Emory Report
Weekly Edition | July 6, 2026
Hi, Emory friends!
We hope you had a fun and safe holiday weekend. As we reflect on 250 years of the United States, we’re sharing stories about breakthroughs made possible by research partnerships with the federal government.
The World Cup festivities continue in Atlanta and beyond. See how Emory students are getting in on the fun and get to know the Emory physicians behind Atlanta’s pro sports teams.
Keep reading for all that and more. And remember, you can always head to Emory News for the latest insight into what’s happening around campus.
See you next week!
— The Emory Report team
This week’s stories
Research that changes lives
Breakthroughs don't happen overnight. They emerge from years of research, sustained collaboration and investments that allow scientists to pursue bold ideas. As we celebrate 250 years of the United States, see stories showcasing what's possible when Emory researchers and the federal government work together in pursuit of scientific discovery and the common good.
Atlanta and Emory embrace World Cup spirit
As enthusiasm for the World Cup sweeps through Atlanta, members of the Emory women's soccer team are getting in on the fun, going to watch parties and attending matches in person. The festivities have the team inspired for the season ahead, when the Eagles hope to build on their historic run as the 2025 NCAA Division III national runner-up.
Deep-sea extremophile yields protein that forms super stable biofilm
Emory’s Vincent Conticello, professor of chemistry, and PhD candidate Andres Gonzalez Socorro discovered a protein secreted by a deep-sea extremophile — an organism adapted to extreme environmental conditions — that self-assembles into a biofilm and is highly stable, boosting its potential for biomedical applications.
Hours of staring at screens is leading to ‘tech neck’
You’re doing it right now: slouching your neck forward and looking at your screen. On average, American adults spend five to six hours every day on their phones in addition to the hours spent at our computers. Here are expert tips to combat long-term effects.
Emory experts in the news
Docs on the field: The medical teams behind the pro teams
Through its work caring for Atlanta’s elite athletes, Emory Sports Medicine develops expertise and innovations that enhance care for all. Our doctors share their experiences as team physicians.