MCG scientists establish protein database to advance vision research
Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have established a database to allow researchers to better examine the underlying causes of some of the most common conditions that cause vision loss.
Cancer center researcher receives $2.8 million grant
Chadli Ahmed, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, has been studying the biology of cancer for more than two decades and is hopeful for the development of novel drugs to treat triple-negative breast cancer.
Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism
At 25, Mercy Kehinde-Ige is the youngest recipient of this year’s Paceline grants. The graduate student is researching ways to boost T-cell metabolism to help them fight tumors longer.
More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs
Dr. Jennifer Allen became certified as a menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society — one of only four in Augusta and the surrounding area.
Medical College of Georgia trailblazer to receive Hall of Fame award
In 1970, Dr. Joseph Hobbs was one of just seven African American students accepted to the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated in 1974. He spent 45 years at MCG and Augusta University before retiring in 2020. He will be honored Sept. 8.
AU researchers use grant for sickle cell studies
Two researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are co-principal investigators on a new three-year, $2.3 million grant studying a drug for a new use in combating sickle cell anemia.
Researcher receives grant for efforts in stopping blindness in premature infants
A Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University researcher received a grant for his work in stopping blindness in premature infants.
MCG researchers find ways to stop vision loss in preemies
Medical College of Georgia scientists have found a new target and drug to stop a spiraling cycle that leads to vision loss in premature newborns.
Medical students’ music video wins award
A video created to encourage and applaud frontline workers during COVID has won an award.
Medical College senior serves as guest editor for ethics journal
A Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University senior served as a guest editor for an ethics journal.
Medical college researchers seek keys to combat lung cancer spread
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying ways to combat the spread of lung cancers.
MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards
The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how stress leads to depression and are hopeful their findings may lead to better treatment options.
Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how optical genome mapping can be used to help patients with blood cancers.
