Images show the voltage surface on a rabbit heart with and without HCQ. Without the drug (left) the electrical activation spreads homogeneously, while with HCQ, waves propagate unevenly, generating complex spatiotemporal patterns and arrhythmias.

Study Shows Hydroxychloroquine's Harmful Effects on Heart Rhythm

Atlanta, GA

Drug creates serious disturbances in the electrical signals that govern heartbeat.

This mechanical engineering master's student is working long hours each day to develop new protective devices for healthcare professionals.

Inspired by Parents, Georgia Tech Student Helps Build Lifesaving Equipment to Battle COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

Mechanical engineering student Kentez Craig grew up in Atlanta with two paramedics as parents. Now he's making equipment to help first respondersin their battle with COVID-19.

A New Normal: Researchers Across Georgia Tech Rally to Fight COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

Tech's research community has engaged deeply in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic with government- and Institute-funded projects.

Helping teleworkers stay safe.

The Case For DIY Masks To Slow Coronavirus’ Spread

Atlanta, GA

If coughing in your sleeve is effective, face masks must be, too, and successes in Asia and Europe corroborate this, physicist says.

Pinar Keskinocak, William W. George Chair and Professor; Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems

Create Dedicated Pandemic Clinics Now to Address COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

COVID-19 needs pandemic clinics focused on treating it and keeping it away from non-COVID patients.

To help meet the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers, Georgia Tech has designed and is producing face shields. Shown is a laser cutting machine used to create frames for the shields.

Do-It-Yourself Medical Devices and Protective Gear Fuel Battle Against COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Tech community is working together to help meet the needs for personal protection equipment for health care workers.

Healthy Minds Survey Assesses Student Wellness

Atlanta, GA

Students are encouraged to complete the survey to help provide an accurate view of health and well-being on campus.

The Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant in central Wyoming. Credit: Wikimedia Commons CC 2.0 Generic Goebel

Energy Regulation Rollbacks Threaten Progress Against Harmful Ozone

Atlanta, GA

This is what could happen if all endangered regulations that help in the fight against harmful ozone go away.

A 3D-printed cell trap developed in the laboratory of Georgia Tech Assistant Professor A. Fatih Sarioglu captures blood cells to isolate tumor cells from a blood sample. (Photo: Allison Carter, Georgia Tech)

3D-Printed Device Finds ‘Needle in a Haystack’ Cancer Cells by Removing the Hay

Atlanta, GA

A new approach enabled by 3D printing could help isolate tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream.

Cassie Mitchell, assistant professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University.

Cassie Mitchell Receives 2019 Award from the American Neurological Association

Atlanta, GA

Awards recognize work in the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease, the microbiome and stroke, clinical trial design, and more