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Lei & Rinker Compete in the 2013 IGERT Video & Poster Competition
Vote between May 21st - May 23rd (10:00 PM)
Adhesive Differences Enable Separation of Stem Cells to Advance Potential Therapies
A separation technique based on adhesive force differences could advance stem cell therapies.
Georgia Tech Graduate Programs Recognized Nationally
U.S. News and World Report ranks the College of Engineering at #5 in the nation.
Researcher Andrés García Recognized as Top Biomaterials Scientist
García honored in two ways by the biomaterials community.
New Video - BioEngineering Graduate Program at Georgia Tech
Ranked 2nd in the nation by US News and World Report
Third Class of Stem Cell Biomanufacturing IGERT Trainees Selected
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program in Stem Cell Biomanufacturing announced its third class of Ph.D. student trainees.
IGERT Trainees Attend SBE 3rd International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering
IGERT trainees Doug White & Jenna Wilson presented at Stem Cell Engineering Conference
Georgia Tech Graduate Programs Earn High Marks In National Rankings
Georgia Tech graduate programs continue to earn high marks from U.S. News & World Report.
Two Georgia Tech Faculty Help to Define Emerging U.S Stem Cell Engineering Field through International Study
Georgia Tech faculty invited by the National Science Foundation to take part in an international assessment of the Stem Cell Engineering field.
Stem Cell Biomanufacturing NSF IGERT Announces 2nd Class of Trainees
Seven new graduate students to begin training in manufacturing stem cells
Stem Cell Biomanufacturing IGERT Trainees Meet the Director of the NSF
Director of the NSF met with Georgia Tech's Stem Cell Biomanufacturing IGERT trainees for the Parker H. Petit Institute’s 2011 Distinguished Lecture presentation.
Obama Taps Georgia Tech President for National Manufacturing Steering Committee
President Barack Obama today named Georgia Tech President Peterson to the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership steering committee.
Nature Magazine features GT's "Out-of-the-box" Stem Cell Biomanufacturing IGERT
The IGERT program is providing young researchers with “outside-the-box opportunities” for stem cell research amidst the funding feud
Georgia Tech Hosts Workshop on Stem Cell Engineering
The goal of workshop is to build inter-institutional partnerships and collaborations
Todd McDevitt Discusses the Development of Stem Cell Therapies on CNN
Stem cells serve as the body’s most promising treatment option because of their potential to develop into many different types of cells
NSF Awards $3M Stem Cell Bio-Manufacturing Program to Georgia Tech
A stem cell bio-manufacturing research and education program award has been awarded to Georgia Tech.
McDevitt Appears on "Major Decision" Television Show
Each Major Decision episode covers a typical day in the life of a particular career, in this case, as a Biomedical Engineer.

IGERT In the News

Stem Cell Engineering Global Assessment Complete

Nerem and McDevitt were 2 of 6 panelists.

Georgia Tech/Emory Regenerative Engineering & Medicine Center Awards 11 Collaborative Seed Grants

$630,000, for promising new research that focuses on how the body can harness its own potential to heal or regenerate following trauma or disease.

Nerem Focuses on Engaging Young Students in Science

Georgia Tech bioengineering professor Bob Nerem says it’s important to recognize that talent early-on.

Cellular Calls: Listening in on Body's Protein "Chatter" May Lead to New Therapies

McDevitt comments on Balaji Rao work in Scientific American

McDevitt Selected as TEDx Georgia Tech Speaker

Apply to see the 2012 TEDx speakers November 17th

Presentation on Stem Cell Biomanufacturing IGERT at the NSF

View the video of Todd McDevitt giving an overview of research

NSF Stem Cell Engineering - A Global Assessment - WTEC Study

Todd McDevitt gives a presentation, after a year-long study, on Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing

Industrial Evolution: Rebuilding U.S. Manufacturing

COE Dean of Research Highlights the Stem Cell IGERT in Georgia Tech's Alumni Magazine

IGERT featured in Georgia Tech Annual Report

The pages of this Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report are filled with many examples of how our students, faculty, staff, and friends are building Georgia Tech’s momentum in support of the goals outlined in the strategic plan.

Trainee News

Holst Publishes in Biosensors and Biomaterials

Rapid, quantitative, reverse transcription PCR in a polymer microfluidic chip

IGERT Trainee Receives "Above and Beyond" Award

Jenna Wilson honored for her hard work and service

IGERT Trainees Devote Time to Community Education and Outreach

IGERT Trainees Devote Time to Community Education and Outreach

IGERT Trainees Participate in Buzz on Biotechnology

A K-12 science fair open house organized by graduate students to show how science can be fun!

Headen Publishes Work on “BacteriaBots”

Effect of body shape on the motile behavior of bacteria-powered swimming microrobots

Burnsed Publishes in Stem Cell Journal

Adipose stem cells can secrete angiogenic factors that inhibit hyaline cartilage regeneration

High School Summer College Tour 2012 Outreach Program

IGERT students give stem cell demonstrations to visiting high school students

Wilson and Zimmerman Create Video for IGERT Video Poster Session

See Video of microencapsulation of embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells for scalable bioprocessing

IGERT Trainees Attend SBE 3rd International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering

Jenna Wilson and Douglas White, second-year IGERT trainees, presented at the Society for Biological Engineering’s 3rd International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering in April 2012

White Presents Poster at NSF - View Here

Analyzing the Differentiation of Pluripotent Stem Cells in 3D Environments via Rules-Based Computational Modeling