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute after nearly 11 years at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
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New technology allows scientists to watch cancer cells in action at unprecedented resolution
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have developed a novel technology platform to peer closely into the world of cells and molecules within a native, liquid environment.
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Group settings can diminish expressions of intelligence, especially among women
Research led by scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute found that small-group dynamics -- such as jury deliberations, collective bargaining sessions, and cocktail parties -- can alter the expression of IQ in some susceptible people.
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Benefits of high-quality child care persist 30 years later
Adults who participated in a high-quality early childhood education program in the 1970s are still benefiting from their early experiences in a variety of ways, according to the latest results from a study that Craig Ramey launched nearly forty years ago.
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