Research – Jagwire

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Discovery Health & Medicine News Releases

IMMCG researcher receives $3.8 million NIH grant to study atherosclerosis

Milledge Austin

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School of Public Health releases 2026 Healthy Georgia Report

In this photo, you see people riding bicycles during PaceDay 2026

Record crowd brings hope, rallying together to fuel local cancer research

Chris Curry

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AU undergraduate research team selected for national advocacy program

Haley Crain

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Discovery Health & Medicine News Releases Research & Scholarship

Researchers uncover new driver of preeclampsia

October 12, 2026

New research shows how a protein linked to preeclampsia may drive the disease by increasing leptin production, revealing a potential new target for treatment.

Participants listen and engage during the Connected for Life Open-House event. [Aaron Smith/Augusta University]

Connected for Life launches to empower lifelong learning across the CSRA

Aaron Smith

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Study: How GLP-1 meds used to treat sleep apnea may affect oral health

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IMMCG researcher awarded prestigious NIH Director’s Award

Milledge Austin

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Cybersecurity student experiences new career possibilities in California

Felicia Baskett

Augusta University Cyber Operations Center

Navigating the 2026 cyber threat landscape

Karen Fulton

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

Milledge Austin

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels awards $400,000 grant for children’s cancer research

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Civic literacy front and center at Constitution Day

Wil Petty