Detecting SCIDs (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Xin M. Luo (right), an assistant professor of immunology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and Husen Zhang, a research assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, work to discover ways to detect a deadly childhood illness. Credit 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.