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Hannah Litteer“A good thing about this is, because this is an FDA-approved drug, it's ready to be tested in Alzheimer’s patients,” says Qin Wang, MD, PhD.
Heather Henley"These discoveries place Augusta University and the Immunology Center of Georgia at the forefront of modern immunology," says Klaus Ley, MD.
Morgan Hayes“If students see their professor making an impact, it may spark the belief that they too can step forward and create change," says Clarissa Gainey.
Valerie Emerick"If you feel something like a lump, you need to get it checked by your doctor, and if that doctor tells you ‘It’s nothing,’ go see another doctor," says Cecil Herrin.
“This award is exactly what we envisioned when we launched Ignite, with trainees and faculty working side by side on transformative science,” says Klaus Ley, MD.
Rebecca Gaylor“By easing financial burdens, this scholarship allows our graduate students to fully immerse themselves in rigorous scientific inquiry," says Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.
Milledge Austin“Every day, our work leads to life-changing, life-saving discoveries," says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
"With this designation, Augusta University’s Department of Music has joined other top music programs in the U.S.," says Angela Morgan, DM.
Haley Crain"This year's Teaching Excellence Award winners embody the very best of our educational mission," says Jeff Mastromonico.
Augusta University students, faculty, staff and alumni who make and create are encouraged to take part and share their craftsmanship with the Jaguar community.
Denise Parrish"At a time when AU faced immense challenges, the Syfan family, Syfan Logistics and their community stepped forward with unwavering generosity," says President Russell T. Keen.
Miguelangelo HernandezSeven AU alumna were finalists for their respective school districts for Teacher of the Year honors.
Jamison GuiceAfter undergoing renovations, the Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education held a grand opening that highlighted the updated facility and outdoor activities.
Nina SisoBlake McGee earned a combined award of over $676 K by two prestigious grants to study Medicaid impact. Through his NIH grant, he will be studying Medicaid's role in late...
“When research is communicated outside of academics and into the community, it feels very meaningful," says Maleah Winkler, PhD.
“At AU and Wellstar, our culture is about never being satisfied — always looking for ways to improve patient care, education and research,” says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Chris Curry“This opportunity will enhance my commitment to community-based education initiatives and participatory research," says Ashanda R. Esdaille, MD.
"If there's some sort of disorder in the body, you will see it in the fat metabolism,” says Guido Verbeck, PhD.
"When you invest in small businesses in rural areas, it is going to start having the so-called snowball effect on many others in the community," says Vahé Heboyan, PhD.
Katy Hennig“Back injuries that end up in the ER translate into approximately 25% of people getting an opioid prescription," says Amy Baxter, MD.