August 8, 2024
Trackoscope Democratizing Microorganism Research with Open, Affordable Tracking Microscopy
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Georgia Tech researchers have developed an inexpensive, easy-to-assemble, modular, autonomous tracking microscope.
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July 30, 2024
IBB Announces FY25 Seed Grant Recipients
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IBB is excited to announce the awardees of the FY25 IBB Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant Program. Designed to stimulate interdisciplinary research, IBB proudly supports seed grant programs that provide funding opportunities for bio-related breakthrou
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July 26, 2024
IBB Shines in Second Annual Art Show
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On Wednesday, July 17, the Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) held its second annual summer art show. One of the summer’s most anticipated events, the show featured 46 submissions from members of the broader IBB community.
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July 19, 2024
Ph.D. Student Receives Patent for Thermographic Breast Cancer Detection Device
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Gianna Slusher, Ph.D. student in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, developed a device that could serve as an effective alternative to traditional early detection methods for breast cancer.
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July 19, 2024
Mentoring the Future of Nanotechnology
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IMAT’s Research Experience for Undergraduates gives students hands-on opportunities.
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July 16, 2024
Tech Researchers Embark on Disability in STEM Study
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Cassie Mitchell and Robert Quinn are examining the factors that affect the inclusion of people with disabilities in STEM fields, aiming to understand the challenges they face with the ultimate goal of improving accessibility and financial independence for
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July 15, 2024
Using Deep Learning Techniques to Improve Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
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With increasing work demands and workforce shortages, providing an accurate, automated way to classify image quality will create a streamlined approach and reduce the need for repeat scans.
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July 11, 2024
Calhoun Wins Lifetime Achievement Award for Human Brain Mapping
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The ECE professor received the Glass Brain Award for his work in neuroimaging to help further understand the organization and function of the human brain.
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July 9, 2024
The Geometry of Life: Physicists Determine What Controls Biofilm Growth
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From plaque sticking to teeth to scum on a pond, biofilms can be found nearly everywhere.
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July 9, 2024
The Geometry of Life: Physicists Determine What Controls Biofilm Growth
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Up to 80% of infections in human bodies can be attributed to the bacteria growing in biofilms, and understanding how biofilms grow could lead to critical insights on controlling them.
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July 1, 2024
A Summer of STEM Exploration, From Soda Bottles to Bioplastics
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A group of high schoolers come to campus to experience hands-on STEM activities and explore careers as part of the STEM Gems camp.
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June 26, 2024
Valipour Wins GT Next Award for MicroCodes Technology
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The technology combines new microfabrication and coding methods for applications in cellular and biological processes.
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June 25, 2024
IBB Announces Changes to External Advisory Board
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The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is excited to announce the following updates to its external advisory board.
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June 24, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) Announces Gian-Gabriel Garcia, Ph.D., as New Pillar 1-Co Lead
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The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that Gian-Gabriel Garcia will serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead.
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June 24, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) Announces Gian-Gabriel Garcia, Ph.D., as New Pillar 1-Co Lead
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The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that Gian-Gabriel Garcia will serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead.
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June 12, 2024
Nanowires Create Elite Warriors to Enhance T Cell Therapy
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Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a method using nanowires to deliver miRNA to T-cells, preserving their naïve state and significantly enhancing their effectiveness in adoptive T-cell therapy for fighting infections and potentially cancer.
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May 23, 2024
Lu Wins Award for Muscle Activation Technology at InterfaceRice 2024
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The ECE Ph.D. candidate was recognized for her research on a flexible implant that can activate muscles using blue light.
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May 21, 2024
Asthma's New Treatment Frontier
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Han will investigate whether blocking specific neurons can help inhibit asthma — which may provide a new avenue for developing treatments.
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May 15, 2024
Chatbots Are Poor Multilingual Healthcare Consultants, Study Finds
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Georgia Tech researchers found that chatbots are less accurate in Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi compared to English when asked health-related questions.
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May 14, 2024
Family Loss Brings About Medical Breakthrough
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Family tragedy changed Hong Yeo’s life, with his new direction leading to a new potentially lifesaving medical device.
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