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Roanoke’s Biomedical Institute Started with a Single Employee

15 years ago Michael Friedlander came from the largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center, to one that didn’t yet exist. In that time, Micha…

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Virginia Western President Laura Treanor and Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. celebrate the new agreement.

Roanoke College & VWCC Partner on New 4-Year Biotechnology Degree Program

Roanoke biotech lab. Photo by Roanoke Rambler.

Roanoke Biotech Lab Seeks New Manager

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Roanoke is big on vision, whether its found in biotechnology laboratory or a mountaintop at sunrise. Here you’ll find an expansive, and far-seeing culture that nurtures innovation through an unbeatable mix of world-class resources, opportunities, and relationships.

Our innovation ecosystem isn’t just a catch-phrase, it’s a way of life. In Roanoke, you can meet or exceed your big goals while being rooted in a strong community where you and your work make a difference.

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