Discover, Innovate, Transform:

Research at Georgia Health Sciences University

The mission of Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) is to lead Georgia and the world to better health by providing excellence in biomedical education, discovery, and service. Our vision is to be a globally recognized research university and academic health center, while transforming the region into a health care and biomedical research destination.

Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis
Tuesday May 15, 2012

A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report. Continue reading →

Broadcast raises funds, celebrates quality pediatric care
Monday May 07, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Patients and families will share their experiences at the GHS Children’s Medical Center during the 2012 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration, a telethon that will broadcast live from the hospital lobby from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3 on WRDW-TV Channel12. Continue reading →

Study seeks to improve stroke outcomes by optimizing blood glucose control
Monday April 30, 2012

About 40 percent of ischemic stroke patients arrive at the hospital with high blood glucose levels that can worsen their brain damage, say physicians working to stop the additional loss. Continue reading →

Effect of chronic exposure to chemicals used as weapons, pesticides under study
Wednesday April 18, 2012

Soldiers in war zones and farmers tending their fields can have in common chronic exposure to chemicals that impact their nerves. Continue reading →

Clinical and translational research programs at GHSU focus on three key areas that disproportionately affect the health of Georgians: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disease including stroke. We are also developing three emerging areas of research strength: regenerative & reparative medicine, personalized medicine & genomics, and public and preventive health.

We have strong regional partnerships with the Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Augusta Warrior Project, the Savannah River National Laboratory, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center that further support research in these key areas.

Our state of-the-art research facilities, collaborative research environment, and outstanding clinical resources place GHSU at the leading edge of new scientific advancements targeting diseases that directly impact our patient population. We look forward to working with you as we move forward during this exciting period of research growth and discovery.