BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 3 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

How does sleep shape the infant brain? How can research inform addiction-related public policy? What makes us who we are?

These and other topics are part ofthe Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's 2026-27Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series. Eighteen leading scientists will share the latest discoveries on topics spanning neuroscience, cardiovascular science, cancer biology, exercise medicine, metabolism, and health policy.

The series reflects the institute's scientific reach and aligns with its focus on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment and increased healthspan.

The series begins Sept. 18 with ...