In April 2019, Virginia Tech transferred the resources of the Biocomplexity Institute, which formally occupied Steger Hall, into the Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech. In doing so, Virginia Tech plans to support life sciences research across the university by providing “room to grow” through shared laboratories and catalyzing collaboration and partnership.
Shared research facilities supporting the life sciences will provide core resources across departments and disciplines. Staffed by expert technicians and guided by user needs, these facilities will drive efficiencies and promote collaborations across the research enterprise.