Health News from the Chronicles


New research tracks Amazon River microbial activity, effects on global carbon budget

New research from the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  departments of microbiology and marine sciences could have a major impact on the study of microbial activity in the Amazon River, as well as the effects on the global carbon budget.. The Amazon River, the…

New nanoparticle treatment for stroke victims

Great new work from Franklin College researchers that should garner significant attention: Researchers at the University of Georgia and their collaborators have developed a new technique to enhance stroke treatment that uses magnetically controlled nanomotors to rapidly transport a clot-busting…

Chemistry researchers enhance chemotherapy with nanoparticles

As science moves forward, disease treatment regimes become more refined, safer and more effective. Great news from Shanta Dhar's research lab in the department of chemistry: Dhar, assistant professor of chemistry in the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and Rakesh Pathak, a postdoctoral…

Specialization in a tight job market

Beginning a career after college is a constant topic of conversations on campus, and a Red & Black article today draws particular attention to the experience of several recent graduates and the seeming mis-match of aspirations and opportunities. More common than not and not a cause for alarm in…

UGA Alumna Receives Urann Fellowship

Congratulations are in order for a Franklin College alumna who received a prestigious fellowship this week.  Smitha Ganeshan, a May UGA graduate, was one of six students nationwide that received a $15,000 Marcus L. Urann Fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.   Ganeshan was a…