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An unexpected path leads Georgia Cancer Center researcher to a rewarding career

February 17, 2026

“I came to appreciate and eventually love the remarkable science behind biology and medicine,” says Bangxing Hong, PhD.

In this photo, you see multiple iPhones with screens that show different images. One screen shows a possible skin cancer lesion. Another screen shows data about that skin cancer lesion. The third screen shows where on the body that lesion is located.

High-tech skin cancer training meets rural health care

Rhea-Beth Markowitz, PhD

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AU earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

Milledge Austin

Stories of Impact

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Georgia Cancer Center offers local students glimpse into biomedical science

Chris Curry

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‘Moving forward with purpose’: Augusta University 2025 Year-in-Review

Staff

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School of Public Health grad using statistics to impact health outcomes

Milledge Austin

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Commitment to improving lives drives nursing grad to Quadruple Jag status

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AU champions: Changing the game and saving lives

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Augusta University leaders honored by ‘Georgia Trend’

Milledge Austin

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AU scientists advance understanding of Nobel-winning immunology research

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Advocate, survivor of men’s breast cancer works to help others

Valerie Emerick

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In Pictures: PaceDay 2025 celebrates cancer research

Chris Curry

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IMMCG’s first Ignite grant aims to fuel more effective cancer immunotherapy

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MCG, GCC professor named 2025 Health Equity Fellow

Chris Curry

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Cancer Center researcher targets colon cancer with a treatment fusion

Latest News

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Join Team Jaguar to be part of PaceDay 2025, support Georgia Cancer Center

Chris Curry

Georgia Cancer Center projects address rise of skin cancer in Georgia

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AU researchers share insight with local community through forum

Milledge Austin

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10 reasons to participate in PaceDay 2025

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2025 IGIVE Augusta University employee giving campaign kicks off Sept. 9

Valerie Emerick

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Could salmonella be used to treat cancer? Georgia Cancer Center researcher sees promise

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Hyundai invests $400,000 in pediatric cancer research at Augusta University

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Paceline funding critical for IMMCG student’s cancer research