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A key New Year’s resolution of the One Health Institute (OHI) at the University of Georgia (UG) is to establish a Laboratory of Microbial Genetics and Ecology. This initiative aligns with OHI’s commitment to strengthening One Health research and education in Georgia. The institute aims to fully equip the allocated laboratory space with state-of-the-art microbiology and molecular genetics equipment, thereby enhancing its capacity for research and education in the field of One Health.
"Establishing the In Silico Laboratory of Functional Genomics and Proteomics (LFGP) was a cost-efficient strategy that allowed our institute to become operational shortly after its founding at UG in 2024. This year, we are actively working toward establishing a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Laboratory of Microbial Genetics and Ecology (LMGE) at OHI to further strengthen our research and education capabilities in the One Health domain. Our objective is to equip the LMGE with essential microbiology and molecular genetics tools while ensuring strong compliance with internationally recognized BSL-2 laboratory standards.
The integration of the LMGE with the LFGP will strengthen the OHI’s research capacity to contribute more efficiently to advancing One Health at both national and international levels. Our primary focus will be on genome surveillance and metagenomics of critical foodborne pathogens, as well as the detection and characterization of antimicrobial resistance reservoirs. Additionally, the LMGE and LFGP will serve as a robust educational platform for the development of master’s and Ph.D. programs in One Health at UG,” stated Dr. Mamuka Kotetishvili, Director of the OHI.
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