Augusta University
Jamison GuiceAugusta University welcomes the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class to date.
Milledge Austin"Placing SAFE Stations strategically around our campuses is a proactive effort to keep all of our students, staff and faculty safe," says John Ryan.
Christian OsborneAugusta University’s official podcast, "In the Wild" returns this fall with the seventh season premiering on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Stacey Hudson“Consolidating the dental hygiene department under DCG has the potential to achieve more efficient use of academic, physical and financial resources,” says Nancy Young, DMD.
Chris CurryDuring their research, Bangxing Hong, PhD, and his research team learned how cancer cells can manipulate our body’s own systems.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.