Augusta University
Stacey Eidson“This would be a major benefit to Augusta University, the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Lindsey Morris“All of this will make me a well-rounded physician in the care of oncology patients," says Ummul Asfeen, DO.
Paige Tucker"By bridging academic programs with industry needs, these initiatives create pathways for student success, workforce development and economic impact,” says Lynsey Steinberg.
Milledge Austin“One of the things we have been able to do is allocate seed funding to help develop projects, including this project from SPH,” says Amado Alejandro Báez, MD, PhD.
Karen Klock“I considered Augusta to be a place where I can make an impact at the university and the community,” says Richard Topolski, PhD.
Felicia Baskett“Our goal is to support local schools and families in creating a culture where reading is prioritized and celebrated,” says Judi Wilson, EdD.
Nina Sligar"We want to provide the safest drivers in the CSRA, and we want to make sure that they’re healthy," says Al Harris.
“The Healthy Georgia Report is an important tool for benchmarking the health of Georgians and highlighting opportunities for improvement," says Teresa Waters, PhD.
Heather Henley“Glycan sequencing uses advanced tools like next-generation sequencing and AI to quickly and accurately map out these sugar structures,” says Wan Tien Chiang, PhD.
Hannah Litteer"It's one of the first publications as a lab we've produced, and it was kind of new because it took what we were doing in the fruit fly and combined that with computational work with Dr. Malmi-Kakkada,” says Paul Langridge, PhD.
Over the last two decades, the rate of death of new moms from pregnancy rose more steeply in Georgia than almost all other states in this country. Augusta University is trying to change that fact.
Chris Curry"World Cancer Day is a powerful reminder of the global impact of this disease and the ever-growing need for collective action," says Jorge E. Cortes, MD.
Mayah Chester“This prestigious designation places our BS in Cyber Operations program among an elite group of fewer than 25 institutions nationwide," says Gursimran Walia, PhD.
"I believe every single person has important things to say and can make a positive impact on their communities through effective communication," says Candis Bond, PhD.
The College of Nursing began in Athens in 1943 as a department at the University of Georgia.
“It is important for people to remember to take proper precautions, especially during the colder months when we are in closer proximity to each other,” says KM Islam, PhD, MD.
Jamison GuiceLocated on the Health Sciences Campus, the clinic offers a variety of free services to support the physical and mental well-being of all AU students.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“When you see a smile on a student’s face when they understand something, that is really priceless," says Bashir Chaudhary, MD.
“Having a resource like this, especially locally, right here on campus, is a really important asset for our researchers,” says Meghan McGee-Lawrence, PhD.
“Receiving the 2024 Augusta University Excellence in Service-Learning Faculty Award is a humbling experience to me personally,” says Pam Cromer, DNP.