Advancing science & developing effective countermeasures against emerging infectious diseases @virginia_tech
Joined January 2021
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Jun 10
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
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📢 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.
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May 26
Great food, great conversations, and a fun trivia game led by the Pathogems podcast team made for an unforgettable evening at Hahn Horticultural Garden. 🎉
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
May 21
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/21x2HEg
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
A flock of researchers!
.@virginia_tech, @NCState, @universityofga, @CornellBirds, and @OfficialZSL published research in @AER_ESE_BES to show the spread of a harmful pathogen on birdfeeders may be mitigated by simple, frequent cleaning. bit.ly/4a3o0fo
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
Keeping the #VT26 vibe going with a shout-out to these Hokies earning their graduate degrees.
🎓 Sarah Juster, @globalchangevt
🎓 Gabrielle Ripa and Olivia Andrews, @ISWGvt
🎓 Lily Lefave, @VT_TPSC
🎓 Marcel Shams-Eddin, @VTCeZAP
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May 11
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.
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📢 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...
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
IGC fellows explored storytelling as a research tool in a workshop co‑hosted with VT’s Center for Communicating Science. Led by Patty Raun and Carrie Kroehler, the session highlighted how authentic stories help global change science connect & inspire.
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Apr 29
RT @VTChemDept: We’re proud to share that @MeversLab has been named a Camille Dreyfus Teacher‑Scholar! The award honors outstanding early‑…
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Apr 28
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30 "Defining cellular defenses against giant virus infection"
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Apr 15
🦠Meet the Pathogems!
An infectious disease podcast created by Aryn Wright, Caroline Clark, and Avery Kaye, first-year PhD students in the CeZAP ID-IGEP program.
📷Watch and subscribe: youtube.com/@pathogemspod
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Apr 13
🚨 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.
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Apr 5
Postdoc position in Dr. Birgit Scharf's lab at Virginia Tech to study bacterial motility and chemotaxis, see here:
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Mar 31
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Kevin Edgar!
We congratulate five @virginia_tech faculty members, who have been named @aaas Fellows to the class of 2025!🎉
This honor recognizes their pioneering research, transformative teaching, and engaging leadership.👏
🔗bit.ly/4mc8GSD
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
Our research facilities open house and reception was a success!🙌
We enjoyed hearing from our friends at @thermofisher, @NikonUSA, @illumina, and @bruker, engaged in meaningful conversations with our poster presenters, explored our innovative spaces, and welcomed @TheHokieBird🧡
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Mar 26
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
Watch: youtu.be/HiwBzXjGHok?si=yppY…
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Virginia Tech CeZAP retweeted
Mar 23
#VirginiaTech is making moves in innovation. 🔬
Ranked No. 59 by the National Academy of Inventors on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities list for granted utility patents, turning ideas into real-world impact.
🔗: go.vt.edu/umSLL
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Mar 24
Today at 3:30pm in Classroom 220 VMIA
"Multivalent Control of HMG-CoA Reductase Underpins Aspergillus fumigatus Antifungal Susceptibility"
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🎉 Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Amy Pruden, University Distinguished Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, for being named a recipient of the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03…
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