Branson W. Ritchie to be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Branson W. Ritchie, co-director of the UGA New Materials Institute and director of the Infectious Diseases Laboratory, is one of six researchers from the University of Georgia to be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of his innovations and success in commercializing his discoveries.

The 2026 cohort will be inducted in June at the NAI’s spring meeting.

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