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ATLANTA — Abhijeet Roy, a doctoral candidate in the Translational Biomedical Sciences graduate program in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, has received a prestigious award from the university’s Dissertation Grant Program.
The Dissertation Grant Program aims to support doctoral students at Georgia State in completing their dissertation research, and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and The Graduate School. The competitive award recognizes outstanding research potential and provides critical support. This year, 12 Georgia State doctoral students received the $2,000 award, which can be used in fiscal year 2026 or deferred to fiscal 2027.
“Supporting early career researchers during the dissertation process isn’t just an investment in our students, it’s an investment in the new knowledge they are working to create,” said Donald Hamelberg (Ph.D. '01), vice president for Research and Economic Development at Georgia State. “That’s why we partner with The Graduate School for these grants. We know what a difference it can make.”
Roy is working with Lanying Du, a Distinguished University Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, on a project focused on developing nanobody-based strategies against viral pathogens. This research will contribute to the advancement of innovative therapeutic approaches.
The dissertation grant reflects both the scientific merit of Roy’s work and his dedication to rigorous research and academic excellence.
“Receiving this dissertation grant truly means a lot to me,” Roy said. “The financial support allows me to focus more fully on my research, and the recognition reassures me that the work we’re doing has real scientific value. I’m sincerely grateful that the university believes in the impact and potential of my research.”
“We look forward to the continued impact of his research and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition,” Du said.