University of Georgia
Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience — A major goal of neuroscience research is to provide society with the basic information about nervous system function that is critical for developing treatments for neurological and behavioral disorders. Scientific study of the nervous system is thus essential for overall health and well being. View faculty»
Regenerative Medicine — Regenerative medicine translates biology, chemistry and physics into materials, devices, systems and a variety of therapeutic strategies which repair, replace or regenerate organs and tissues. This rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field in human and veterinary healthcare is transforming the practice of medicine, medical innovation and the production of medical devices and therapies. The purpose of this IG is to foster research and training in this rapidly developing area of veterinary and human medicine. View faculty»
Insect Biology — Insects are the most species rich and diverse animals on Earth. They are key components in most ecosystems as predators and prey, as well as essential organisms in herbivory, pollination, parasitism and nutrient cycling. Insects are vectors of many diseases and pests in agriculture, forestry and urban environments. Their small size and short generation times make them excellent model organisms for topics ranging from biomedicine and biotechnology to population biology and ecosystem dynamics. View faculty»
Drug Discovery & Development — Drug discovery and development involves identifying new drug targets, synthesis of new chemical or biological entities, preclinical evaluations, and formulation development to maximize therapeutic potential. Members of this multidisciplinary group cover the full spectrum of the drug discovery and development process including areas such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), biopharmaceutics (drug transporters), drug analysis, toxicology, and novel drug formulations and delivery (e.g. liposomes, nanoparticles, and gene delivery). View faculty»
Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology — Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology are interdisciplinary research areas that routinely integrate advanced computing techniques (dynamics, molecular modelling, simulations) and specialized physical methods (crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance, spectroscopy) to solve exciting questions in biological systems. The disciplines often work at the molecular level and utilizes fundamental principles derived from mathematics, chemistry, and physics. View faculty»
Biology Education Research — The purpose of Biology Education Research at UGA is to promote research that requires integrated thinking about biology and university education and to develop interdisciplinary scientists who can do educational research and life sciences research. Graduate students who choose Biology Education Research will be co-mentored by a biology education researcher and a life science researcher. The student and advisors will collaborate to develop a mentoring arrangement, training plan, and research objectives that will best prepare a student for his or her career goals. View faculty»
Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience — Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system at the systems, organismic, and cognitive levels. Behavioral neuroscience focuses on the neurobiological bases of behavior. Research topics include neurotransmitter systems in discrete neural circuits and how plasticity in these systems mediates complex behavior, motivation, emotion, learning, and memory. Cognitive neuroscience focuses on the neural correlates of higher cognitive functions. This area typically employs neuroimaging techniques to examine neural activity associated with cognitive, perceptual, and emotional processes. View faculty»
Glycoscience — The Glycoscience Training Program (GTP) is a newly NIH-funded training opportunity for graduate students focused at the interface of Chemistry and Biology. Glycoscience deals with the chemistry, biochemistry, and biology of glycans, which are one of the four classes of macromolecules of life along with nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. Glycans are involved in essentially all physiological or pathological processes. Clearly, Glycoscience is becoming one of the most dynamic areas of scientific research over the next decades. View faculty»
Vaccines & Biological Countermeasures — UGA is a leading academic research center in the discovery and development of novel vaccines and other medical countermeasures, including antibiotics, antivirals, small interfering molecules and detection/diagnostic devices for the protection of human and animal health against infectious diseases and cancer. World class expertise in the fields of immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell biology, animal modeling, and nanotechnology and state-of-the-art resources and facilities provide a preeminent graduate training environment. View faculty»
Cancer — Research within this group is focused on the fundamental functions of the cell, such as organelle biogenesis and function, cell polarization, cytoskeleton, cell motility, sensing, signal transduction, intracellular transport, cell cycle regulation and gene expression. Our faculty use interdisciplinary approaches including genetic, biochemical, bioinformatic, biophysical, microscopic imaging and mathematical modeling tools to understand the basic properties of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. View faculty»
