Principal Scientists and Buildings
The Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech is an instrument of strategic university investment committed to enhancing the quality, quantity, and competitiveness of innovative environmental and life sciences research, education, and outreach across Virginia Tech.
Residents of the Institute's five buildings are automatically considered affiliated faculty members:
There is a principal scientist assigned to each of the five buildings.
Brenda Winkel
Professor , Department of Biological Sciences
Steger Hall and Fralin Hall (Interim)
John McDowell
Professor, School of Plant Environmental Sciences
Latham Hall
Dr. Eva Schmelz
Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise
Integrated Life Sciences Building
