Research

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is committed to developing and implementing research that addresses society's needs and expectations. The College is focused on improving human and animal health and nutrition, enhancing the quality of the environment, reducing the effects of major infectious diseases, developing value-added products, building viable communities, and preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Research programs are conducted on the main campus as well as at the Agricultural Research and Extension Centers located across the commonwealth.

Research

  • Key Initiatives

    The college has identified six key program areas as a focus for development and investment: Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability; Food, Nutrition and Health; Biodesign and Bioprocessing; the Green Industry; Infectious Diseases; and Community Viability.

  • Academic Departments

  • Blacksburg and Extended Campus Research Centers

    The college is involved with several research centers and collaborative research partnerships on and off-campus. Take a closer look at these research programs.

  • Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station

    Learn about the research being performed on food and fiber systems, its impact on the environment, and natural and human resource issues relating to the future needs of Virginia, the nation, and the world.

  • International Programs

    Investigate the range of comprehensive international research being conducted by college faculty and staff.

  • Office of Sponsored Programs

    Receive assistance with the development and processing of proposals for sponsored projects, including submission to funding agencies and administrative help throughout the life of the project.

  • Virginia Tech Research

    Learn about the breadth research being conducted at Virginia Tech.

  • Contact Us

    Do you have questions or comments about research?