INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & EDUCATION
We provide highly interdisciplinary training in biomedical sciences, business and law and technical skills that prepare future scientists and professionals to fill diverse workforce needs, bringing new and innovative solutions to the world’s biggest health issues.
BREAKTHROUGHS IN GEORGIA: ENTERPRISING BIOMEDICINE
Since being established in 2014, our institute has been making exciting progress on biomedical research discoveries and inventions that have the potential to improve and save human lives.
$160 Million
EXCEEDED IN EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING TO IBMS FACULTY (TRIPLED SINCE 2014)
#1
RANKED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE UNIT IN THE NATION FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS*
15/14/66
NEW INVENTIONS/ ISSUED U.S. PATENTS/ U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS
*Based on scholarly research activities (Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index – FSPI, including funding level of individual faculty, impact and citation of publications).
A UNIQUE APPROACH
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Innovative and Interdisciplinary Education Programs
HIGHLY INTERDISCIPLINARY
- Biomedical sciences, Business, Law, Ethics, Entrepreneurship
HIGHLY INNOVATIVE
- Translational biomedical science skills
- Professional development and college-to-career integration
- Experiential learning through internships and research opportunities with world-class faculty
508
CURRENT STUDENTS
48
HONORS STUDENTS
TWO TRACKS, TWO CAREER EXPERIENCES
- Professional track: students learn how to contribute to the commercialization of scientific discovery with a strong focus on professional development.
- Research track: students receive hands-on wet-lab research experience, mentorship opportunities with world-class scientists and a focus on technical development.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
- Through internships, experiential projects and hands-on research experiences, students in the M.I.S. program are prepared to offer interdisciplinary solutions that will facilitate the scientific commercialization process.
INNOVATIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- A signature, interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on professional development
- Mentorship from world-class researchers and distinguished faculty
- Hands-on participation in cutting-edge biomedical research
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Vibrant campus life in downtown Atlanta
- Cross-training in business and entrepreneurship to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to take discoveries from the "bench to the bedside"
- Bachelor's Program
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HIGHLY INTERDISCIPLINARY
- Biomedical sciences, Business, Law, Ethics, Entrepreneurship
HIGHLY INNOVATIVE
- Translational biomedical science skills
- Professional development and college-to-career integration
- Experiential learning through internships and research opportunities with world-class faculty
508
CURRENT STUDENTS48
HONORS STUDENTS - Master’s Program
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TWO TRACKS, TWO CAREER EXPERIENCES
- Professional track: students learn how to contribute to the commercialization of scientific discovery with a strong focus on professional development.
- Research track: students receive hands-on wet-lab research experience, mentorship opportunities with world-class scientists and a focus on technical development.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
- Through internships, experiential projects and hands-on research experiences, students in the M.I.S. program are prepared to offer interdisciplinary solutions that will facilitate the scientific commercialization process.
- Doctoral Program
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INNOVATIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- A signature, interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on professional development
- Mentorship from world-class researchers and distinguished faculty
- Hands-on participation in cutting-edge biomedical research
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Vibrant campus life in downtown Atlanta
- Cross-training in business and entrepreneurship to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to take discoveries from the "bench to the bedside"
Innovative, High-Impact Research
Four Research Centers
Our scientists are working on research discoveries that can save human lives and improve patient care.
- Center for Inflammation, Immunity and Infection
- Center for Microbial Pathogenesis
- Center for Translational Immunology: 1 of the 6 NIH-funded national research centers for STIs
- Center for Translational Antiviral Research: 1 of the 9 NIH-funded national research centers for developing novel anti-COVID drug
High-Impact Discoveries
Our researchers are working diligently to develop new vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics that can prevent, diagnose and treat an array of critical human illnesses.
- Developing novel COVID-19 drug, universal vaccines for flu, coronavirus and STDs
- Publications with high citation in top-tier journals (Science, Nature, Cell)
- Notable press mentions: White House Press Briefing, Local, National and Global
Media Highlights
Our experts are frequently quoted in regional, national and international news stories about their research and knowledge of timely topics.
Inventions & Patents
Our institute has been making exciting progress on biomedical patents and inventions that have the potential to improve and save human lives.
Institute News
Master’s Graduate Combines Love for Data With ResearchKotryna Diktonaite (M.I.S. ’23) wanted to pursue a career that focused on both research and data, so she completed an online certification in data analysis in addition to her regular coursework.read more ❯