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Milledge Austin“This year we finally found something that was both an interesting image and an interesting research subject," says Bruno Cisterna, PhD.
Stacey EidsonGuido Verbeck, PhD, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, is making strides to battle the fentanyl epidemic plaguing the nation.
Lindsey Morris“The Paceline fund offers us an opportunity to utilize highly sophisticated, novel technology to test our hypothesis and obtain insightful preliminary data,” says Zoya Kurago, PhD.
Nina Siso"Her sentinel work will undoubtedly strengthen and sustain the academy's mission for years to come," says Terri Marin, PhD.
Jamison Guice“Blake Leeper’s story illustrates that with determination and the right support systems in place, individuals can break through these barriers," says Rebecca Berger.
Jennifer Lask“I gain a lot from watching young learners move forward,” says Natalie Lane, MD.
Jenna Ingalls“I saw there is a group with really poor health outcomes, so I decided to look at what is going on socially to see if there’s any connection,” says Samantha Jones, PhD.
Heather Henley“The flu shot isn’t just about personal protection; it’s about community immunity,” says Klaus Ley, MD.
Mayah ChesterThe idea for “EyeDentity” was inspired by a touching moment with Song’s daughter who said, "I see me in your eyes!"
Karen Klock“My favorite part about being a part of SCCS is getting to interact with students outside of the classroom,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.
Rebecca Gaylor“It shows that our work is competitive nationally and demonstrates our commitment to training the next generation of scientists," says Eric Belin de Chantemèle, PhD.
Morgan Hayes“It was really cool to see the space I had just created artwork for,” says Gabby Harris.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“I think Augusta really taught me how to be a good faculty member, one who gives back and contributes to the holistic mission of the university and the community.”
JagPerks offers members of the AU community discounts at certain area businesses providing a wide range of shopping, services, entertainment, food and more.
“A club like this is essential to introducing girls at a young age to these topics because it will increase their confidence,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.
Kevin Faigle“The experience at Augusta University was transformative, and I didn’t even recognize it at the time,” says Gary Dennis.
“This scholarship will assist in covering my daily expenses and enable me to continue my volunteer work, both locally and internationally,” says Evan Boland.
Haley Crain“Learning to communicate and advocate for your research effectively is such an important tool as a researcher and can lead to valuable change,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottThe program supports investigators at each career stage who propose innovative research that, due to its inherent risk, may struggle in the traditional NIH peer-review process.
"Giving back to your profession is a lifetime commitment and responsibility,” said Cynthia Chernecky, PhD.