09/09/2026
Join fellow Virginia Tech alumni for Tech on Tap in Alexandria on Oct 1st!
Hear from Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu, assistant professor at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, as he shares groundbreaking research on the blood-brain barrier, the brain's natural defense system that protects against harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins, but can also block life-saving treatments.
Learn how Dr. Wu is using low-intensity focused ultrasound to help cancer therapies reach brain tumors, opening the door to new possibilities in treatment and patient care.
Connect with alumni, expand your knowledge, and discover the innovative research happening at Virginia Tech. Registration starts at $10 and includes appetizers, a drink ticket and $5 gift to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
Join fellow Virginia Tech alumni for Tech on Tap in Alexandria!
Hear from Cheng-Chia "Fred" Wu, assistant professor at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, as he shares groundbreaking research on the blood-brain barrier, the brain's natural defense system that protects against harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins, but can also block life-saving treatments.
Learn how Dr. Wu is using low-intensity focused ultrasound to help cancer therapies reach brain tumors, opening the door to new possibilities in treatment and patient care.
Connect with alumni, expand your knowledge, and discover the innovative research happening at Virginia Tech.
https://alumni.vt.edu/events/2026/10/tech-on-tap.html