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FST's Joell Eifert spoke to WFXR to offer a few tips for keeping you and your family safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving.

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Since 1968, the Department of Food Science & Technology has been a leader in contributing to food quality, safety, marketability and availability through excellence in teaching, research and extension. Our nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students for exciting and satisfying careers in industry, government and academia. We invite you to explore our site and learn about the food science program at Virginia Tech.

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Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects could enhance patients’ recovery

Virginia Tech research team works across disciplines to boost U.S. edamame production

Virginia Tech researchers conduct first formal sensory study on aging characteristics of American whiskeys

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In a year of unknowns, a First-Year Experiences course continues to help Hokies acclimate , article Date: Nov 04, 2020
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Virginia Tech researchers awarded $1 million grant to study the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in the food supply chain , article Date: Oct 20, 2020
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Renee Boyer appointed as interim head of Department of Food Science and Technology , article Date: Aug 31, 2020

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