Amartya Dutta: Paving the way for new therapies using AI-assisted drug repurposing
Amartya Dutta: Paving the way for new therapies using AI-assisted drug repurposing
The following story was written in Fall 2025 by Kylor Chou in ENGL 4824: Science Writing as part of a collaboration among the English department, the Center for Communicating Science, and the NSF COMPASS Center.
Zohreh Gholizadeh-Siahmazgi: Furthering induced pluripotent stem cell research
Zohreh Gholizadeh-Siahmazgi: Furthering induced pluripotent stem cell research
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine postdoctoral fellow Zohreh Gholizadeh-Siahmazgi uses induced pluripotent stem cell technology to create mini versions of organs. Her research is described in this story by Virginia Tech student Eli Speechley.
Vasu Gatne: Coding against the next pandemic
Vasu Gatne: Coding against the next pandemic
Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science graduate student Vasu Gatne explores how Large Language Models can protect us against the next pandemic. Her research is described in this story by Virginia Tech student Maggie Sheridan.
Hannah Brown: How artificial organs are combating a virus
Hannah Brown: How artificial organs are combating a virus
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine postdoctoral associate Hannah Brown examines how the hepatitis E virus affects the liver and brain through specialized 3-dimensional organoids. Her research is described in this story by Virginia Tech student Maddox Torres.
Marissa Buccilli: Translating medical uncertainty and risk
Marissa Buccilli: Translating medical uncertainty and risk
After the Women’s Health Initiative halted its trial in 2002, fear spread quickly. Marissa Buccilli’s research shows clinicians questioned the study’s design and worked to translate uncertain findings into clear, practical guidance for patients.