Archive for the ‘Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research’ Category
Our Mission Advancing collaborative brain science to drive discovery, innovation, and training in neurodegenerative disease research Our mission is to foster an environment that centralizes the infrastructure, leadership, and administrative support for a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team of researchers with access to state-of-the-art resources. Together, we can accelerate the drive […]
Affiliated Faculty Karin Allenspach, DVM, Ph.D. Professor, Pathology, Clinical Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Immunology Deborah Barany, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Michael Bartlett, Ph.D. Professor, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences; Neuroscience Haini Cai, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Cellular Biology; Neuroscience Brett A Clementz, Ph.D. Professor, Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience, Director, BioImaging Research Center […]
Anumantha Kanthasamy Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research Research Focus Novel apoptotic and compensatory signaling activated during neurotoxic insult in the dopaminergic neurodegenerative process Protein misfolding and neuroinflammatory mechanisms in neurotoxicity Epigenetic reprogramming in neurotoxic stress Translational biomarker and drug discovery in neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration Research Team […]
ICNDR Research in Progress Seminar 2026 Presentation Schedule CNDR Fall 2025 Schedule Research Opportunities If you are a student looking for a research opportunity, reach out to the respective core faculty directly: Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy Email: [email protected] Dr. Arthi Kanthasamy Email: [email protected] Dr. Shaolin Liu Email: [email protected] Dr. […]
What does donating do for the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research (ICNDR)? Donations to the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research directly fuel groundbreaking discoveries in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and related neurodegenerative disorders. Your support not only helps with the daily operating expenses common to all major research labs, but […]
Contact Our Director Email: [email protected] Administration Contact Info Lena Tata Administrative Assistant – Kanthasamy Lab Email: [email protected] Jennifer Hicks Administrative Associate I – Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Email: [email protected] Cris Leonard Human Resource Specialist – Center for Vaccines and Immunology, Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research, […]
Making Headlines: UGA Vet Med’s Year of Impact
In 2025, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine made headlines for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The college advanced impactful initiatives—from addressing the rural veterinarian shortage and combating avian influenza to pioneering traumatic brain injury treatments and advancing breakthrough Parkinson’s research. Join us as we celebrate a […]
The age-old advice to “trust your gut” could soon take on new meaning for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, thanks to a creative feat of bioengineering by researchers in the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The University of Georgia has named 11 faculty members to the 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent seven UGA schools and colleges as well as the Center for Teaching and Learning.
CVM Faculty Among Founding Members of UGA’s NAI Chapter
The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during a kickoff event on April 28. The chapter will celebrate and support the achievements of inventors at UGA. UGA’s chapter of the National Academy of Inventors launches with 31 founding members composed of faculty from […]
Hope Through Research: A Senator’s Legacy and a Coach’s Mission
Advancing the fight against Parkinson’s through visionary support and cutting-edge science at the UGA Isakson Center. When former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia) was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he started looking for broader opportunities in his personal challenge. That decision led to the creation of the Isakson Center for Neurological […]
What makes a professor distinguished? In the College of Veterinary Medicine, it’s a clinician who sees the need for 24/7 emergency care for animals and builds a program to provide just that. And it’s researchers who dive deep into the mechanisms of well-known but little understood diseases in hopes of […]
Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents on Nov. 14 approved the creation of two endowed distinguished professorships, made possible by a gift of $1.4 million from the Isakson Initiative to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Mark Richt raises funds for Parkinson’s research
Led by former University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt, the Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl raised more than $758,000 for Parkinson’s disease and Crohn’s disease research at UGA.
Zeroing in on Parkinson’s: UGA takes multi-faceted approach to brain disease
For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more […]
UGA receives $5 million to support Parkinson’s research
Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia will receive $5 million in federal funding for Parkinson’s research as part of the omnibus spending package passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, March 15. The funds, which will support new facilities and equipment for the Johnny Isakson […]
