Augusta University
Stacey Eidson“Having a resource like this, especially locally, right here on campus, is a really important asset for our researchers,” says Meghan McGee-Lawrence, PhD.
Gov. Brian Kemp introduced a budget that includes $99.8 million in funding for a new translational research building at Augusta University.
Heather Henley“It allows us to explore uncharted territory in mucosal immunology and vascular biology," says Rafael Czepielewski, PhD.
Miguelangelo Hernandez"The question we raised was, ‘How is this going to impact the university and athletic department funding?'" says Wesley Meares, PhD.
Hannah Litteer"Every decision I make related to a research project or a startup company is driven by solving a problem in society," says Keith Hearon, PhD.
Jennifer LaskVascular biologists in MCG have spent years developing treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome from pneumococcal pneumonia.
Jenna Ingalls"By working with study volunteers to co-design study protocols, we can design studies that are more patient-centered and culturally sensitive," says Christy Ledford, PhD.
Staff“This suggests that targeting senescent cells with senolytics could be a game-changer for sepsis treatment,” says Raghavan Raju, PhD.
Lindsey Morris“By understanding this basic mechanism, we will be able to target this pathway and develop new therapeutic strategies against cancer,” says Santhakumar Manicassamy, PhD.
“This research helps us know what to look for, making it easier to identify similar mechanisms in human diseases," says Klaus Ley, MD.
Katy Hennig“This funding validates the importance of addressing mental health at both the student and educator levels,” says Jordon Beasley, PhD.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottThe grants are aimed at helping scientists better understand the mechanisms of two cardiovascular complications associated with HIV.
Milledge Austin“This year we finally found something that was both an interesting image and an interesting research subject," says Bruno Cisterna, PhD.
Guido Verbeck, PhD, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, is making strides to battle the fentanyl epidemic plaguing the nation.
“The Paceline fund offers us an opportunity to utilize highly sophisticated, novel technology to test our hypothesis and obtain insightful preliminary data,” says Zoya Kurago, PhD.
“I saw there is a group with really poor health outcomes, so I decided to look at what is going on socially to see if there’s any connection,” says Samantha Jones, PhD.
Mayah ChesterThe idea for “EyeDentity” was inspired by a touching moment with Song’s daughter who said, "I see me in your eyes!"
Rebecca Gaylor“It shows that our work is competitive nationally and demonstrates our commitment to training the next generation of scientists," says Eric Belin de Chantemèle, PhD.
Haley Crain“Learning to communicate and advocate for your research effectively is such an important tool as a researcher and can lead to valuable change,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.
The program supports investigators at each career stage who propose innovative research that, due to its inherent risk, may struggle in the traditional NIH peer-review process.