Manu Platt at Georgia Tech (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption Manu Platt stands outside his lab at Georgia Tech. Platt, an associate professor, researches cathepsins in the context of multiple diseases, including cancer, atherosclerosis, and sickle cell disease. Credit Georgia Tech / Allison Carter Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.