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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 1, 2010
Dr. Michelle Dawson, assistant professor in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, has been named a recipient of two research grants for her work in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are bone marrow-derived adult stem cells that are involved in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
The first award is sponsored by the Georgia Tech and Emory Center for Regenerative Medicine (GTEC) for a project to study new approaches for engineering MSCs to increase the rate and effectiveness for healing wounds. The award is funded in part by the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) and provides funding for one year. ACTSI is an inter-institutional magnet that brings together research investigators, community clinicians, professional societies, and industry partners to collaborate on clinical and translational research projects. Emory, Atlanta–Morehouse School of Medicine, and Georgia Tech form the ACTSI inter-institutional partnership.