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CORONAVIRUS RESEARCH

Georgia State scientists are unraveling how the coronavirus operates, searching for effective treatments and diving into the pandemic’s impact on the economy and society. Learn more below about how our research community is making a difference.

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STOPPING THE SPREAD

Georgia State biomedical scientists have discovered that a new antiviral drug completely suppresses transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within 24 hours.

INCREASING VACCINE UPTAKE

With a grant from the CDC, Georgia State’s Prevention Research Center is working to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among refugees and other groups in Clarkston — one of the largest refugee resettlement communities in the U.S.

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USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO MAP DISEASE

Juan Banda, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, is tapping into Twitter data to learn more about people’s experiences during the pandemic.

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PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE

Georgia State researchers are teaming up with their colleagues at Emory School of Medicine to help nursing homes mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Compounds That Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Replication Identified by Biomedical Sciences Researchers

Published July 26, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

Compounds targeting two key enzymes are potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study led by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State.

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Georgia State Prevention Research Center Gets $500,000 CDC Grant To Increase Vaccine Uptake in Clarkston, Ga.

Published June 18, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

The research team aims to identify behaviors and solutions to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence in the city's African American and refugee, immigrant and migrant (RIM) community.

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Uniquely Designed Research Reveals Resilience Among LGBTQ+ Individuals During the Pandemic

Published June 15, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

A new study aims to demonstrate the resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals during the coronavirus pandemic through a combination of diary entries and surveys.

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