INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & EDUCATION
The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is training future generations of leading biomedical scientists and professionals through a unique approach to education that highlights the connection among science, business and law and teaches sought-after, technical skills in our advanced labs. Our world-class researchers are tackling some of the most urgent human diseases such as COVID-19, developing new vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics in research centers focused on microbial pathogenesis, translational immunology and inflammation, immunity and infection.
Breakthroughs in Georgia: Enterprising Biomedicine
In a very short time, Georgia State University has built an impressive research enterprise. It’s the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, and its scientists are unlocking new insights and answers to an array of diseases and ailments. Tens of millions of dollars in research grants flow into the institute each year, and the university is planning even more expansion.
Explore Our Programs
Biomedical Science Research
STOPPING A GLOBAL KILLER
FIGHTING DISEASE THREATS
While humans have encountered some deadly viruses over the centuries such as influenza, Ebola, smallpox, SARS, MERS and HIV, there are inevitably new, life-threatening diseases out there waiting to emerge. Experts have agreed that it wasn’t a question of if – but when – another lethal infectious agent would occur and speculated if the world would be ready to fight it. Sadly, the answer is no.
News Stories & Events
More
Top Stories
Psyllium Fiber Protects Against Colitis by Activating Bile Acid Sensor, Biomedical Sciences Researchers Find
Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.read more ❯
Digital Health Care Leader
Amani Mallory (B.I.S. ’16, M.I.S. ’19) is working on the technical side of health care at an Atlanta-based software company, assisting customers involved in clinical research with software implementation and driving user engagement.read more ❯
Georgia State University Alumni Association Announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Started in 2018, Georgia State’s 40 Under 40 program annually celebrates the most influential and accomplished Georgia State graduates who embody the values of the university.read more ❯