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.

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Jenay Beer

In our increasingly technological world, it’s crucial for health care to be user-centric.

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Harnessing the “Power” of Experiential Learning

UGA teams up with Georgia Power to give students hands-on experience with e-mobility.

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UGA Takes Research to the Next Level

From national recognition to a record $628 million in R&D expenditures, UGA’s research is making headlines.

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Leading the Pack: UGA’s Active Learning Model Inspires Other Universities

From student engagement to AI integration, active learning is redefining classroom success.

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Recognized for Excellence in International Education

When Bulldogs venture beyond the hedges, they learn about the world.

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Nathan Lewis, Molecular Medicine

Understanding the complex interaction between cells can transform medicine and power new biotech solutions.

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George Vellidis, Director, UGA Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture

Precision agriculture is an investment in rural America and food stability.

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Jenna Jambeck, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering

Where we track plastics, we can transform policies.

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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.”

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Monitoring Milk for Avian Influenza

UGA Leads Efforts to Protect Dairy Supply from Avian Influenza

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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.”

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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.”

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One Planet, One Health

UGA’s unique approach integrates precision medicine with a holistic focus on health care.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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Anumantha Kanthasamy, Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research

“There is strong support for research at UGA.”

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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.”

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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.”

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Active Learning is an Educational Game-Changer

UGA’s Office of Instruction launches the Active Learning Initiative to help students perform at their best.

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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.

Jenay Beer

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Jenay Beer

Associate Director, UGA Institute of Gerontology
In our increasingly technological world, it’s crucial for health care to be user-centric.
Harnessing the “Power” of Experiential Learning

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Harnessing the “Power” of Experiential Learning

UGA teams up with Georgia Power to give students hands-on experience with e-mobility.
UGA Takes Research to the Next Level

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

UGA Takes Research to the Next Level

From national recognition to a record $628 million in R&D expenditures, UGA’s research is making headlines.
Leading the Pack: UGA’s Active Learning Model Inspires Other Universities

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Leading the Pack: UGA’s Active Learning Model Inspires Other Universities

From student engagement to AI integration, active learning is redefining classroom success.
Recognized for Excellence in International Education

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Recognized for Excellence in International Education

When Bulldogs venture beyond the hedges, they learn about the world.
Nathan Lewis, Molecular Medicine

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Nathan Lewis

GRA Eminent Scholar, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Understanding the complex interaction between cells can transform medicine and power new biotech solutions.
George Vellidis, Director, UGA Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

George Vellidis

Director, UGA Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture is an investment in rural America and food stability.
Jenna Jambeck, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Jenna Jambeck

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering
Where we track plastics, we can transform policies.
Biao He, Fred C. Davison Distinguished University Chair in Veterinary Medicine

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Biao He

Fred C. Davison Distinguished University Chair in Veterinary Medicine, GRA Distinguished Investigator, Professor
“The results speak for itself—we’re on the right track. We’re optimistic that the CVXGA vaccine will help humanity fight against viruses.”
Monitoring Milk for Avian Influenza

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Monitoring Milk for Avian Influenza

UGA Leads Efforts to Protect Dairy Supply from Avian Influenza
Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Samantha Joye, Athletic Association Professor of Arts & Sciences and Regents’ Professor

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
One Planet, One Health

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

One Planet, One Health

UGA’s unique approach integrates precision medicine with a holistic focus on health care.
Jon Mochel, Director, UGA Precision One Health Initiative

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Karen Norris, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Immunology and Translational Biomedicine

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
J. Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Gregory H. Robinson, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Mary Ann Moran, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor in Marine Sciences

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Yana Zavros, Director, UGA School of Medicine Research Center

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
S. Mark Tompkins, Director, UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Steven Stice, Co-Founder UGA Regenerative Bioscience Center

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Steven Stice

Director and 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.”
Anumantha Kanthasamy, Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Anumantha Kanthasamy

Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research
“There is strong support for research at UGA.”
Scott Jackson, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Dr. Shelley Nuss, Founding Dean of UGA’s new School of Medicine

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

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.”
Active Learning is an Educational Game-Changer

RESEARCH & INNOVATION GOING FORWARD

Active Learning is an Educational Game-Changer

UGA’s Office of Instruction launches the Active Learning Initiative to help students perform at their best.