CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium
“Bacteria inside fungi: what can we learn from these natural manipulators of pathogens?”
“Bacteria inside fungi: what can we learn from these natural manipulators of pathogens?”
September 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium
“Bacteria inside fungi: what can we learn from these natural manipulators of pathogens?”
“Bacteria inside fungi: what can we learn from these natural manipulators of pathogens?”
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30 "Defining cellular defenses against giant virus infection"
April 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
CeZAP SPARK today at 3:30 "Defining cellular defenses against giant virus infection"
TWiV 1271: Hokies go viral II
Vincent visits @virginiatech.bsky.social for the CeZAP Symposium and speaks with XJ Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall about their research on hepatitis E virus and Rift Valley fever virus.
Vincent visits @virginiatech.bsky.social for the CeZAP Symposium and speaks with XJ Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall about their research on hepatitis E virus and Rift Valley fever virus.
TWiV 1271: Hokies go viral II
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
TWiV 1271: Hokies go viral II
Vincent visits @virginiatech.bsky.social for the CeZAP Symposium and speaks with XJ Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall about their research on hepatitis E virus and Rift Valley fever virus.
Vincent visits @virginiatech.bsky.social for the CeZAP Symposium and speaks with XJ Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall about their research on hepatitis E virus and Rift Valley fever virus.
Vincent speaks with X.J. Meng about his research on hepatitis E virus, focusing on host tropism and zoonotic infection. The conversation was recorded during a recent visit to Virginia Tech for the CeZAP Symposium
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Vincent speaks with X.J. Meng about his research on hepatitis E virus, focusing on host tropism and zoonotic infection. The conversation was recorded during a recent visit to Virginia Tech for the CeZAP Symposium
June 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Great food, great conversations, and a fun trivia game led by the Pathogems podcast team made for an unforgettable evening at Hahn Horticultural Garden. 🎉
infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/News_and_Med...
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May 26, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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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infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/News_and_Med...
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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CeZAP affiliate Luis Escobar breaks down the science, transmission concerns, and ongoing response efforts.
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What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk
Luis Escobar, a disease ecologist at Virginia Tech, said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses...
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May 11, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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.
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
CeZAP affiliate Luis Escobar breaks down the science, transmission concerns, and ongoing response efforts.
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
📢 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...
Skeeter Syndrome Awareness with CeZAP Director, Dr. Kylene Kehn-Hall
YouTube video by Pathogems
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May 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
📢 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLlw...
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 23 • 3:30 PM
📍 Fralin Auditorium
Join us today for CeZAP SPARK: the 5th ID IGEP Cohort will present research from their first lab rotations
📍 Fralin Auditorium
Join us today for CeZAP SPARK: the 5th ID IGEP Cohort will present research from their first lab rotations
September 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 23 • 3:30 PM
📍 Fralin Auditorium
Join us today for CeZAP SPARK: the 5th ID IGEP Cohort will present research from their first lab rotations
📍 Fralin Auditorium
Join us today for CeZAP SPARK: the 5th ID IGEP Cohort will present research from their first lab rotations
During his visit to Virginia Tech to deliver the keynote address at the CeZAP Symposium, Vincent Racaniello recorded a podcast for This Week in Virology (TWiV) with X.J. Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDg...
TWiV 1271: Hokies go viral II
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
During his visit to Virginia Tech to deliver the keynote address at the CeZAP Symposium, Vincent Racaniello recorded a podcast for This Week in Virology (TWiV) with X.J. Meng and Kylene Kehn-Hall.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDg...
🎉 Celebrating CeZAP-affiliated faculty Lauren Childs!
Named the new Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellow in Mathematics, Dr. Childs is a mathematical biologist using models and equations to fight diseases like malaria and COVID-19. 📈🦠
Named the new Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellow in Mathematics, Dr. Childs is a mathematical biologist using models and equations to fight diseases like malaria and COVID-19. 📈🦠
Lauren Childs appointed to Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellowship in Mathematics
Childs is a mathematical biologist who studies infectious diseases from perspectives originating in epidemiology, immunology, ecology, and human behavior.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🎉 Celebrating CeZAP-affiliated faculty Lauren Childs!
Named the new Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellow in Mathematics, Dr. Childs is a mathematical biologist using models and equations to fight diseases like malaria and COVID-19. 📈🦠
Named the new Archana S. Sathaye Junior Faculty Fellow in Mathematics, Dr. Childs is a mathematical biologist using models and equations to fight diseases like malaria and COVID-19. 📈🦠
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
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
From soil to salad: How engineers are tracking the hidden journey of listeria
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 rea...
news.vt.edu
June 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
CeZAP affiliate Dr. Kevin Lahmers addresses the rapid spread of the longhorned tick in the U.S.
🕷️ First detected in 2017, it's now in 21+ states—including recent reports in Connecticut—and spreading fast across the East.
“The tick will be a nuisance, and it is spreading,” says Dr. Lahmers.
🕷️ First detected in 2017, it's now in 21+ states—including recent reports in Connecticut—and spreading fast across the East.
“The tick will be a nuisance, and it is spreading,” says Dr. Lahmers.
Clone-Creating Tick Invades Another East Coast State: Public Health Officials Sound Alarm
Connecticut researchers have confirmed the presence of a fast-spreading invasive tick that could pose serious health risks to people and pets across the state.The longhorned tick, originally from east...
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June 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
CeZAP affiliate Dr. Kevin Lahmers addresses the rapid spread of the longhorned tick in the U.S.
