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Miguelangelo HernandezTrypanosoma cruzi, also known as Chagas disease, is found predominantly in Latin America with 240,000 to 350,000 infected individuals in the United States.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottMatthew W. Johnson comes to MCG after more than two decades at Johns Hopkins University, where he was a pioneering member of the institution's psychedelic research program.
Hannah Litteer“It's a very timely topic because two or three years ago, it was not very commonly considered or recognized that there is this huge problem with wasted research," says E. Andrew Balas, PhD.
Jaylon BrooksFour students from multiple health sciences colleges have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Augusta University Faculty Club (AUFC).
Nina SligarThe College of Nursing stands out amongst other anesthesia programs due to its two available Anatomage Tables; a state-of-the-art anatomy table and program.
Denise ParrishGrateful patient gives back to educate and assist others with movement disorders.
"I think this paper provides some talking points that may facilitate moving forward with needed policy dialogues and actions,” says Biplab Datta, PhD.
“This is a very good example of interdisciplinary work at hand," says Natalia Cantet, PhD.
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.
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.
“This study highlights the major role of CD8+ T cells in atherosclerosis and their potential impact on cardiovascular diseases,” says Hossam Abdelsamed, PhD.
“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.
“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.