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Chris Curry"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.
Milledge Austin"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.
Nina Siso“We want to fill in their gaps of knowledge in the hopes of leading a healthier future," says Ben Puhalovich.
Hannah Litteer"It can help us better understand how gum disease connects with obesity and metabolic disorders,” says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
Lindsey Morris"Funding is crucial for this type of research to be continued and for new and better treatments to be created," says Ali Arbab, MD, PhD.
Felicia BaskettGraeme Connolly, PhD, has served Augusta University for 25 years in various roles in the Department of Kinesiology.
Paige Tucker"It's an engagement opportunity every single year our students are able to have that also serves one of the greatest needs in our region," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Miguelangelo HernandezCamp Discovery, now in its third year, was organized by Augusta University’s Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Allied Health Sciences.
Heather Henley“A patient’s immune system is unique. With clearer markers, we can better understand how to tailor therapies to each person’s condition," says Mohammad Oliaeimotlagh, MD.
Stacey EidsonOver the past 12 years, Government Relations at Augusta University has recruited more than 20 outstanding students to participate in internships at the U.S. Capitol.
Morgan Hayes"Maddie’s story is a reminder that often the most powerful thing we can do is simply talk to each other and be kind," says C. Neil Davenport.
“Paceline funding has given us the ability to continue this work. I am very grateful for their support and hopeful for the future of this treatment,” says Kebin Liu, PhD.
"Having all of this in one place has really helped our patients take control of their care," says Raven Wells.
U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, State Sen. Ben Watson and State Rep. Mark Newton were honored as 2025 Legislative Champions by AU’s Medical College of Georgia.
Rebecca Gaylor"The strong presence of AU faculty and trainees at the APS Summit is a powerful testament to our leadership in physiological research," says Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.
Jamison Guice“I feel our facilities are key enablers for initiatives that drive integration, persistence and success,” says Jeffrey Keenan.
“I have taken care of patients who had a complete blockage in a major leg artery and had no idea they had any problem," says Brian H. Annex, MD.
Sidhartha Wakade"This is a student-centered and student-led program with an incredible outreach arm to the campus and the sciences at AU and the CSRA," says Guido Verbeck, PhD.