🕷️ First detected in 2017, it's now in 21+ states—including recent reports in Connecticut—and spreading fast across the East.
“The tick will be a nuisance, and it is spreading,” says Dr. Lahmers.
🕷️ First detected in 2017, it's now in 21+ states—including recent reports in Connecticut—and spreading fast across the East.
“The tick will be a nuisance, and it is spreading,” says Dr. Lahmers.
CeZAP SPARK kicks off the fall series today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium
"Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses"
"Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses"
August 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM
CeZAP SPARK kicks off the fall series today at 3:30pm in Fralin Auditorium
"Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses"
"Mammalian soluble lectins as probes for host recognition of zoonotic viruses"
🎉 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.
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news.vt.edu/articles/202...
March 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🎉 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.
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news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Erin Gloag on this award 🎉
Two cross-institutional teams will study brain circuit changes in Down syndrome and persistent lung infections in cystic fibrosis.
🔗: go.vt.edu/ulDWu
🔗: go.vt.edu/ulDWu
February 18, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Erin Gloag on this award 🎉
The CeZAP SPARK series is back today at 3:30pm in a new location: Classroom 220 VMIA
"The Role of the Group B Streptococcal Type VII Secretion System in Virulence and Interbacterial Competition"
"The Role of the Group B Streptococcal Type VII Secretion System in Virulence and Interbacterial Competition"
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The CeZAP SPARK series is back today at 3:30pm in a new location: Classroom 220 VMIA
"The Role of the Group B Streptococcal Type VII Secretion System in Virulence and Interbacterial Competition"
"The Role of the Group B Streptococcal Type VII Secretion System in Virulence and Interbacterial Competition"
Congratulations to Linsey Marr and Wujin Sun, CeZAP affiliates, for being named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list! 🎉
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news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Eight Virginia Tech researchers among world's most highly cited
A global company that maintains the Web of Science, Clarivate compiles an annual list of researchers who demonstrated significant influence through the publication of multiple highly cited papers duri...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Congratulations to Linsey Marr and Wujin Sun, CeZAP affiliates, for being named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list! 🎉
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
🎉 Congrats to the 2025 CeZAP Research & Service Award recipients! 🎉
Honoring excellence in research, collaboration & service across CeZAP. 👏
Learn more 🔗 infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/Symposium/20...
Honoring excellence in research, collaboration & service across CeZAP. 👏
Learn more 🔗 infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/Symposium/20...
CeZAP Research and Service Awards
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October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🎉 Congrats to the 2025 CeZAP Research & Service Award recipients! 🎉
Honoring excellence in research, collaboration & service across CeZAP. 👏
Learn more 🔗 infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/Symposium/20...
Honoring excellence in research, collaboration & service across CeZAP. 👏
Learn more 🔗 infectiousdisease.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/Symposium/20...
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Bryan Hsu, assistant professor of biological sciences, on receiving the Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship!
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
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Bryan Hsu awarded faculty fellowship
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2020, Hsu is involved in the Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program as well as in several programmatic functions of the Center for Emerging Zoono...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Bryan Hsu, assistant professor of biological sciences, on receiving the Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship!
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
🎉 Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Rana Ashkar! 🧪✨
Rana Ashkar, Associate Professor of Physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors! 👏
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Rana Ashkar, Associate Professor of Physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors! 👏
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Rana Ashkar awarded faculty fellowship
Ashkar is a recognized investigator in soft matter and biological physics. Her research on biomimetic lipid membranes, responsive polymeric systems, and tunable bio-interfaces has gained widespread in...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎉 Congratulations to CeZAP affiliate Rana Ashkar! 🧪✨
Rana Ashkar, Associate Professor of Physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors! 👏
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Rana Ashkar, Associate Professor of Physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors! 👏
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🧪 CeZAP affiliate Korine Kolivras is leading a study on Lyme disease in the New River Valley. 🦠 Locals may be eligible to participate—help fight the spread of tick-borne illness! 🌿
🔗 Details: www.wdbj7.com/2025/08/19/v...
🔗 Details: www.wdbj7.com/2025/08/19/v...
Virginia Tech conducting NRV Lyme Disease study
Virginia Tech graduate students and a professor are conducting research to study the impact of Lyme Disease in the New River Valley.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🧪 CeZAP affiliate Korine Kolivras is leading a study on Lyme disease in the New River Valley. 🦠 Locals may be eligible to participate—help fight the spread of tick-borne illness! 🌿
🔗 Details: www.wdbj7.com/2025/08/19/v...
🔗 Details: www.wdbj7.com/2025/08/19/v...
We’re back! 🎉 The CeZAP SPARK seminar series resumes today Tues, Aug 26 @ 3:30 PM in Fralin Auditorium.
Kickoff speaker: Christopher Jones, PhD (Montana State Univ.)
🧫 “Biofilm biology at the interface of industry & academia”
Kickoff speaker: Christopher Jones, PhD (Montana State Univ.)
🧫 “Biofilm biology at the interface of industry & academia”
August 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We’re back! 🎉 The CeZAP SPARK seminar series resumes today Tues, Aug 26 @ 3:30 PM in Fralin Auditorium.
Kickoff speaker: Christopher Jones, PhD (Montana State Univ.)
🧫 “Biofilm biology at the interface of industry & academia”
Kickoff speaker: Christopher Jones, PhD (Montana State Univ.)
🧫 “Biofilm biology at the interface of industry & academia”
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 3 meeting. Congratulations to the following CeZAP affiliates🎉
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
June 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 3 meeting. Congratulations to the following CeZAP affiliates🎉
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...