Welcome to the Microsurgery Laboratory The Microsurgery Laboratory was created in the 1980's as part of the Orthopaedic department with the main purpose of introducing residents and physicians to microsurgical techniques.  Currently, the microsurgery laboratory not only serves the Emory community but also other institutions in the state area such as the Medical College of Georgia and the Atlanta Medical Center.  The laboratory is open to residents, physicians, researchers and allied health professional with the need to acquire microsurgical skills. The laboratory is located at the Whitehead Biomedical Research Building.  This new facility opened in 2001, and is one of Emory’s new efforts for the advancement of science in various fields such as cell biology, neurology, physiology, etc.  The Whitehead building is located at 615 Michael Street, Atlanta Georgia 30322.