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Medical College of Georgia researcher awarded $2.8 million NCI grant

Avatar photoLindsey Morris

The grant awarded for Chadli’s research focuses on a specific protein, UNC45A, that can be used as a promising novel immunotherapeutic target in treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University: Great doctors, great medicine since 1828

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For nearly 200 years, the Medical College of Georgia has served as the state's flagship medical school.

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Medical College of Georgia partners in $3.3 million NIH grant studying antibiotic resistance

Woman's head shotHeather Henley

An Augusta University researcher is partnering with the University of California San Diego to unravel the complexities of Staphylococcus aureus vaccine failures.

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MCG researcher develops new translational technology to help stroke patients

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Ali Arbab, MD, has been awarded a grant by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), demonstrating the translational ability of his new technology.

Augusta University researcher named to 2023 Class of Fellows for the National Academy of Inventors

Man's head shotSidhartha Wakade

Verbeck’s inventions include portable mass spectrometry and chemical sensors which can be used outside the lab to detect harmful chemicals.

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One-of-a-kind Augusta University report identifies Georgia’s top public health concerns

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This year’s report has added information on adult dental health, mental health, skin cancer and overdose deaths. Information on HIV risk behaviors, breast cancer screenings and colon cancer screenings have also been included. The report is the only...

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Medical College of Georgia receives $2.2 million commitment to combat rural health care shortage

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The commitment to funding, which builds on an existing relationship with Augusta University, will facilitate the expansion of MCG’s 3+ Primary Care Pathway Program.

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MCG research team awarded $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Vinata B. Lokeshwar, PhD, and her team have been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute in an effort to improve outcome in patients with bladder cancer.

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Augusta University researchers secure HRSA grants to address opioid epidemic in northeast Georgia

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Two research teams from Augusta University have received three grants totaling almost $5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program.

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Medical College of Georgia researchers use pioneering technology to explore elusive role of neutrophils in bladder cancer

Woman's head shotHeather Henley

Researchers at the Immunology Center of Georgia are taking advantage of revolutionary technology to investigate the role of neutrophils in the spread of bladder cancer.

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MCG professor publishes new book on cancer survivorship

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Steven S. Coughlin, PhD, professor in the Department of Biostatistics, Data Science and Epidemiology at Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia, has published a new book, "Current Topics in Breast Cancer Survivorship."

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Grant funding applications now open for Converge Symposium Collaborative

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Augusta University, and Zach Kelehear, EdD, vice provost for instruction and innovation, are excited to announce this year’s call for collaborative research...

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Dental College of Georgia awarded prestigious NIH grant

Avatar photoStacey Hudson

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University has been awarded a prestigious UO1 grant totalling close to $800,000 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Augusta University College of Nursing faculty receives awards and grants for essential oil research

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Dawn Langley-Brady, PhD, assistant professor for the Department of Nursing Science, has received a $25,000 grant for her research on essential oils for chronic pain.

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Augusta University named NIH Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences

man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD, dean of The Graduate School at Augusta University, has secured a five-year, $7.5 million grant to have Augusta University designated as a Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences (SCORE) by the NIH’s...

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Registration for Converge 2023 open to health professionals and students

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Augusta University is once again part of the third annual Converge International Rural Health Symposium. The virtual symposium is hosted by the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and is in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and...

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Augusta University researcher awarded Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for disease detection research

Man's head shotSidhartha Wakade

Guido Verbeck, PhD, the new chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics, has been awarded a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for his research on improving disease detection.

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Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia enlists national experts to foster growth through Scientific Advisory Board

Woman's head shotHeather Henley

Klaus Ley, MD, and Catherine “Lynn” Hedrick, PhD, Georgia Research Alliance eminent scholars and co-directors of Immunology Center of Georgia, formed the Scientific Advisory Board with an eye toward the future.

Fourth-floor research labs officially open in the College of Science and Mathematics

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Augusta University leadership, faculty, staff and students gather for the ribbon-cutting of the College of Science and Mathematics Building's fourth floor, a space open to all colleges and dedicated to interdisciplinary research.

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Synthetic peptide could reduce vascular problems associated with COVID-ARDS

Woman smilingJennifer Hilliard Scott

The TIP peptide has already shown promise in protecting kidneys from nephritis and preventing severe pneumonia.

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