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It’s time to solve the world’s toughest problems in health science

Multidisciplinary health sciences research spans a number of departments, centers, and scientific fields in the College of Science.  Research fields include COVID-19 research, drug discovery, the BSL3 program, and clinical research. This field also links to efforts across the university including the Institute for Biohealth Innovation.

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

Environmental Science and Policy

Forensic Science Program

Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience

School of Systems Biology

Health Science Spotlight: Reduce Child Deaths from Sickle Cell Kidney Failure

George Mason University and Children's National Hospital researchers received a $200,000 grant to develop an early detection method for kidney damage in children with sickle cell disease. Using advanced urine biomarker analysis, the project aims to enable faster treatment, prevent kidney failure, and reduce child mortality rates.

George Mason Systems Biologist Marissa Howard BS Bioengineering ’17, PhD Biosciences ’22 and Children’s National SCD Clinic Director Andrew Campbell, MD

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