BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VCIRC.ORG exists to build a teaching
laboratory devoted to the study of
molecular cardiovascular medicine in Roanoke. Students at VCIRC.ORG will
participate in a translational research
program focused on the relationship
between cellular oxygen supply and the
molecular biology of cardiovascular
inflammation. VCIRC.ORG is dedicated
to the development of the biomedical
science community in Roanoke, as
well as the study of cardiovascular molecular biology.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary R. Duerk: CPA, Brown, Edwards & Co., L.L.P., Roanoke, VA.
Bruce H. Harrison: Financial Advisor, Harrison & Co., Roanoke, VA.
Yong Woo Lee: Vascular Biologist, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
John F. Schmedtje Jr.: Cardiologist, Roanoke Heart Institute PLC, Roanoke, VA.
Philip T. Shiner: Cardiologist, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA.
David A. Wall: Vice President of Operations, TechLab, Inc., Blacksburg, VA.
G. Harris Warner: Attorney, Warner & Renick, PLC, Roanoke, VA.

KEY RESOURCES

OUR RESEARCH

Unanswered Questions

VCIRC.ORG exists to address as yet unanswered questions regarding the effects
of oxygen and the lack thereof, known as
hypoxia.

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Working for Better Results

Addressing gene expression in blood vessels during drug therapy for human cardiovascular diseases, through a program of basic scientific research and education.

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