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Children's Center for Immunity and Applied Genomics (CIAG)

The Children’s Center for Immunity and Applied Genomics (CIAG) brings together experts from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, and Georgia Tech to advance precision molecular medicine for children. With a core focus on immunology and the strategic integration of genomics, CIAG is driving innovation in personalized pediatric care. Directed by Dr. Subra Kugathasan, the center is committed to transforming child health through cutting-edge research and collaboration.

Meet Our Investigators

Conduct precision diagnostics through applied genomics
Create personalized management plans to prevent complications, improve outcomes, and enhance the quality of life
Develop precision therapeutics through pharmacogenomics, tailoring drug therapies to each patient's genetic makeup
Prevent disease progression through detection of at-risk siblings and unborn children
Foster inter-institutional and cross-departmental collaborations to combine expertise across Georgia Tech, Emory University, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Coordinate regulatory and fiscal affairs required to gain approval for genomic profiling and on-and off-label interventions in keeping with initiatives at children's hospitals all over the country
Sharpen our focus on genomics-enabled precision medicine

Meet the Team

Subra Kugathasan, MD

Center Director - CIAG

skugath@emory.edu

Tracy Willoughby, MPH

Program & Research Manager

twillo2@emory.edu

Upcoming Events

Tue Mar 2412:30PM-1:30PM

Aflac Research Conference - Dr Karen Effinger and Dr Tobey MacDonald

Tue Mar 242:30PM-3:15PM

Pediatric Research Pilot Grant Info Session

Wed Mar 251:00PM-6:00PM

AI & Pediatrics Mini Symposium

Thu Mar 268:30AM-5:00PM

DataCon 2026

Thu Mar 2612:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 3/26/26

Thu Mar 261:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Seminar Series: Dr. Andrew Gewirtz (Georgia State University)

Fri Mar 278:30AM-12:30PM

DataCon 2026

Mon Mar 301:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Seminar- Mahfuza Akter

Thu Apr 212:00PM-1:00PM

MAC and REACH Seminar: Lisa Croen, PhD 4/2/26

Thu Apr 21:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Seminar Series: Dr. Andrea Kelly (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

Thu Apr 912:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 4/9/26

Thu Apr 91:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Seminar Series: Diego Moncada, PhD (Journal Club)

Mon Apr 1312:00PM-1:00PM

April K-Club, "Safely accelerating your research with AI", Evan Orenstein, MD and Naveen Muthu, MD

Wed Apr 1512:00PM-1:00PM

Pediatric Research Grand Rounds: Muin Khoury, MD, PhD 4/15/26

Thu Apr 161:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Seminar Series: Nathan Boyd, PhD (NIH)

Mon Apr 201:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Seminar- Poonam Sampat Kanojiya, PhD

Thu Apr 2312:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 4/23/26

Mon Apr 271:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Seminar-Pragati Prasad

Thu Apr 3012:00PM-1:00PM

REACH Seminar: Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS 4/30/26

Mon May 111:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Seminars- Jonathan Stiles, MD (Morehouse)

Thu May 1412:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 5/14/26

Fri May 158:00AM-5:00PM

8th Annual Pediatric Early Career Researcher Conference

Mon May 181:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Seminar- Lingling Xu

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