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Hannah LitteerFunded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the project aims to improve how individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, are included in research.
Stacey EidsonWellstar MCG Health recently became the first hospital in Georgia to offer in-house risk assessment testing for severe preeclampsia.
Tim RauschSatish Rao, MD, and his team developed a method called translumbosacral anorectal magnetic stimulation, or TAMS, to study specific nerves without needles.
Paige Tucker“There is such a thing as work-life balance. We can have this relationship where we can do what we need to do at work and what we need to do in life," says Wesley Meares, PhD.
Felicia BaskettAmateur radio continues to connect people without relying on the internet or cellular networks.
Milledge Austin"This gene is well known in one field, but now we’re seeing it’s also important in cardiovascular cells," says Kunzhe Dong, PhD.
Joshua DuffyCTAE and IT teachers are often the first to spark a student's interest in a potential career path. A single lesson can inspire a student to pursue a future in cybersecurity.
“This study highlights the major role of CD8+ T cells in atherosclerosis and their potential impact on cardiovascular diseases,” says Hossam Abdelsamed, PhD.
Jennifer Hilliard Scott“I appreciate our academic affairs team and their rapid and thoughtful response to make these additions to our curriculum,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
“He understands that investing in medical education, research, and physician training is ultimately an investment in the health of every Georgian,” says David Hess, MD.
Amy Estes, MD, has advised numerous medical students pursuing careers in ophthalmology, served on multiple PhD committees and contributed extensively to resident education.
Chris CurryThe 20/20: Alumni Visionary Grant is part of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research's 2026 record-breaking $7 million grant distribution.
StaffAugusta University placed No. 86 among 243 universities in the United States and was recognized as Top 5 in Georgia.
Nina Sligar"I wanted to offer preventative services to the higher risk young adult populations that don’t have primary care or are uninsured,” says Lynn Glenn, PhD.
“Early career funding is one of the most important investments we can make to advance the future of science,” says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
Stacey Hudson“This is not just a DCG event anymore; it reflects a broader regional effort, thriving through strong partnerships across institutions,” says Babak Baban, PhD.
"Scientists have found that there is a lot of molecular information in the tear fluid which we can correlate with health and disease,” says Ashok Sharma, PhD.
Bakija Parks“Advisers help students understand their options and university policies so they can make informed choices about their education,” says Kirsten Ceron.
“It felt great representing AU and showing that we have talented students who can compete with universities like the University of Alabama,” says George Dorton.
"We wanted to have a critical evaluation of how AI is reshaping dentistry by examining four key areas," says Theodore Ravenel, DMD.