| Date: | September 30, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Venue: | Virginia Tech |
| Description: |
Virginia Tech Alumni presents the online HokieTalk "Virginia Tech’s COVID-19 Response: Science and Engineering in Service to Community Health" on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Join us for a virtual HokieTalk where top Virginia Tech researchers will share their roles in the COVID-19 response. Hokies are making lifesaving contributions in novel testing and design of equipment. Moderated by Mike Friedlander with faculty members Carla Finkielstein, Harry Sontheimer, and Chris Williams. Panelists include: • Carla Finkielstein, associate professor of biological sciences at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and College of Science and director of the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. • Harald Sontheimer, professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and College of Science and director of the Center for Glial Biology in Health, Disease, and Cancer. • Chris Williams, College of Engineering professor of mechanical engineering. The event is free and open to the public though registration is required. To register, visit: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/hokietalks1-2020. HokieTalks are hour-long conversations that give Hokies an exciting insider look at current research that is making a difference. The talks are short and engaging, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions. There is no charge to participate in our HokieTalks program, however there is an opportunity to make a gift to Virginia Tech’s COVID-19 Fund for those who would like to help accelerate ongoing research and testing operations. For more information or questions, contact Debbie Day at hokie@vt.edu or visit: https://www.alumni.vt.edu/events/2020/09/30-hokietalks.html. |