Alex Abramson, Ramy Ghanim, and Abdulraouf Abbas working in the lab.
September 28, 2026

Gut mRNA Tech Supercharges Vaccine and GLP-1 Delivery

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Georgia Tech and Emory researchers found that delivering vaccine and GLP-1 mRNA nanoparticles through different regions of the gastrointestinal tract can redirect therapies to key organs while reducing side effects.
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Ramy Ghanim, Joy Jackson, and Alex Abramson test a tiny implantable device in the lab.
September 24, 2026

Engineers Connect Health Wearables and Implants Using the Body as the Network

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Inspired by the ionic signaling of our nervous system, researchers built sensors and therapeutic devices that can communicate and coordinate with each other through tissue.
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Graduate apprentices, faculty mentors, and research staff gather outside the Marcus Nanotechnology Building during the 2026 Georgia Tech Graduate Apprenticeship Program, celebrating collaboration in microelectronics, nanotechnology, and advanced materials research.
September 22, 2026

2026 Graduate Apprentice Cohort Announced

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The Institute for Matter and Systems has selected its second graduate apprentice cohort, expanding the program to give students technical training while supporting Georgia Tech research facilities.
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A microscopic image shows lab grown bone marrow and blood vessels highlighted in gray and green weaving through a network of supportive cells and proteins highlighted in magenta.
September 11, 2026

A Window Into the Hidden World of Immunity Inside Human Bone Marrow

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In a study published in Science Advances, the team developed a human bone marrow-on-a-chip, enabling them to directly observe human antibody-secreting cells.
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Mengkun Tian employee spotlight
September 8, 2026

Accelerating Young Passion Into Bold Innovation: Mengkun Tian’s Employee Spotlight

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Through collaborative research, student mentorship, and advances in AI‑driven microscopy, Tian’s work at IMS reflects a lifelong dedication to understanding and innovating with materials.
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September 1, 2026

Georgia Tech to Help Shape the Microelectronics Workforce Through National Education Network

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The Institute for Matter and Systems will coordinate education and workforce initiatives in a 10-state regional consortium.
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Advanced microfabrication equipment inside Georgia Tech’s cleanroom facility supports the fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices, quantum technologies, and other nanoscale research innovations.
August 31, 2026

Shared Tools, National Influence: Georgia Tech’s Decade of Nanotechnology Leadership

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A national network coordinated by Georgia Tech expanded access to advanced tools and helped shape the next generation of research facilities.
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Associate Professor Yuhang Hu and three male students from her lab gather around and look at a soft adhesive hydrogel they are studying.
August 19, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Discover New Mechanism Behind Soft-Material Adhesion

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The discovery challenges a long-held assumption in adhesion mechanics and reveals a new physical mechanism that governs how soft materials attach and detach.
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Staff Spotlight: Josh Lee standing with arms crossed in front of a wearable technology display.  Graphic with hexagonal design elements and the text “Staff Spotlight” and “Josh Lee.”
August 13, 2026

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Josh Lee’s Employee Spotlight

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The Institute for Matter and Systems recognizes Josh Lee for his work in wearable medical technologies.
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Two researchers in a laboratory examine a blue-green silicon wafer. One, wearing a lab coat, safety goggles, and a blue glove, holds the wafer up for inspection while the other stands beside them. Laboratory equipment is visible in the background.
August 5, 2026

Your Immune Cells Are Tired. Georgia Tech Researchers Found a Way to Wake Them Up.

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Georgia Tech researchers developed a way to rejuvenate aging immune cells, potentially restoring the body’s ability to better fight cancer, infection, and other diseases. 
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Marcus Nanotechnology Building
August 4, 2026

IMS Selects Seven Interdisciplinary Projects for 2026 Funding

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The Institute for Matter and Systems will provide support for three new and four renewed research projects to advance materials, devices, and processes.
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 A robotic arm moves amongst AMPF facilities
August 3, 2026

Georgia Tech to Lead National Cloud Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

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The cloud lab will give researchers nationwide remote access to Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, pairing AI with autonomous experimentation to accelerate new materials discovery.
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