INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Our research is focused on new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat human illnesses, such as Ebola, influenza, HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
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About the Institute
The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is on a mission to advance human health. Our researchers have been making exciting discoveries for over five years, and they’re tackling some of the biggest health issues, from flu, Ebola, HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and pneumonia. These talented scientists are focused on developing innovative approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat human illnesses that would lead to better patient care and new clinical applications.
The institute is also focused on giving students an exceptional education. Our world-class research centers provide a stellar training ground for students interested in biomedical research, giving them access to state-of-the-art facilities and instruction from leading researchers in the field.
We’ve developed a new approach to education that gives our students a competitive edge in the modern workplace. Our pioneering academic programs pair a scientific foundation with business and entrepreneurship curriculum, teaching students the scientific, legal and commercial aspects of scientific discovery.
We have tailored our interdisciplinary bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs to the biomedical industry’s needs so that our students can compete for high-demand jobs and become leaders in this growing industry. The curriculum prepares graduates to work in biotechnology, pharmaceutics, consulting, education, outreach, government and other fields.
In addition to training students to succeed in the 21st century biomedical workforce, we’re preparing students for advanced degrees in science, business and law.
Join us in our efforts to improve the health of people across the globe and mold the next generation of biomedical scientists and professionals. When you donate to the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, your dollars will fund scholarships, lab and classroom instruction, and cutting-edge research.
The Dean's Letter
Founded in 2014, IBMS is home to world-class faculty that are working around the clock to discover innovative, new treatments for infectious and immune-mediated diseases that affect our society. Cutting-edge research on viral and bacterial infections, cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic disease, inflammatory disease and vaccine development is paving the way for the translation of discoveries from the bench to the bedside.
To truly advance human health, it’s vital to take a new approach to conducting science and training tomorrow’s leaders. IBMS is leading the way. We deeply believe in a multidisciplinary approach to research and education that combines expertise and insight from different scientific disciplines and experts. Our researchers and trainees collaborate with each other, as well as with other leading academic and industry scientists in Georgia, nationally and internationally. This interactive model is leading to the development of universal vaccines for flu, novel antiviral drugs and new anti-inflammatory agents with fewer side effects.
Beyond improving human health through research, IBMS is committed to training and educating the next generation of leaders in the biomedical sector. Our interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs are teaching students how to bring biomedical advances to the marketplace, empowering them to make important contributions in innovation and commercialization that will improve human health and save lives.
While IBMS has been highly successful in obtaining federal funding for our research, philanthropy is essential to enabling high-risk, high-reward studies that are needed to break through barriers that could lead to new treatments and better patient outcomes. Your support of our research and education is critical and most appreciated.
Funding Priorities
Scholarships and Fellowships
Provide support for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue and advance their academic training.
Research Support
Increase research opportunities for faculty and students.
Endowed Faculty Positions
Create endowed professorships and chairs that help recruit and retain top faculty and supply funds for research.
Program Support
Grant additional opportunities that enrich the student learning experience.
-Devin McCoy, 2018 MIS Program Graduate
Contact
Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
Professor & Director, Institute for Biomedical Sciences
Georgia State University
Phone: 404-413-3578
Annual Programs
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Network
The group believes there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure our scholarship programs, learning and research resources and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.
Annual Programs
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Network
WPN was founded by a group of Georgia State alumnae and friends who work to improve the success rate of our students. They believe there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure that our scholarship programs, learning and research resources, and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.