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Augusta, GA
Joined March 2009
Augusta University researchers are making progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Dr. Qin Wang’s team found that an arthritis drug may help prevent plaque buildup in the brain and improve cognitive function, a key step toward potential new treatments. https://t.co/ZYXZUfLJyQ
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“A good thing about this is, because this is an FDA-approved drug, it's ready to be tested in Alzheimer’s patients,” says Qin Wang, MD, PhD.
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Join us at our Career Fair!! Tuesday, November 4, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm Goodwill Job Connection 3179 Washington Road Augusta, GA 30907 https://t.co/IUUQ8pzLdc
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Augusta University researchers are advancing the field of regulatory T cells, uncovering how they shift in cancer and chronic disease. Their work builds on the Nobel Prize–winning discovery of Tregs and their role in immune tolerance. https://t.co/B9Zy1Niovn
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"These discoveries place Augusta University and the Immunology Center of Georgia at the forefront of modern immunology," says Klaus Ley, MD.
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The @ImmunologyAU has received its first Ignite grant to advance CAR-T therapy research. The project aims to strengthen T cell function and improve outcomes for cancer patients. https://t.co/5wWyYc534U
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“This award is exactly what we envisioned when we launched Ignite, with trainees and faculty working side by side on transformative science,” says Klaus Ley, MD.
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Fellowships at Augusta University prepare physicians to serve communities across Georgia, from rural medicine to sports medicine, strengthening care where it’s needed most. https://t.co/geFVGMcKAe
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“Residents and fellows are key to attracting and retaining more doctors in Georgia," says David C. Hess, MD.
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Last week, Dr. Yuen Keng Ng spent time with Greenbrier High School Students for Scientists for a Day! Students had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a researcher and discover new passions and interests in the field of research.
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Blake McGee, PhD, of @AUG_nursing earned a $176K @NIH grant to study Medicaid’s role in postpartum maternal health and a $500K Betty Irene Moore Fellowship supporting his research and leadership growth. https://t.co/kK7RZdGVRX
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Blake McGee earned a combined award of over $676 K by two prestigious grants to study Medicaid impact. Through his NIH grant, he will be studying Medicaid's role in late postpartum maternal health....
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Join us at our Career Fair!! Tuesday, October 7, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm Goodwill Job Connection 3120 Peach Orchard Rd Augusta, GA 30906
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At #AugustaUniversity, researchers are studying lipid metabolism to better understand how fats impact health and to develop new ways to prevent and treat chronic disease. https://t.co/FNzzRhozTX
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"If there's some sort of disorder in the body, you will see it in the fat metabolism,” says Guido Verbeck, PhD.
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An unforgettable day with one shared purpose: to cure cancer faster. PaceDay showed what’s possible when a community unites. Every pedal, step and dollar raised for @georgiacancercenter brings us closer to lifesaving breakthroughs. Thank you, @pacelineride community!
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At @MCG_AUG, Amy Baxter, MD, is developing DuoTherm, a wearable device that uses vibration and heat therapy to relieve pain without opioids. https://t.co/xViMPUDUxk
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“Back injuries that end up in the ER translate into approximately 25% of people getting an opioid prescription," says Amy Baxter, MD.
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To address the growing shortage of pulmonary physicians, @MCG_AUG is training the next generation of specialists. Nearly 40 fellows from across the Southeast gathered at MCG for hands-on pulmonary training using advanced tools and robotics. https://t.co/yrGvYuImK2
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“I think this also creates a reputation for MCG in the Southeast region, and all those programs are continuing to send their fellows here,” says Shaheen Islam, MD.
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Shilpa Sharma, PhD, of @GACancerCenter is developing a new treatment to help the body fight cancer more effectively. Supported by @pacelineride, her research combines inhibitor therapy and immunotherapy to strengthen the immune response against cancer. https://t.co/xwexrkuzTC
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“This is a newer treatment approach, but the initial results have been promising,” says Shilpa Sharma, PhD.
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Join us at our Career Fair!! Tuesday, October 7, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm Goodwill Job Connection 3120 Peach Orchard Rd Augusta, GA 30906
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It has been one year since Hurricane Helene, a time that tested our community and revealed the strength, resilience and compassion of everyone at AU. We are reminded of the unity, perseverance and compassion that carried our campus and city through it. 🔗 https://t.co/l3RoDLFl45
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Augusta University volleyball opens home campaign with doubleheader; Rodrigo Burgos Avila has the preview, with photo by Lydia Williams: https://t.co/3TGtcA4Jje
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Join Team Jaguar for PaceDay 2025 Oct. 5 and support the mission of @GACancerCenter to advance cancer care. With @pacelineride support, research is turning donations into discoveries that bring hope to patients in Georgia and beyond. https://t.co/ok5kfq2LSN
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In addition to the bike ride and 5K run/walk, there will also be stationary bikes with an instructor offering several spin class sessions during the day.
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AI is changing health care. The @MCG_AUG launched the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Health, led by Jeffery Talbert, PhD, to drive innovation, strengthen research and improve patient outcomes. https://t.co/CgVhfFD5kH
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“I never thought I would make a big move like this, but it's just the right time, right place," says Jeffery Talbert, PhD.
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The SPEAR Center team works behind the scenes to give AU health sciences students the best simulation experience possible. During #HealthcareSimulationWeek, we celebrated their dedication to preparing future health care professionals. https://t.co/zhjXXzlmxd
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“It really does feel like a dramatic shift, both for our team and how we've been empowered to work more collaboratively together," says A.J. Kleinheksel, PhD.
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