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Research Ecosystem
Georgia's Research Ecosystem
The Georgia Higher Education Healthcare Initiative is striving to cultivate a dynamic research ecosystem for the state of Georgia through funding, partnerships, and collaboration. By strengthening the foundations of research, we are working to build a collaborative environment that advances knowledge, fuels economic growth, attracts top-tier researchers, and delivers solutions to improve the overall health of individuals and communities in Georgia.​ The diverse funding streams that contribute to the advancement of Georgia's research ecosystem include the NIH, private organizations such as the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), the American Heart Association, public funding, and venture capital. We believe Georgia can further enhance its research ecosystem by investing in existing and creating new partnerships and collaboration.
Research Progress
A recent example of this commitment is the state’s $150 million investment in a new translational research center (TRC) at the Medical College of Georgia. Designed to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation, the facility provides modern, flexible space that allows researchers to work across disciplines and drive breakthroughs in medicine. This investment is part of an overarching commitment and strategy to strengthen the foundations of research across the state of Georgia. By attracting top-tier talent, Georgia medical school graduates will have higher quality residencies from which to choose.
Research Consortium
The Georgia Higher Education Healthcare Initiative hosts a collaborative research consortium called the Advancement of Research for the Augusta Area (ARAA). This consortium is dedicated to strengthening the healthcare workforce, higher education, innovation, and community-driven solutions. ARAA brings together community members, academic researchers, industry leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and government research entities to conduct collaborative research. Through shared resources, open collaboration, and capacity-building, ARAA identifies research priorities and opportunities, aims to develop collaborative projects, and disseminates information. The consortium is dedicated to creating measurable impact, including expanded educational opportunities, research partnerships, grant activity, technology transfer, and knowledge that directly benefits communities across Georgia and South Carolina.
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If you would like to participate, or know an organization that would like to participate, please email us at data@gahehi.org.