Georgia: Leader in Hematology and Immunology Research and Development

Georgia’s robust life science ecosystem includes a thriving hematology and immunology sector, accounting for 21 percent of the state’s life science workforce.

Industry leaders have a growing World-Class Resources presence in Georgia: Georgia offers world-class resources for the hematology and immunology sector including: American Red Cross Biomedical Services • The Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) is a collaborative effort between Emory University, Dendreon the Georgia Institute of Technology and Morehouse School Nine in 10 HIV patients of Medicine to rapidly and efficiently translate scientific Immucor discoveries to impact the community. in the U.S. on lifesaving Merial (Boehringer • The Vaccine Technology Project at the Georgia Institute ® Ingelheim) of Technology’s Center for Drug Design, Development therapy take Emtriva and Delivery (CD4) focuses on inventing and adapting (emtricitabine) or Epivir® QualTex Laboratories technologies to improve vaccines for both domestic and Shire global needs including needle-free and single-dose (lamivudine), drugs vaccines. UCB • The Augusta University Sickle Cell Center, established created at Georgia’s in 1972, is an internationally recognized center for sickle Emory University. cell treatment and research. • The Animal Health Research Center at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine researches infectious diseases that affect both animals and humans like the avian flu, SARS and West Nile virus. • The Emory Vaccine Center (EVC) is the largest and most comprehensive academic vaccine research center in the world and is renowned for its expertise in cellular immunity and immune memory. • The Human Cord Blood Stem Cell Core Laboratory at Augusta University processes, purifies and cryopreserves stem cells from donated human umbilical cord blood and makes them available to researchers for a fee. • Emory University and The University of Georgia host one of five nationalCenters of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance funded by NIH/NIAID. • Lam Lab integrates microtechnology development, experimental hematology and oncology and clinical medicine through dual locations at the Emory University School of Medicine and the Georgia Institute of Technology as well as affiliations with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. • The Malaria Host-Pathogen Interaction Center (MaHPIC), supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is led by researchers at Emory University, with partners at the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Georgia.org/Hematology Georgia Department of Economic Development TALENTED WORKFORCE 75 Fifth Street, NW Suite 1200 The talent pipeline leads to Georgia, the #8 state for total population, and one of the Top 10 fastest-growing states. Each Atlanta, GA 30308 year, there are nearly 1 million new college graduates within 250 miles of Atlanta. More than 27,000 of those graduates have 678.252.9345 bachelor or higher degrees in biological and biomedical sciences or health professions and related programs, with another Georgia.org/Hematology 10,000 who have associate degrees.

Augusta University offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science, plus a Master of Clinical and Translational Science degree program.

The Technical College System of Georgia offers Associate of Applied Science degree programs in biotechnology, bioscience technology and biomedical engineering technology, as well as targeted fast-track certification programs, including:

• Analytical Lab Technician

• Clinical Research Associate

• Aseptic Fill Technician

• Molecular Biology Technician

RESOURCES • Regulatory Compliance Technician Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) • Bioscience Environmental Laboratory Technologist www.actsi.org • Biological Sciences Laboratory Technician Center for Drug Design, Development and Delivery • Bioscience Regulatory Assurance Technologist (CD4) www.cd4.gatech.edu Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for workforce training, Georgia Quick Start draws from a range of biotechnology and pharmaceutical Sickle Cell Center expertise to deliver free, customized training to qualified new and expanding life science companies in a variety of areas such as: www.augusta.edu/centers/ sicklecell • Cleanroom Training Department of Infectious Diseases • Sterile Product Handling www.vet.uga.edu/id • Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices (cGMP/cGLP) Emory Vaccine Center (EVC) www.vaccines.emory.edu • Bloodborne Pathogens Training OBIZUR, developed at Human Cord Blood Stem Cell Core Laboratory • Steam Physics and Autoclave www.augusta.edu/core/labs/ Georgia’s Emory University, stemcell The 50,000-square-foot Georgia BioScience Training Center is treats acquired hemophilia A Emory-UGA Center of Georgia’s first state-sponsored facility dedicated to preparing the Excellence for Influenza workforce required by 21st-century bioscience and biomanufacturing patients in the U.S., Canada Research and Surveillance industries. Located in Stanton Springs, adjacent to the new $1.3 (CEIRS) www.medicine.emory.edu/ceirs billion Shire plasma fractionation plant, the Georgia BioScience and the European Union. Training Center is operated by Quick Start and contains state-of- Lam Lab the-art labs, classrooms, equipment and hands-on simulations to lamlab.gatech.edu meet the training needs of Shire as well as future biotech companies Malaria Host-Pathogen investing and creating jobs in Georgia. Interaction Center (MaHPIC) www.systemsbiology.emory.edu University of Georgia Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute GEORGIA. Your link to a strong value chain. bhsi.uga.edu > > > >

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