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Stacey Hudson“This research opens new avenues for understanding cancer stem cell behavior,” says Andrew Yeudall, PhD.
Milledge Austin“Some students have presented a number of times and are pretty well seasoned, and then there are students who are here for the first time,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.
StaffAU was represented by Kim Capehart, DDS, Pamela Cromer, DNP, Joann Denemark, Daniel Hannah, PhD, and AU alumnus Abiodun Akinwuntan, PhD.
Jamison Guice“This platform allows constant access to scheduling, and it is also bringing us up to industry standards," says Shelli Larkin, DNP.
Hannah Litteer"We'll basically define a chronic HIV infection as a risk factor for the development of the most severe ocular disease," says Manuela Bartoli, PhD.
Morgan Hayes"Our department values partnering with the community to add to the creative culture of Augusta," says Candis Bond, PhD.
Felicia Baskett“It’s exciting to see more students and faculty engaging in research and contributing to important discussions in the field," says Steven Page, EdD.
“Research shows that kids gain three to five times the amount of weight over the summer than they do in the remainder of the school year,” says Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD.
The second annual Culture Fest brought students together to celebrate the AU community through food, music, performances and student organizations.
Haley Crain“This was a unique opportunity for the students because they are taking their research and explaining it to legislators,” says Deborah Jehu, PhD.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“All my life, I feel like I’ve been in a little bubble, and there’s so much more to see and learn. This was a perfect opportunity for me," says Lauren Evens.
Nina Siso"We want them to feel appreciated, loved and respected. This is one of the activities we can do throughout the year to accomplish that," says Mike Patton.
Paige Tucker"The competition supports building a community of thinkers who elevate one another,” says Lynsey Steinberg.
"Dr. Collier’s project is not just about books – it’s about building confidence, breaking barriers and showing students that STEM is for everyone," says Judi Wilson, EdD.
“Tri-Alpha benefits everyone as a whole, especially by honoring the first people to do such a great achievement,” says Keisha Pettis-Gilmore.
“I believe a preoperative children’s picture book will have a huge positive impact on the experience and the care of the children who read it,” says Lauren Welsh, MD.
Stacey EidsonA new 150,000-square-foot research building will provide modern laboratory spaces, advanced equipment and updated technology infrastructure at AU.
Bae has more than two decades of experience in biostatistics, data science and epidemiology, with an extensive background in both research and academic leadership.
"It’s always special to be with our students to find out what the next steps in their journeys to becoming a physician will be,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
“Our main goal is to provide students, staff and community members with unique and exciting experiences that challenge them,” says Bear Welmaker.