Augusta University
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.
Joshua Duffy"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.
Milledge Austin"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
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.
Hannah Litteer"It's a testament that, when you plant the seed, someday harvesting will come," says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, 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.
"It can help us better understand how gum disease connects with obesity and metabolic disorders,” says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
"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.
“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.
“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.
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.
"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.