New study says Georgia can lead in brain health innovation

by Maria Saporta February 9, 2026

Georgia can dominate as a hub for brain health and neuroscience.

That's according to an extensive nine-month-long study conducted by the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Deloitte.

The study examined the academic and research assets that currently exist in Georgia, how the state compares to other states and how Georgia can move forward to leverage its potential.

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance brain health," said Tim Denning, president and CEO of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), a public-private entity that includes key civic and business leaders, university presidents and top state officials. "This is a key moment in time - a once-in-a-generation inflexion point."

The study, funded by a $475,000 grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, mapped the major assets that already exist in Georgia. Denning presented a summary of the study's findings at GRA's Jan. 29 quarterly board meeting, which was held virtually.

The presentation included a map of Georgia's key assets in brain health and neuroscience. It also showed a wide array of research centers, laboratories, universities and medical facilities that specialize in the field. Read more...