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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

CBD helps reduce lung damage from COVID by increasing levels of protective peptide

October 19, 2020Toni Baker

One way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in levels of a natural peptide called apelin.

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Expert InsightsNews Releases

What will CRISPR, gene editing mean for generations to come? Our expert explains

October 15, 2020Danielle Harris

Augusta University scientist shares insight on Nobel Prize-winning technology CRISPR.

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Campus News

Career Services sponsors two virtual panel events this month

October 15, 2020Rachel Visintainer Culling

This month, Career Services is cosponsoring two virtual events for the benefit of students interested in public service and law programs.

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Campus News

Retail Concepts sale open online from Oct. 19-23

October 15, 2020Michaela Martinez

Retail Concepts sale is back and is online this year!

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Campus News

Local artist Richard Worth volunteers his talents to Augusta University Health

October 15, 2020Michaela Martinez

Passionate artist Richard Worth, shares his art in efforts to bring healing to Augusta University patients and families.

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Campus NewsEmployees

AU Police Department joins the Pink Patch Project

October 15, 2020Raysean Ricks

The Augusta University Police Department has joined the #PinkPatchProject, a fundraiser to sell police patch stickers in pink.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Hamrick named MCG’s senior associate dean for research

October 15, 2020Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Dr. Mark Hamrick, bone and muscle biologist, federally funded investigator and honored educator and scientist, has been named senior associate dean for research at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

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Campus News

Augusta University plans in-person commencement for Dec. 11, 2020

October 14, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Augusta University is planning to host in-person commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, recognizing graduates from the spring, summer and fall semesters.

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Campus NewsStudent Success

AU Writing Center to host free writing workshop for public

October 14, 2020Raysean Ricks

Augusta University's Writing Center is hosting a writing workshop that is open to the public.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

Finding its way to the top: How a cell surface receptor reaches its destination

October 14, 2020Toni Baker

Dr. Guangyu Wu is dissecting the molecular homing that enables a nascent protein to ultimately find its way to the surface of a cell as a mature receptor type that helps us taste, smell and even regulate our mood and immunity.

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Campus News

Listen: Learn about Domestic Violence Awareness Month on ‘In the Wild’ podcast

October 13, 2020Raysean Ricks

This week on "In the Wild," we discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Jennifer Frantom, development director of Safe Homes of Augusta.

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Campus News

Paw Pals offer encouragement to health care workers

October 13, 2020Lisa Kaylor

Non-health care employees at Augusta University encourage health care workers through a new pen pal program. Both those who send messages and those who receive them are encouraged by the exchange.

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Campus News

Watch: Georgia Cancer Center doctor and patient discuss breast cancer treatment, prevention

October 13, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Dr. Alicia Vinyard, surgical oncologist at the Georgia Cancer Center, and her patient, Pat Clayton, discuss the importance of breast cancer prevention and treatment.

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Health

After being told she may never walk again, AU Health nurse defied the odds

October 12, 2020Henry Hanks

“You would never know that she had this horrific accident watching her move around the operating room. It was just a remarkable recovery.”

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Campus NewsStudent Success

Music education student needs your votes for Broadway competition

October 12, 2020Woman's head shotHeather Henley

While the Broadway stages will remain closed until at least next summer, one Augusta University student is keeping the music going as he attempts to make it to the top in an online singing competition.

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Campus News

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Terrace Dining

October 12, 2020Avatar photoStaff

Terrace Dining will help close out Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebratory menu on Oct. 14.

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Campus News

Adjusted hours begin Oct. 12 for JagStore and Allgood Hall Café

October 9, 2020Avatar photoDenise Parrish

Allgood Cafe will close on Fridays for rest of semester.

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Campus NewsNews Releases

Augusta University launches study to test nasal irrigation to treat COVID-19

October 9, 2020Danielle Harris

Augusta University launches new study that may help ease COVID-19 symptoms.

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Media Advisory

Augusta University kicks off flu shot campaign for employees, students

October 9, 2020Danielle Harris

The flu shot campaign at Augusta University kicks off Oct. 12.

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Campus News

Trick-or-treating in a pandemic? Expert shares advice to keep kids safe

October 9, 2020Danielle Harris

Get tips from an Augusta University Health expert on how to have a fun and safe this Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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