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May 27, 2026

Georgia Program Backs Pioneering Antibody Research with Global Reach

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A new grant from the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) is backing an ambitious effort by Georgia Tech scientists to accelerate the development of human antibody therapies

May 27, 2026

Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on How BRCA‑Related Cancers Repair Broken DNA

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The research captures detailed snapshots of a process that helps cancer cells survive — and may point to new treatments.

May 22, 2026

Associate Professor John Blazeck Receives NSF’s CAREER Award

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John Blazeck, associate professor in Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE), has won a 2026 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Vida Jamali, assistant professor the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Amirali Aghazadeh, assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Josh Kacher, associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Photo courtesy of Amelia Neumeister; Georgia Institute of Technology

May 18, 2026

Accelerating Discovery With AI

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New paper teams AI agents with microscopy tools to increase productivity in research processes.

May 13, 2026

Nathan McDonald and Farzaneh Najafi Awarded Curci Foundation Grants

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By funding two distinct early-stage projects, the Curci Foundation will help advance research focused on improving neurological health.

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May 8, 2026

IBB Launches New Spatial Omics and Data Analytics Center

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The SODA Center envisions a future where spatial omics is used to help researchers understand biological function through their precise spatial and temporal relationships within tissues and organs, rather than solely through molecular components.

Emily Weigel, School of Biological Sciences

May 6, 2026

Emily Weigel Receives National Award for Excellence in Ecology Education

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The award celebrates Weigel's sustained, outstanding work in ecology education.

April 28, 2026

James Stroud Awarded Linnean Society’s Bicentenary Medal

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The annual Bicentenary Medal is considered one of the most prestigious awards for researchers studying natural history.

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April 24, 2026

Mark Prausnitz Receives 1934 Distinguished Professor Award

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Prausnitz is awarded the highest honor given to a Georgia Tech professor.

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April 24, 2026

When Promising Cures Collapse Before They Reach Patients

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Georgia Tech research shows how misaligned biotech–pharma partnerships can delay or derail drug development.

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April 23, 2026

Joint Workshop Highlights Emerging Research at the Intersection of Sustainability, Mobility, and Health 

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Students, faculty, and researchers from Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University gathered on April 8 for a joint workshop.

April 20, 2026

The Hidden Language of Life’s Early Proteins

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Life’s first alphabet was likely small — but surprisingly powerful.

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April 13, 2026

Georgia Tech Welcomes a Neuroethics Pioneer

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As brain interfacing tools move out of the lab and into everyday life, Karen Rommelfanger is bringing her global neuroethics expertise to Georgia Tech to prepare the next generation of ethical innovators.

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April 10, 2026

Researchers Use Light to Make Their Microscopic ‘Muscle’ Contract on Command

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Engineers interested in creating artificial cells to deliver drugs to unhealthy parts of the body face a key challenge: for a cell-like system to move, change shape, or divide, it needs a way to generate force on command.

Digital illustration of a human brain split down the middle: the left side is filled with white mathematical equations, diagrams, and formulas, while the right side is surrounded by colorful, flowing lines and abstract wave patterns against a dark blue background.

April 9, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Use Statistics and Math to Understand How The Brain Works

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Researchers at Georgia Tech are using math, science, and artificial intelligence to better understand how people think, move, and perceive the world.

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April 8, 2026

2026 Suddath Symposium Showcases Biomedical Applications of Synthetic Biology

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The 34th annual Suddath Symposium brought together researchers, trainees, and invited speakers from across disciplines to discuss cutting-edge efforts to translate synthetic biology advances into human health-relevant technologies.

AI and machine learning provide new tools for scientists to think about drug discovery. gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images

April 7, 2026

AI is Reengineering Drug Discovery by Speeding Up Testing and Scanning Petabytes of Data for Connections Between Diseases

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AI and machine learning provide new tools for scientists to think about drug discovery.

Research team members Ishita Kumar, Corey Wilson, and Luisa F. Barraza-Vergara

April 1, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Develop First Genetic Passcode Lock to Protect Valuable DNA

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Research published in Science Advances demonstrated the effectiveness of this technology in protecting high-value engineered cell lines.

March 20, 2026

ATDC Startups Secure Rare FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ Status

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Milestone designation signals strong potential to reshape care for dialysis patients and those with chronic knee pain.

March 18, 2026

Why Mosquitoes Swarm Your Head: They’re Following Signals, Not Each Other

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Researchers have visualized mosquito flight behavior for the first time — which could improve mosquito-control strategies.