MGA Secures NIH Funding to Enhance Research with Advanced Genetic Analyzer

Middle Georgia State University’s Department of Natural Sciences has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to acquire a SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer, a state-of-the-art instrument used to read and analyze DNA.

This advanced equipment will significantly enhance the University’s biology and allied health sciences courses, providing nearly 600 undergraduate students annually with hands-on experience in modern genetic analysis.

“This support will strengthen our research infrastructure, expand opportunities for student and faculty collaboration, and advance the ability of Natural Sciences faculty to contribute meaningful discoveries to the scientific community,” said Dr. Dawn Sherry, chair of the natural sciences department.

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