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A person with measles on their arms

Professor discusses connection between measles, dentistry in published paper

man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Suzanne Mathis' paper, “The Re-Emergence of Measles,” was published by "Dimensions of Dental Hygiene" in the May/June edition.

A man stands at a podium with a microphone and delivers a speech in front of a large crowd gathered at an international synposium.

FAST nanotechnology unveiled at Rome Global Congress by AU scientist

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"FAST takes a completely different approach from traditional nanotechnology," says Stephen Hsu, PhD.

Scientist in lab with test tubes

IMMCG research suggests new path for cardiovascular diagnostics

Woman's head shotHeather Henley

New research from the Immunology Center of Georgia is changing how scientists view the autoimmune side of heart disease.

man wearing a scientific lab coat leaning a against counter in a lab

Nature has the answers; we must ask the right questions 

Avatar photoLindsey Morris

“There is this kind of excitement and curiosity that comes with constantly finding something that you never expected," says Balakrishna Lokeshwar, PhD.

A female scientist, wearing a lab coat and holding a folder of important papers, stands in her lab.

AU research team awarded $4.4 million American Heart Association grant

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“This grant is particularly impactful as we look to advance and improve the health of women, not just in Georgia, but for the entire country," says Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.

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Pamplin assistant professor named Governor’s Teaching Fellow

Morgan Hayes headshotMorgan Hayes

Trent Kays, PhD, was selected as a Governor's Teaching Fellow and plans to explore how AI can enhance learning and collaboration in the classroom.

People wearing lab coats and casual clothes chat and look at research poster presentations.

‘All of them are winners’: DCG symposium showcases student research

Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“It is a great opportunity to connect our groundbreaking discoveries from basic science into real-world clinical practice," says Babak Baban, PhD.

Two professionally dressed women and a man stand and smile at the camera. One of the women is holding a binder.

MCG faculty secure $3.2 million grant from Department of Defense

Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“I had a personal interest because my mother-in-law had a spinal cord injury, and she had really bad neuropathic pain,” says Laura Carbone, MD.

A scientist wearing a lab coat, safety glasses and gloves holds up a petri dish and examines it. He is sitting in a scientific lab.

DCG researchers discover mutated protein, breast cancer link

Avatar photoStacey Hudson

“This research opens new avenues for understanding cancer stem cell behavior,” says Andrew Yeudall, PhD.

A professionally dressed man and woman sit behind a desk with computer monitors. The man points to a monitor that shows a retina on it.

MCG researchers awarded $275K grant to study HIV and retinopathy correlation

Avatar photoHannah Litteer

"We'll basically define a chronic HIV infection as a risk factor for the development of the most severe ocular disease," says Manuela Bartoli, PhD.

A woman standing outside and smiling.

School of Public Health assistant professor addressing childhood obesity

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“Research shows that kids gain three to five times the amount of weight over the summer than they do in the remainder of the school year,” says Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD.

Researchers in a lab look at a sample in a Petri dish.

State leaders discuss future impact of a new research building at AU

Avatar photoStacey Eidson

A new 150,000-square-foot research building will provide modern laboratory spaces, advanced equipment and updated technology infrastructure at AU.

A scientist in a lab coat stands in front of a table in a research lab and smiles at the camera.

MCG researchers publish first explanation of HIV, hypertension correlation

Avatar photoHannah Litteer

“The issue is that the virus is still there and still able to release viral proteins,” says Eric Belin de Chantemèle, PhD.

Rayna Elsayed and colleagues

DCG researcher studying gum disease, Alzheimer’s awarded $2.8M grant

Avatar photoStacey Hudson

"Research shows a significant relationship between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease," says Ranya El Sayed, PhD.

A large group of people gather around a man and a woman as the man signs a piece of paper. They are in a large atrium of a state capitol building.

AU awarded $99.8 million from state to help fund new research building

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The new 150,000-square-foot research building will help continue propelling Augusta University toward its aspirational imperative of becoming an R1 research university.

A ribbon to signify Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Public Health professor emphasizes early screening for colon cancer

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Friday, March 7, is Dress in Blue Day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness, marking the beginning of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

People are standing outside the Georgia Cancer Center's M. Bert Storey Research Building cheering and celebrating particpants taking part in PaceDay 2023.

Paceline and MCG Foundation advancing innovative cancer research

Cayla Long

Since 2019, 26 community-funded innovative cancer research projects at the Georgia Cancer Center have been made possible through Paceline grants.

Two Cyber Buildings by the Savannah River.

Georgia General Assembly examines artificial intelligence

Avatar photoStacey Eidson

“Artificial intelligence is changing the trajectory of health care in this state and throughout the country,” says Augusta University President Russell T. Keen.

Motherboard with a big AI chip in the center.

Pamplin professor examines future of energy and AI in new paper

man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

Lance Hunter, PhD, says data centers currently use an estimated 1% to 2% of power worldwide, and those energy demands could grow 160% by 2030.

Woman in science lab

IMMCG postdoc explores cancer, heart disease connection with AHA fellowship

Woman's head shotHeather Henley

“By delving into these connections, we hope to identify new ways to mitigate cardiovascular risks in cancer survivors," says Sabrina Robichaud, PhD.

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