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Lindsey MorrisNahid Mivechi, PhD, Xiongjie Jin, PhD, and Dimitrios Moskofidis, PhD, MD, have been awarded a five-year grant from The National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottAn NIH training grant is expanding aging research opportunities for Medical College of Georgia students.
Milledge Austin“It's our hope that we will identify a novel therapeutic target that can be used for treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis," says Kunzhe Dong, PhD.
StaffPhillip Popovich, PhD, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, will join Augusta University as executive vice president for research and innovation early 2027.
Hannah Litteer"Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health," provides a glance at how the Peach State is faring on 31 different health topics.
"SPH recognizes substance use as a public health issue; it's not an issue that just one organization can solve on its own," says Katherine Covington.
New research shows how a protein linked to preeclampsia may drive the disease by increasing leptin production, revealing a potential new target for treatment.
Paige Tucker"At its heart, economic prosperity is about people," says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.
Valerie EmerickBrew-N-Que brings together Jaguar Nation and the surrounding community to celebrate and support Augusta University's students.
"We have preliminary data suggesting that one olfactory receptor may help drive beneficial immune responses against melanoma," says Marco Orecchioni, PhD.
Augusta University and Savannah River Brewing Co. have partnered on a university-branded craft beer now available at select local stores and restaurants.
“I see this review as establishing a roadmap for the next phase of neutrophil research," says Yanfang "Peipei" Zhu, PhD.
MCG researchers find a new molecular pathway that helps blood vessels grow, repair damaged tissue. The discovery could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular, vascular diseases.
"Our study moves the field forward by identifying which sequences in a host protein cause CD8+ T cell mediated aberrant autoreactivity in CVD," says Payel Roy, PhD.
Following approval by the USG Board of Regents, Augusta University's School of Public Health is preparing to launch its first undergraduate degree program.
“It is essential that we identify practical solutions that promote rigor while improving efficiency and sustainability," says Klaus Ley, MD.
A gene linked to heart disease risk may actually serve as one of the body's strongest natural defenses against coronary artery disease, according to new research from MCG.
Stephanie HillTwenty-five young women will spend the academic year developing leadership skills through the Women's Leadership Academy.
The new study shows key similarities between atherosclerosis and established autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The Financial Counseling and Planning concentration at James M. Hull College of Business recently became a CFP Board registered program.