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Student Spotlight: Cassie Alexander

The UGA Online Learning office has been interviewing and featuring current students and alumni as an ongoing series of Student Spotlights. The subject of this interview is Cassie Alexander, an online student currently pursuing her Master of Science from the College of Pharmacy’s Biomedical Regulatory Sciences program.

Ansley Booker: 40 Under 40 Class of 2019

UGA has recently announced their 40 Under 40 Class of 2019. The honorees are young alumni who are leaders in their chosen fields and professions and uphold the excellence in leadership and education they gained from the University.  One such honoree is Ansley Booker (MS ‘13).

UGA Regulatory Sciences Recognized at Georgia Bio Awards

Each year, Georgia Bio recognizes achievement and honors excellence in the life sciences industry in Georgia. At this year’s Georgia Bio Golden Helix Awards, the faculty and staff of the University of Georgia Institute for International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences and its online International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences graduate programs, received…

International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences: College of Pharmacy Launches a New Institute

UGA and FDA help prepare medical device regulators for massive shifts in regulations

The 5th Annual Medical Device Regulations Conference held at the UGA Gwinnett Campus just outside of Atlanta, addressed massive shifts currently facing regulatory science professionals such as the new MDR and its global implications. Cosponsored by the US Food and Drug Administration and the University of Georgia’s International…

Online Pharmacy Programs Renamed to Reflect International Focus

The College of Pharmacy’s Master of Science in Pharmacy, BioPharma Regulatory Affairs and the related Graduate Certificate have been renamed International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences to more accurately reflect the nature of the program and current industry practices. The degree is still a Master of Science in Pharmacy, but the…

UGA Online Regulatory Affairs Alumni Commit to Saving Lives by Learning the Latest in Medical Device Regulations

Regulation of medical devices is a crucial aspect of the healthcare field that many of us depend on in our everyday lives. Online Regulatory Affairs faculty and students are committed to saving the lives of others by improving and ensuring the quality of medical devices. Learning from industry professionals about the future direction of regulations is a critical component. UGA recently wrapped up its 4th annual Medical Device Regulations conference, where those in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries were able to hear from industry professionals about the quality and production of medical devices.

UGA Nationally Reaffirmed as a Top Military School

Once again, the University of Georgia has been nationally reaffirmed in 2016 as Military Friendly, Best for Vets and a Top Military College/University. Since the establishment of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) in the spring of 2013, UGA has made significant progress in connecting student veterans to one another, as well as to campus and community resources. UGA continues to maintain active affiliation with both the Student Veterans of America and the Got Your Six campaign, where faculty and staff attend a training session to become certified as veteran-friendly.

Strategies for Successful Graduate Students

Years spent in graduate school are undoubtedly a stressful and anxiety provoking period in a person’s life. There are academic pressures, family pressures, career pressures and the pressure to balance it all. We know how much more complicated this all gets that you are achieving your degree online. Below are some…