Translational Research

Support funding for university research and the Georgia Research Alliance to levels necessary to spur life science innovations and commercialization through research universities; strategically improve funding for post-secondary institutions in order to grow the state’s life science economy.

Patient Access

Ensure patient access to innovative therapies and adequate provider networks through private and public insurance, including Medicaid, while enhancing plan transparency and encouraging competition among providers and insurers.

Biopharma

Cultivate the biopharma R&D and manufacturing ecosystem in Georgia by supporting strong intellectual property protections for patents, data protection, and coverage and payment polices that recognize the value of medical innovation.

MedTech

Support investment, innovation and patient access to medical device and diagnostic technologies to improve the efficiency of a healthcare system’s ability to detect diseases earlier and to reduce costs through more effective treatments.

Digital Health

Streamline regulations and expand the reimbursement of digital apps and devices, remote patient monitoring technologies, and genomics products, as well as enhance educational efforts that help patients, providers, and caregivers.

Agriculture & Environment

Support the R&D of cutting-edge innovation in agricultural & food and industrial & environmental biotechnology to improve crop yields, enhance food quality, help feed a growing population, and foster responsible environmental biotech practices.

Legislative Caucus Initiative

Advocate for the establishment of a bipartisan Life Sciences Caucus to more formally engage and educate lawmakers around industry-related issues, advancements, and accomplishments.