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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

Mon Oct 1910:00AM-11:00AM

CENTER FOR VIROSCIENCE AND CURE SEMINAR

Mon Oct 191:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series Featuring Louis B. Hopkins

Tue Oct 2012:30PM-1:30PM

Aflac Advances in Research (AiR) Seminar - Elaissa Hardy, PhD 10/20/2026

Wed Oct 2112:00PM-1:00PM

Children's Pediatric Research Ground Rounds Featuring CF-AIR Sponsored Speaker, Rishikesan Kamaleswaran, PhD, MS

Thu Oct 221:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Science Huddle: Sohail Khoshnevis, PhD (Research Highlight)

Fri Oct 238:00AM-5:00PM

Emory Physician Scientist Symposium

Mon Oct 261:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Tue Oct 2712:30PM-1:30PM

Aflac Research Conference (ARC) Seminar - Brooke Cherven, PhD, MPH, RN, CPON and Tamara Miller, MD, MSCE 10/27/2026

Fri Oct 3012:00PM-1:00PM

REACH Seminar & Farewell Reception Honoring Shasha Bai, PhD

Mon Nov 21:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Tue Nov 312:30PM-1:30PM

Aflac Advances in Research (AiR) Seminar - Ashwin Patel, MBBS, PhD, MPH and Seema Patel, PhD 11/3/2026

Thu Nov 51:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Science Huddle: Patrick Harrison, PhD (Cincinnati Children's)

Mon Nov 91:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Tue Nov 1012:30PM-1:30PM

Aflac Visiting Professor Seminar (virtual) - Julie R. Boiko, MD, PhD 11/10/2026

Thu Nov 128:30AM-4:30PM

10th Annual Center for Childhood Infections and Vaccines (CCIV) Symposium

Thu Nov 1212:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 11/12/26

Thu Nov 121:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Science Huddle: Erica Browne (Journal Club)

Mon Nov 161:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Wed Nov 1812:00PM-1:30PM

Children's Pediatric Research Ground Rounds Featuring CCTR Sponsored Speaker Mark T. Gladwin, MD

Wed Nov 181:00PM-2:00PM

MAC and REACH Seminar: Lisa Croen, PhD 11/18/26

Thu Nov 191:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Science Huddle: Malinda Wu, MD, MSCR (Johns Hopkins)

Thu Nov 192:00PM-3:00PM

GENI Seminar - Christine Pfeiffer, PhD 11/19/2026

Mon Nov 301:00PM-2:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Thu Dec 31:00PM-2:00PM

CF-AIR Science Huddle: Finn Hawkins, M.B., B.Ch. (Boston University)

Mon Dec 75:00PM-6:00PM

CCIV Weekly Seminar Series

Thu Dec 1012:00PM-1:00PM

Marcus Autism Center / Behavioral Mental Health Grand Rounds 12/10/26

Wed Dec 1612:00PM-1:00PM

Children's Pediatric Grand Rounds featuring Aflac-sponsored speaker Kelly Goldsmith, MD 12/16/2026

Thu Dec 172:00PM-3:00PM

GENI Research in Progress Seminar - Lefteris Michailidis, PhD 12/17/2026

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