May 2024 Inside the Institute Newsletter

A Message from Rob McCarley
Executive Director, The Fralin Life Sciences Institute

In a chance hallway conversation in Life Sciences 1 last week, a few Fralin Life Sciences Institute affiliates and I were asking each other, “Has May felt like the most intense month?” There are a lot of expectations, commitments, and events that are packed into our schedules this time of year. Of course, the excitement and anticipation on campuses across the country is palpable. Let's take a collective breath—you survived! June is almost here, and perhaps your summer get-away activities have happened or will be happening soon. I hope you get some much-deserved respite and opportunities to reenergize. 

Recently, Virginia Tech recognized 690 employees for their commitment of service, beginning at 10 years of service onward in five-year increments. Of that esteemed group, five members of the Institute team were awarded with service recognitions, including:

• 20 Years of Service:
  • Keith Ray, senior research associate for Mass Spectrometry
     
• 15 Years of Service:
  • Erin Cassidy, director of talent management
  • Kristy Collins, director of education and outreach
     
• 10 Years of Service:
  • Lauren Mills, program coordinator for GlycoMIP
  • Becky Morgan, assistant director for finance

Please join me in celebrating these individuals for their time, talents, and commitment to advancing the work and mission of the Institute. It is a privilege to work with each one of you. 

Let’s go Hokies, and let’s go FLSI!