Vector-Borne Disease Researchers (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Fralin Life Science Institute vector-borne disease researchers, L - R: Dr. Zhijian (Jake) Tu, professor, biochemistry; Brantley Hall, biochemistry graduate student; Atashi Sharma, entomology graduate student; and Dr. Igor Sharakhov, associate professor, entomology. Credit Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.