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A group of four scientists gather around a lab bench to work on an experiment. Two of the scientists are working with tools, while the other two are watching.
DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

IMMCG researcher receives $3.8 million NIH grant to study atherosclerosis

October 29, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“It's our hope that we will identify a novel therapeutic target that can be used for treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis," says Kunzhe Dong, PhD.

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IMMCG researcher awarded prestigious NIH Director’s Award

October 6, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"We have preliminary data suggesting that one olfactory receptor may help drive beneficial immune responses against melanoma," says Marco Orecchioni, PhD.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

IMMCG researcher highlights neutrophils’ ‘chameleon’ behavior in new review

September 30, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

“I see this review as establishing a roadmap for the next phase of neutrophil research," says Yanfang "Peipei" Zhu, PhD.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

IMMCG researchers uncover new immune mechanism in atherosclerosis

September 21, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

"Our study moves the field forward by identifying which sequences in a host protein cause CD8+ T cell mediated aberrant autoreactivity in CVD," says Payel Roy, PhD.

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DiscoveryHealth & MedicineNews Releases

New study classifies atherosclerosis as an autoimmune disease

September 10, 2026man with glasses standing in front of blue backgroundMilledge Austin

The new study shows key similarities between atherosclerosis and established autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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Ignite the Light: The spark starts with Augusta University

August 14, 2026Avatar photoPaige Tucker

"Someone is waiting for the light that only you carry. No one else could deliver it but you. Don’t dim it. Don’t wait for permission to let it shine," says Russell T. Keen.

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