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Business Engagement

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$8.1 BILLION

UGA IMPACT ON
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$545.6 MILLION

R&D EXPENDITURES
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NEWS

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    New research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants Commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin is a promising alternative treatment for people with medication-resistant depression and anxiety. Previous studies have suggested that the psychedelic fungi can have positive effects for patients suffering from some mental illnesses, but one question remains: Is psilocybin actually … Continue reading "Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. Are they safe?" The post Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. Are they safe? appeared first on UGA Research News.

  • College of Engineering dean named provost at Ohio University

    Donald J. Leo will begin his new position on July 1 Donald J. Leo, UGA Foundation Professor in Engineering and dean of the University of Georgia College of Engineering, has been named the next executive vice president and provost at Ohio University. He will begin his new position on July 1, 2024. “Serving as dean of … Continue reading "College of Engineering dean named provost at Ohio University" The post College of Engineering dean named provost at Ohio University appeared first on UGA Research News.

UGA INNOVATION DISTRICT

Regents’ Entrepreneur:

Nzengung becomes 3rd UGA professor selected for honor

Valentine Nzengung, professor in the Department of Geology and founder of MuniRem Environmental, LLC, has been named as UGA’s third Regents’ Entrepreneur. MuniRem manufactures solutions for chemical neutralization of a broad range of explosives and chemical warfare agents. (Photo by Beth Chang for UGA)