Augusta University
Stacey EidsonOver the last two decades, the rate of death of new moms from pregnancy rose more steeply in Georgia than almost all other states in this country. Augusta University is trying to change that fact.
“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.
Hannah Litteer“The main purpose of this organization is to go into the community and train people like kids or young adults about how to manage crisis situations,” says Vikas Kumar, MD.
Heather Henley“It allows us to explore uncharted territory in mucosal immunology and vascular biology," says Rafael Czepielewski, PhD.
Jennifer LaskVascular biologists in MCG have spent years developing treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome from pneumococcal pneumonia.