Amir Massenburg

Reporter at WDBJ-TV (Roanoke, VA)

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Students get a sneak peek at future career at ‘Camp Carilion’

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From Starting IVs to learning how a chest compression system works, soon to be medical professionals explored the healthcare world in a hands on experience at ‘Camp Carilion’. “You may come in thinking that you want to be a doctor, and by the time you’re done realizing that, there are so many other professions that you can dive into,” said Karri Proctor, a Director for Camp Carilion and Student services manager-visiting student affairs.
Healthy aging hearts are less susceptible to irregular heart beat, local researchers say

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Most people think the heart starts to lose it’s spark as you age, but local researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC say otherwise. In a healthy heart, a natural electrical current shocks the heart’s cells. It’s what makes a heart beat. Researchers say as we age the cells grow bigger and closer together, ensuring the shock happens. They say there’s a lot of cellular growth from teenage years into early adulthood.
What to watch out for when Father’s Day Shopping

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As most of us know Father’s Day is right around the corner. That means last minute shoppers are going to be looking for something to get dad between now and Sunday. If that’s you, there’s some things you should keep in mind. The National Retail Federation says Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion dollars this year. That’s the second highest number since 2003.
Radford University awarded over $1 million to assist low-income students

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Radford University was awarded with a grant for $1.29 million, it’s part of the Pell Initiative for Virginia, a new effort to help with student success. There are currently 2,700 Pell-eligible students out of 5,000 total undergrads. Plans with the money include hiring student advocates who will provide one-on-one outreach to help students stay enrolled.
Virginia researchers finding a way to keep a deadly brain cancer from returning

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The deadly brain cancer Glioblastoma may have met its match. Researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are creating a drug that stops this aggressive tumor from growing back. They say the survival rate after diagnosis is around 15 months. An assistant professor at Fralin has been studying how cancer cells communicate with each other. In his lab, they’re focusing on Connexin 43, a protein found inside the cancer cells that keeps them alive.
Pediatricians recommending back-to-school vaccinations early

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Back-to-school prep may not be at the top of mind for most parents with the school year just coming to an end. It may not be time to shop for school supplies just yet, but pediatricians say it is time to make your student a doctor’s appointment especially if they need any vaccines before next school year. They say every year when school starts in August, they’re rushed with school forms and vaccine catch-ups, and appointments will fill up fast.
Pediatricians recommending back to school vaccinations early

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Back-to-school prep may not be at the top of mind for most parents with the school year just coming to an end. It may not be time to shop for school supplies just yet, but pediatricians say it is time to make your student a doctor’s appointment especially if they need any vaccines before next school year. They say every year when school starts in August, they’re rushed with school forms, vaccine catch up’s and appointments will fill up fast.
Cardiac arrest survivor shares story ahead of local CPR event

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Compress & Shock Foundation is gearing up for it’s 9th annual CPR and AED education day on Saturday, June 7. The goal in mind is to save more lives. The saying goes “live like there’s no tomorrow.” That’s exactly what Taylor Monk is doing after being given a second chance at life. “One day you’re here and the next day you could be gone. It’s an indescribable feeling that I just, I can’t get over every day,” Monk said.
Are you overeating? Local researchers study why you may be

3 weeks ago | whsv.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Obesity affects millions of people in the U.S. Most of the cases lead to serious illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are working to change this. The National Institutes of Health granted Fralin $2.75 million to find out how the brain’s satiety signals promote over-eating. Satiety signals in our brain let us know when we’re full and to stop eating.
Are you over-eating? Local researchers studying why you may be

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Amir Massenburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Obesity affects millions of people here in the U.S. Most of the cases lead to serious illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are working to change this. The National Institutes of Health granted them $2.75 million dollars to find out how the brain’s satiety signals promotes over-eating. Satiety signals in our brain lets us know when we’re full and to stop eating.