UGA Research News

• COVID-19 clinical trials lack diversity
  Trials need more Black, Indigenous and people of color to generalize results to larger U.S. population Despite disproportionately higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death among people of color, minority groups are significantly underrepresented in COVID-19 clinical trials, according to a new perspective authored by faculty from the University of Georgia and University of Colorado […]
• USG Board of Regents endorses more than $39 million in UGA capital projects for FY22
  The projects will enhance research, outreach and teaching opportunities across the University of Georgia The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday endorsed more than $39 million in FY 2022 capital projects that will enhance research, outreach and teaching opportunities across the University of Georgia. “We greatly appreciate the enthusiastic support of […]
• ‘Insect apocalypse’ may not be happening in U.S.
  Long-term ecological site study shows no net insect changes Scientists have been warning about an “insect apocalypse” in recent years, noting sharp declines in specific areas — particularly in Europe. A new study shows these warnings may have been exaggerated and are not representative of what’s happening to insects on a larger scale. University of […]
• Pivoting during a pandemic: Fieldwork in the time of COVID
  The post Pivoting during a pandemic: Fieldwork in the time of COVID appeared first on UGA Research News.
• Momany selected as MSA Fellow
  University of Georgia faculty member Michelle Momany has been selected as a Fellow of the Mycological Society of America. Momany, professor of Plant Biology and associate dean in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was announced as an MSA Fellow at the organization’s first-ever virtual meeting in mid-July. The Mycological Society of America Fellow Award […]