Health Research

A leader in medical research

Researching toward a Healthier Tomorrow

Breakthroughs aren't easy to come by. This is why we're proud of our tireless work and dedication to improve lives, as well as the network we've built to support our common research goals. From discovering a widely used HIV drug to pioneering brain therapy for Parkinson's disease and depression, Emory is making the world a better place. And we're just getting started. 

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COVID-19 Research

Drug Discovery at Emory

For decades, Emory has been at the forefront of discovering treatments for diseases of global concern. In the 1990s, it was HIV. Then, cancer and hemophilia. Today, it's COVID-19.

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By the Numbers

#3
In NIH funding for nursing research
#17
In NIH funding overall
$944.5M
In FY 2022 external research funding
90+
Start-up companies with 350 active licenses
Innovation

Emory launches Center for New Medicines to accelerate development of life-saving medications

The Center for New Medicines aims to accelerate the translation of Emory discoveries into the next generation of life-saving drugs, while fostering a culture where young discovery scientists can flourish and enrich a sustainable pipeline of new therapeutics.

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