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Research & Innovation Going Forward
For over 238 years, we’ve made a habit of never resting on our laurels. And the achievements of today are case in point. Read on and discover them for yourself.
Research
Biao He, Fred C. Davison Distinguished University Chair in Veterinary Medicine
“The results speak for itself—we’re on the right track. We’re optimistic that the CVXGA vaccine will help humanity fight against viruses.”
Research
Monitoring Milk for Avian Influenza
UGA Leads Efforts to Protect Dairy Supply from Avian Influenza
UGA Experts
Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics
“Our goal in science is ‘complete knowledge’—imagine what we could do if we truly understood how organisms work.”
Research
Samantha Joye, Athletic Association Professor of Arts & Sciences and Regents’ Professor
“The ocean includes some of the most spectacular extreme environments on the planet. Doing research in these environments teaches us a lot about Earth’s past, as well as about Earth’s future.”
Research
One Planet, One Health
UGA’s unique approach integrates precision medicine with a holistic focus on health care.
UGA Experts
Jon Mochel, Director, UGA Precision One Health Initiative
“How can we use the genetic makeup and molecular fingerprints of individuals to learn or even predict how a disease will affect them? And how do we use that information to find the right individual treatment? That’s what we’re going to find out.”
Research
Karen Norris, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Immunology and Translational Biomedicine
“What drives us every day is the opportunity to move our scientific results from the laboratory into vaccines and treatments that will advance and improve health.”
Global Impact
J. Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences
“Partnerships are important for crossing the valley from research to ‘so what’ within our society.”
UGA Experts
Gregory H. Robinson, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
“Investigation and discovery are highly valued at UGA. We have the research infrastructure necessary to maintain a top-level research effort.”
UGA Experts
Mary Ann Moran, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor in Marine Sciences
“There is a level of collegiality at UGA that makes it a special place to work and learn.”
UGA Experts
Yana Zavros, Director, UGA School of Medicine Research Center
“There’s no other opportunity like this to see a medical school built from scratch. It’s just incredible. It’s history.”
UGA Experts
S. Mark Tompkins, Director, UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology
“UGA has strong infectious disease research programs and is close to the USDA and CDC, offering additional resources and collaborative opportunities.”
UGA Experts
Steven Stice, Co-Founder UGA Regenerative Bioscience Center
“Our goal is to find solutions that can help people immediately. For stroke patients, with our cell therapy advancing through clinical trials, we’re trying to make a difference sooner rather than later.”
UGA Experts
Anumantha Kanthasamy, Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research
“There is strong support for research at UGA.”
Agriculture
Scott Jackson, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology
“We’re utilizing advanced modeling to explore the role of multiple, interacting aspects of agricultural systems, with the ultimate goal of improving crop productivity and sustainability.”
UGA Experts
Dr. Shelley Nuss, Founding Dean of UGA’s new School of Medicine
“The UGA School of Medicine will build upon the strong foundation we have already established in Athens and will have a tremendous impact in addressing the ongoing physician shortage.”
Innovation
Active Learning is an Educational Game-Changer
UGA’s Office of Instruction launches the Active Learning Initiative to help students perform at their best.
Student Success
Receiving Recognition for Making a Difference
The UGA School of Public and International Affairs’ mission to spread knowledge cements our reputation as one of the nation’s best programs.
Innovation
UGA Students Report The News While Saving It
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication students use experiential learning projects to keep a 150-year-old Georgia newspaper in business.
Innovation
Business Engagement promotes economic growth in Athens
Vaccine company works with UGA’s Office of Business Engagement to connect with researchers and students
Innovation
The Company You Keep Makes the World a Better Place
New companies and partnerships bring innovations to market at UGA.
Student Success
Oh, The Places They’re Going.
UGA student scholars are capturing competitive international scholarships as they prepare to make a global impact.
Sustainability
100% Chance of Helping Protect Communities from Extreme Weather
UGA’s J. Marshall Shepherd, PhD, is a leading climate expert and science communicator.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD
Uncommon Knowledge Makes Better Stories
We don’t just learn something new every day. We apply that knowledge every day, in unexpected ways that make people stop and think and ultimately live a better life.
