VCOM View Vol 9-1

VIRGINIA CAMPUS

From left: Minnis Ridenour, former executive vice president and chief

operating officer of Virginia Tech, Dr. Cyril Clarke, Dr. Dixie-Tooke Rawlins, and John G. Rocovich Jr.

“ We have come together in a manner which creates interdisciplinary rigor, enthusiasm and energy and creates an opportunity to put together teams that achieve the critical mass that is essential to accomplishing our aspirational research goals.” Cyril Clarke, DVM, Dean of VMCVM and currently the interim executive vice president and provost of Virginia Tech

After President Tooke-Rawlins and Dean Clarke cut the ribbon, members of the faculty led guided tours of the labs for the audience and discussed their research projects. The development of the Center has allowed VCOM to pursue an innovative and cross-disciplinary research agenda that is in alignment with its core mission and values. VCOM and VMCVM researchers have a long history of fruitful collaboration, and this new enterprise will only enhance opportunities and increase its success. ■

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