Department of Biological Sciences
 

VT BioSPIRE:
Virginia Tech Biological Sciences Strategic Partners in Research and Education

 

Download a printable brochure about BioSPIRE (in .pdf format)

 

What is VT BioSPIRE?


VT BioSPIRE is a private-public partnership to support the growth and success of biotech-related organizations.  This consortium strengthens links between the nationally competitive Virginia Tech Biological Sciences and the emerging regional strength in biotech-related businesses.  Together we can translate our skills and discoveries to better health and environment.

Join us now for….

Today:

  • Communicating through our Annual Research Symposium and Partners Day
  • Building an underrepresented student population to provide a diverse educational experience and workforce
  • Strengthening the curriculum by industry leader’s mentorship and advisory feedback

and Tomorrow:

    • Discover partnerships for government or private research projects 
    • Transfer discoveries to commercial use
    • Pioneer future industry opportunities

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Our formula for success...

Collaboration starts here – with diverse perspectives

Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Quality education guaranteed – through a nationally recognized department

1,500 students, 3.7 GPA average
National Academy of Sciences
USA Today All-American
Virginia Outstanding Scientist
Lifetime Achievement in Science Award

Impact driven – discoveries made daily

Biomarkers for Alzhiemer’s, Parkison’s, Diabetes, Tuberculosis
Novel compounds for anti-microbials
Diagnostics and Environmental sampling
And more…

Innovation for tomorrow, today – From molecules to man and the environment, driver in the university’s life science research, the Commonwealth’s leading research university.

 

Research Area:
Health Impact:
Cell Motility, Quorum Sensing
Oncology, Infectious Disease
Circadian Rhythms
Chrono-therapy, Oncology
Cell Cycle Checkpoints
Oncology, Regeneration
Infectious Disease
Anthrax, Tuberculosis, Virology
Inflammation
Sepsis, Cardiovascular Disease
Neurobiology
Neuroplasticity, Perception and Behavior
Ecosystem Function
Ecotoxicity, Pollution, Bioremediation

 

Sponsorship will support:

          • Seed Funds for collaborative projects
          • Student  research experiences
          • Scholarships - Recruit and retain underrepresented talent
          • Meetings and Symposia
          • Semi-annual newsletter
          • Curriculum alignment

We proudly recognize our contributors in our newsletter, website, and university publications.

All Sponsorships gifts and donations to VT BioSPIRE, 501(c)3, are tax deductible.

 

Sponsors are invited to participate in:

    • Impacting education early in the cycle
    • Cutting edge research
    • Building diversity
    • Mentor students
    • Fall Partners Day
    • Spring Research Symposium
    • Departmental publications

     

     

     

    Contact Information

    Robert Jones, Ph.D.
    Head, Department of Biological Sciences
    (540) 231-9514; vtbiospire@vt.edu

    Tim Howland
    Associate Director of Corporate Relations
    College of Science
    (540) 231-8739; thowland@vt.edu

     

    Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.