Georgia Tech researchers Liang Han (left) and Haley Steele (right) have uncovered differences in itch on hairy versus non-hairy skin that could lead to more effective treatments for patients with persistent skin itching. (Photo credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech)

Itch Insight: Skin Itch Mechanisms Differ on Hairless Versus Hairy Skin

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech has uncovered differences in itch on hairy versus non-hairy skin that could lead to more effective treatments for patients with persistent skin itching.

Melissa Kemp and Josh Lewis have used genome-scale modeling to predict tumors’ responses to radiation therapy.

Targeting Radiation Resistance: Why Some Tumors Are So Stubborn

Atlanta, GA

Kemp lab uses genome-scale modeling to understand tumor metabolism and predict tumors’ responses to radiation therapy

Researchers Kuaikuai Duan and Vince Calhoun have found that neurological complications of Covid-19 patients may be linked to lower gray matter volume in the front region of the brain even six months after hospital discharge. (Photo credit: Vince Calhoun, Georgia Tech)

Covid-19 Alters Gray Matter Volume in the Brain, New Study Finds

Atlanta, GA

A study from researchers at Georgia Tech and Georgia State University finds that Covid-19 patients experience a higher level of disability caused by lower gray matter volume in the front region of the brain.

AlRegib Appointed as John and Marilu McCarty Chair of Electrical Engineering

Atlanta, GA

Ghassan AlRegib has been appointed as the John and Marilu McCarty Chair of Electrical Engineering, effective April 1, 2021.

Georgia Tech researchers align the electrodynamic exciter and Laser Doppler Vibrometer setup for vibration experiments. (Photo credit: Allison Carter, Georgia Tech)

The Science of Sound, Vibration to Better Diagnose, Treat Brain Diseases

Atlanta, GA

By understanding transmission of acoustic waves through microstructure in an individual’s skull, non-invasive ultrasound imaging of the brain and delivery of therapy could be possible in a greater number of people.

This groundbreaking research is driven by the need for a better thrombolytic agent – a safer, more efficient treatment for breaking down blood clots in the immediate wake of a catastrophic event.

Georgia Tech researchers discover promising new treatment for dangerous thrombosis

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech bioengineers have discovered a promising new way to treat dangerous blood clots without the potentially harmful side effects of other clot-busting drugs.

Dr. Jon Duke is the director of the Center for Health Analytics and Informatics at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and a principal research scientist at the School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing. Photo by Christopher Moore.

Meet Dr. Jon Duke, Principal Research Scientist

Atlanta, GA

Dr. Duke's work in health analytics involves making sure that people have the information they need to make decisions about their health.

Some of the mask fabric samples tested by Georgia Tech researchers. (Credit: Taekyu Joo, Georgia Tech) 

Covid-19 Mask Study Finds Layering, Material Choice Matter

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech researchers discuss findings of Covid-19 mask study, analyzing the filtration performance of commercially available materials.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky congratulates Dr. Anthony Fauci, recipient of the 2021 Ivan Allen Prize.

Anthony Fauci Receives Ivan Allen Prize

Atlanta, GA

Devoted Public Servant Honored For His Commitment to Guiding Public Health

Both humans and alligators have four-chamber hearts, but alligator hearts are uniquely resilient to temperature extremes. (Photo credit: Z. Owerkowicz)  

Study Finds Alligator Hearts Keep Beating No Matter What

Atlanta, GA

Both humans and alligators share a common four-chamber heart structure, but unlike mammals, alligators have built-in antiarrhythmic protection.