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Our Commitment to Research

Cutting-edge discovery to improve the health of our communities and transform healthcare.

At the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), faculty research plays a pivotal role in fulfilling our mission to prepare physician thought leaders and transform healthcare. Our dedicated faculty engage in cutting-edge discovery and innovation, driving advancements that directly transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes and community health, and shape the future of medical practice. 

Areas of Expertise

Health Systems Science Research

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    Clinical Immunology and Informatics , home

    Dr. Nicholas Rider's research focuses on leveraging computational approaches, including AI and machine learning, to improve clinical outcomes and understand disease biology for patients with immunologic diseases.

Medical Education Research

Recurring Research Series

VTCSOM Research in the News

Contact Us:

Leslie LaConte, PhD

Associate Dean, Research
Director, Foundational Science Curriculum

540-526-2084
leslie.laconte@vt.edu
Riverside 2 R2140

Sharon Barrett

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

540-526-2550
barretts@vt.edu
Riverside 2 Dean's Suite M124

Heather Mason, MA

Research Administrator

540-526-2168
hrwain70@vt.edu
Riverside 1 Suite 107

Michael J. Friedlander, PhD

Executive Director, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Senior Dean for Research, VTC School of Medicine

540-526-2013
friedlan@vt.edu
Riverside 2 R-1009