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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.
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.
Sustainability
Fueling a Bioenergy Industry Revolution
U.S. Dept. of Energy provides UGA with millions in funding to bring sustainable biofuels to market.
Sustainability
Turning the Blue Jean-Dyeing Process Green
Making blue jeans is a dirty business. UGA has a solution to clean it up.
Health
New Med School is Great for UGA. Even Better for Georgia.
Board of Regents approves a new public medical school at UGA.
Global Impact
Protecting Pollinating Honeybees from Deadly Diseases
UGA and Dalan Animal Health develop the world’s first honeybee vaccine.
Global Impact
Growing Peanuts That are as Resilient as They are Delicious
UGA Peanut Innovation Lab receives $15 Million federal grant to fight world hunger.
Health
A Promising New Stroke Treatment is on His Mind
Steven Stice & UGA’s Regenerative Bioscience Center head up first-of-its-kind cell therapy targeting brain inflammation caused by stroke.
Research
It Takes a Campus to Stop Infectious Diseases
UGA has several centers, colleges and departments working together to battle malaria and other deadly diseases.
Innovation
Turning Innovations Into Real-World Applications
UGA’s Innovation Gateway again leads the nation in new products based on research.
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.
