Media Advisory: Grand opening and ribbon cutting Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
A ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Addition takes place Oct. 12 at 4 Riverside Circle in the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke.
October 7, 2021 – A ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Addition takes place Oct. 12 at 4 Riverside Circle in the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke.
The state-of-the-art, 139,000-square-foot facility is currently occupied by six Fralin Biomedical Research Institute faculty-led teams studying new approaches to treat cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological disorders – leading causes of death in the U.S. When fully occupied, the building will house approximately 20 additional scientific teams.
The $90-million expansion features labs, meeting spaces, and offices to accommodate 400+ additional Virginia Tech researchers, students, and staff in Roanoke, as well as highly specialized equipment and research facilities.
What: Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Addition Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Media are invited to cover the event.
Who: Virginia Tech leaders, government officials, and key partners will share remarks. Media availability with select leaders following remarks.
When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m.
Where: The event will take place at 4 Riverside Circle in the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke.
To attend, RSVP to Bill Foy at fwill55@vt.edu
Note: Outlets wishing to shoot their own video or photos inside should arrive at 1:00 p.m. for media access. Otherwise, use this link for video and photo assets.
Contact: Bill Foy| fwill55@vt.edu | 540-998-0288
