Investigator Resources
Proposal and funding resources
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies provides funding opportunities and proposal preparation resources for investigators. Resources are available on the VMCVM intranet (login required).
Core facilities and support services
The Analytical Chemistry Research Laboratory (pharmacology/toxicology) provides a variety of assays for qualitative and quantitative determination drugs, heavy metals, and toxicants (including pesticides), as well as capability for pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic studies.
Contacts
Dr. Jennifer Davis
Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory
Phone: 540-231-2192
Email: jdavis4@vt.edu
Dr. Massy Moradihaghighi
Analytical Chemist
Phone: 540-231-4835
Email: mmassy24@vt.edu
The Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory (CMRL) provides research space, general and specialized laboratory equipment, and technical assistance for VMCVM clinical faculty to conduct basic or applied research in a shared lab setting.
Contact
Michelle Todd
Laboratory Manager
Phone: 540-231-5095
Email: smtodd@vt.edu
The Flow Cytometry Laboratory provides the latest technologies in flow cytometry to enhance research.
Contact
Melissa Makris
Supervisor, Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Phone: 540-231-4115
Email: mmakris@vt.edu
Sterilization and Laboratory Support Services provides a constant supply of washed and sterilized glassware and plastics that are essential for research activities.
Contact
Andrea Renshaw
Laboratory Support Technician
Phone: 540-231-4829
Email: andreajr@vt.edu
The Study Design and Statistical Analysis Lab assists with design, planning, and implementation of research projects, data management and analysis, evaluation, and presentation of data and information.
Contact
Dr. Stephen Werre
Supervisor, Study Design and Statistical Analysis Lab
Phone: 540-231-3522
Email: swerre@vt.edu
Major research equipment
The college's specialized facilities, equipment, and instrumentation enable multidisciplinary teams of college and Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students to conduct collaborative research to improve the lives of animals and people.
Clinical research support
The Veterinary Clinical Research Office offers assistance to investigators through proposal preparation and review; facilitating connections with internal and external collaborators; and serving as an initial point of contact for sponsors, owners, and other internal and external stakeholders. Learn more about the Clinical Research Office's investigator support.
ViTALS (Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services) offers a wide variety of scientific services in the broad areas of veterinary medicine to researchers at colleges on the Virginia Tech campus and to private industry customers outside the college.