{"683000":{"#nid":"683000","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Shriners Children\u2019s to Establish Research Institute at Science Square","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGov. Brian P. Kemp has announced \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/officeofgeorgiagovernorbrianpkemp.cmail19.com\/t\/y-e-qgatl-hrjhiulryk-u\/\u0022\u003Ea new world-renowned tenant\u003C\/a\u003E for Science Square, signaling Georgia Tech\u0027s role in Atlanta and Georgia\u0027s expanding life sciences sector. According to the governor\u2019s office, Shriners Children\u2019s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility at Science Square, investing more than $153 million into the facility and creating 470 new jobs. The move by this nonprofit healthcare system, which has locations across North America and a global reach, shows the continued momentum in the region for this important area of research and development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Shriners Children\u2019s Research Institute will be in Science Square Labs, positioned across from Georgia Tech\u2019s North Avenue Research Area. The institute will serve as a multidisciplinary innovation hub focused on advancing healthcare for children. Areas of research will include cell and gene therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices, biologics, and data informatics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Georgia Tech is excited to welcome Shriners Children\u2019s to Science Square,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cWe developed Science Square to create a leading hub for life sciences research and innovation, and Shriners\u2019 decision to be here will accelerate our progress to drive medical innovation, create high-impact jobs, and greatly strengthen Atlanta\u0027s thriving innovation ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s proximity and research strengths were key factors in the decision to locate the institute in Atlanta. The collaboration is expected to enhance the region\u2019s growing reputation in life sciences and advanced research. Projected to be the largest tenant of Science Square, Shriners Children\u0027s would put the facility at 82% occupancy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShriners Children\u2019s, founded in 1922 by members of the Shriners International fraternity, focuses on orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and cleft lip and palate. The organization also maintains a strong commitment to education and research. In 2024, Shriners Children\u2019s served patients from all 50 U.S. states, every Canadian province, and 128 countries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis news comes after \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/18\/georgia-tech-emory-expand-research-science-square\u0022\u003ETech\u2019s recent announcement \u003C\/a\u003Eregarding the move-in of about seven biomedical research labs into Science Square.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScience Square, a mixed-use development adjacent to Georgia Tech\u2019s Midtown campus, continues to attract leading organizations in healthcare, technology, and research. The addition of Shriners Children\u2019s further establishes the district as a hub for global innovation and community impact.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Governor\u2019s office touts move that will create 470 new jobs."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EShriners Children\u2019s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility at Science Square in Atlanta, investing more than $153 million into the project. Located across from Georgia Tech\u2019s North Avenue Research Area, the facility will collaborate with Georgia Tech researchers and focus on advancing care in areas such as orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and cleft lip and palate.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Shriners Children\u2019s will open a $153 million pediatric medical research facility at Science Square, becoming the largest tenant in the development and contributing to Georgia Tech\u2019s growing role in Atlanta\u2019s life sciences sector."}],"uid":"35797","created_gmt":"2025-07-03 12:54:36","changed_gmt":"2025-07-07 13:52:01","author":"Siobhan Rodriguez","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677340":{"id":"677340","type":"image","title":"Science-Square-Ribbon-Cutting-007--1-.JPG","body":null,"created":"1751547287","gmt_created":"2025-07-03 12:54:47","changed":"1751547287","gmt_changed":"2025-07-03 12:54:47","alt":"Image of Science Square building","file":{"fid":"261230","name":"Science-Square-Ribbon-Cutting-007--1-.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/03\/Science-Square-Ribbon-Cutting-007--1-.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/03\/Science-Square-Ribbon-Cutting-007--1-.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":7251315,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/03\/Science-Square-Ribbon-Cutting-007--1-.JPG?itok=VRaJk5qw"}}},"media_ids":["677340"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/18\/georgia-tech-emory-expand-research-science-square","title":"Georgia Tech, Emory Expand Research at Science Square"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"146","name":"Life Sciences and Biology"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194640","name":"Shriners Children\u2019s"},{"id":"109","name":"Georgia Tech"},{"id":"191083","name":"science square"},{"id":"176032","name":"pediatric research"},{"id":"194641","name":"medical research facility"},{"id":"489","name":"atlanta"},{"id":"194642","name":"orthopedic conditions"},{"id":"194643","name":"neuromuscular conditions"},{"id":"170899","name":"spinal cord injury"},{"id":"194644","name":"burn injuries"},{"id":"194645","name":"cleft lip and palate"},{"id":"249","name":"Biomedical Engineering"},{"id":"2556","name":"artificial intelligence"},{"id":"667","name":"robotics"},{"id":"14566","name":"Gene Therapy"},{"id":"4460","name":"Medical Devices"},{"id":"194646","name":"biologics"},{"id":"181980","name":"data informatics"},{"id":"190859","name":"research collaboration"},{"id":"5153","name":"Life Sciences"},{"id":"187570","name":"healthcare innovation"},{"id":"72981","name":"research institute"},{"id":"174576","name":"North Avenue Research Area"},{"id":"1171","name":"investment"},{"id":"194647","name":"nonprofit healthcare"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71891","name":"Health and Medicine"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESiobhan Rodriguez\u003Cbr\u003ESenior Media Relations\u0026nbsp;Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["media@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}