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Students present at 21st Annual American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference

Emily Lacey

Congratulations to Kate Crockett and Ashley Jackson for presenting at the 21st Annual American Association for Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference!

Antibiotics may impact cancer treatment efficacy

Toni Baker

In the battle against cancer, antibiotics may have a negative impact.

New directions found in understanding, fighting glaucoma

Toni Baker

New research at the Medical College of Georgia is helping in the fight against glaucoma.

Portable ultrasound; post-prison follow up could improve care of patients with kidney disease

Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

A portable ultrasound can help nephrologists better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a study by physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Scientists learning more about how poor sleep habits can translate to stiff blood vessels

Toni Baker

What do bad sleep habits and stiff blood vessels have in common? Nothing good, MCG scientists say.

New cervical cancer screening test could get women results faster

Chris Curry

A test that used to take weeks to get the results from may now take only minutes, and women across the CSRA have access to the screening at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University.

McIndoe, Hsu, McKinney honored with Georgia Bio Awards

Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Three from Augusta University receive awards from Georgia Bio.

New technology enables identification of biomarkers for a wide range of diseases

Toni Baker

Scientists have developed a way to identify biomarkers for a wide range of diseases by assessing the antibodies we are making to the complex sugars coating our cells.

Isales named chief of MCG Endocrinology Division

Toni Baker

Dr. Carlos M. Isales, has been named chief of the department’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

Newest issue of R&D takes you behind the scenes of campus research

Eric Johnson

One look at R&D, Augusta University’s research and discovery magazine, and you understand just how central research is to Augusta University’s mission.

Small molecule plays a big role in reducing cancer’s spread

Toni Baker

One small molecule that helps regulate gene expression plays a big role in keeping us safe from the machinations of cancer.

Is a pear- or apple-shape physique best for our brains?

Toni Baker

A $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help determine whether a pear- or apple-shape physique is best for our brains.

Scientists block the siren call of two aggressive cancers

Toni Baker

Scientists at MCG say a logical and effective new treatment target for certain cancers is to block production of the chemical that initiates the call that allows tumor growth .

Nearly 200 MCG faculty recognized for teaching efforts

Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

Nearly 200 faculty of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have been recognized with Exemplary Teaching Awards for their contributions to students and residents at the state’s medical school. Among those honored were 32 volunteer...

Dr. Mary-Kate Lizotte has article published in the Journal of Political Marketing

Emily Lacey

Titled, “Negative Effects of Calling Attention to Female Political Candidates’ Attractiveness,” Lizotte works to investigate how attractiveness effects voter evaluations.

Genetic discovery may help better identify children at risk for type 1 diabetes

Toni Baker

The TEDDY study’s international research team has identified the new gene regions in young people who have already developed type 1 diabetes or who have started making antibodies against their insulin-producing cells, often a precursor state to the...

Eye Ball event will benefit Vision Discovery Institute

Avatar photoDenise Parrish

The third annual Eye Ball, a fundraiser for the James and Jean Culver Vision Discovery Institute at Augusta University, will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia.

Augusta University names Scott Thorp Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research

Danielle Harris

Augusta University has named Scott Thorp, the university’s chair of the Department of Art and Design, associate vice president for Interdisciplinary Research. His role became effective January 8, 2018. In this part-time position, Thorp will act as...

Gene/cell connection provides new insight into how our gut microbiome stays healthy

Toni Baker

A Medical College of Georgia research team has emerging evidence that a little-known gene may have a big role in keeping our Paneth cells – and us – healthy and active.

$1.6 million grant funds training to improve access to mental health services

Sara Carney

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Anxiety disorders are estimated to affect approximately 30 percent of people in the United States. Despite this prevalence, access to care can be a challenge. Many to seek help from their primary care provider rather than a mental...

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