Augusta University
Sidhartha Wakade“Instead of controlling normal processes, they can do something beneficial by triggering an immune response or maybe taking away a growing tumor," says Paul Langridge, PhD.
Heather HenleyTwo graduate students from the Immunology Center of Georgia will use NIH awards to explore the immunological drivers behind cardiometabolic disease.
Joshua Duffy"Programs like these also reinforce our commitment to being a leader in advancing cyber education and innovation," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“Being prepared is critically important, so this training is essential not only for keeping Augusta safe but keeping this region safe," says Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson.
Hannah Litteer"It gives them initial exposure to a broader field career path in public health and in clinical medicine," says Capt. Kevin Caspary.
Milledge Austin"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
Nina Siso“My career has taken me into a newer clinical area, and it’s been rewarding to broaden my expertise with exciting challenges," says Natalie Horseman.
Lindsey Morris“The treatment requires patients to carry mutations in their DNA repair genes, but more than 70% of patients do not carry these genes,” says Chunhong Yan, PhD.
"It's a testament that, when you plant the seed, someday harvesting will come," says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
Chris Curry"I want to help find answers to the big questions about DNA as a paleoanthropologist," says Eliana Benevides, a participant in the program.
Katy Hennig“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be here at such an important time for AU," says Maggy G. Tomova, PhD.
"This grant represents a spectrum of sectors, including medical, behavioral health, mental health, public health, nursing and social work,” says Alicia Becton, PhD.
Denise Parrish“If retinopathy of prematurity is treated early, vision can be improved or saved, and we can protect the future of these infants,” says Yusra Zaidi, PhD.
“We want to fill in their gaps of knowledge in the hopes of leading a healthier future," says Ben Puhalovich.
"It can help us better understand how gum disease connects with obesity and metabolic disorders,” says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
"Funding is crucial for this type of research to be continued and for new and better treatments to be created," says Ali Arbab, MD, PhD.
Felicia BaskettGraeme Connolly, PhD, has served Augusta University for 25 years in various roles in the Department of Kinesiology.
Paige Tucker"It's an engagement opportunity every single year our students are able to have that also serves one of the greatest needs in our region," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Camp Discovery, now in its third year, was organized by Augusta University’s Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Allied Health Sciences.
“A patient’s immune system is unique. With clearer markers, we can better understand how to tailor therapies to each person’s condition," says Mohammad Oliaeimotlagh, MD.