Augusta University

2026 · research · ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH)

Gamma Globin Activation via Disruption of a Cis-Regulatory Element During Erythropoiesis in Sickle Cell Disease

Betty Pace · Augusta University · funded by American Society of Hematology

2026 · training · ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience

Conquer Cancer ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience 2026: Ryan Brownlee

Ryan Brownlee · Augusta University · funded by Conquer Cancer Foundation

2026–2028 · award

Mechanisms of portal vein remodeling in liver disease

Tamasi Roy · Augusta University · funded by American Heart Association

70.7k

2026–2028 · award

The role of neutrophil macropinocytosis in the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Stephen Asare Addo · Augusta University · funded by American Heart Association

70.7k

2025–2030 · grant · Continuing Grant

CAREER: Proteolytic cleavage in contact-dependent signaling

Paul Langridge · Augusta University · funded by National Science Foundation

$576.4k

2025 · research · Transatlantic Networks of Excellence

ARTERIOGENESIS IN TRANSLATION (ARTIST)

Christiana Ruhrberg · Augusta University · funded by Fondation Leducq

2025 · research · GRA Eminent Scholars

GRA Eminent Scholar: Jeffery Talbert, Ph.D. (Artificial Intelligence and Health, Augusta University)

Jeffery Talbert · Augusta University · funded by Georgia Research Alliance

2025 · training · ASH HONORS Award: Medical Student

ASH HONORS Award 2025: Archana Venkatesan

Archana Venkatesan · Augusta University · funded by American Society of Hematology

2025–2029 · research · R01

Molecular mechanisms: Dysregulation of monoamine transporters by HIV-1Tat and cocaine

Jay P. Mclaughlin · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$728.6k

2025–2028 · research · R15

The endocytic requirements for mechanosensitive Notch activation in vivo

Paul Langridge · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$555k

2025–2027 · fellowship · F31

Elucidating the synergistic role of tau and α-synuclein in neurodegeneration and cognitive decline through mitochondrial dysfunction

Julie Vincent · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$43.3k

2025–2028 · research · R01

Osteocyte energy metabolism in aging

Yukiko Kitase · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$506.2k

2025–2030 · research · R01

Senescent periodontal ligament cells as a potential therapeutic target for age-associated periodontitis

Mizuho Kittaka · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$385.1k

2025–2028 · research · R00

Sphingosine kinase 1 plays a key role in defective elastin-induced arterial hypermuscularization

Junichi Saito · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$249k

2025–2028 · research · R01

G protein trafficking in cardiomyocytes and neurons

Roshanak Irannejad · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$396k

2025–2027 · fellowship · F31

Investigating the in vivo regulation of Dynein activity

Phylicia Angela Allen · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$41.4k

2025–2030 · career development · K08

Appraising the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) in persons with rheumatoid arthritis

Rachel Elizabeth Elam · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$177.1k

2025–2027 · research · R03

Osteocytes-bacteria interaction via NOD1 as a mechanism of bone loss in periodontitis

Mizuho Kittaka · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$322.3k

2025–2029 · research · R01

Posttranslational control of VSMC identity and vascular health

Huabo Su · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$766.7k

2025–2029 · research · R01

Tubular Hypertrophy and AKI Susceptibility in Diabetes

Jian-Kang Chen · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$596.3k

2025–2027 · research · R21

Chronic HIV infection and ischemic retinopathies

Manuela Bartoli · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$231k

2025–2029 · research · R01

The role of oral microbially induced exosomes in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Ranya Elsayed · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$550.6k

2025–2028 · research · R01

Function and Transcriptional Regulation of Leiomodin1

Joseph M Miano · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$768.2k

2025–2027 · research · R03

The Role of Expanded Medicaid in Maternal Health in the Late Postpartum Period

Blake Mcgee · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$176.3k

2025–2029 · research · R01

Skeletal Muscle Health Protects Vascular Function in Obesity

David J Fulton · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$766.9k

2025–2030 · research · R01

Metabolic-Purinergic fitness in periodontal health and disease

Ana Carolina Morandini · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$381.2k

2024–2025 · research · R56

Short-chain fatty acid signaling in retinopathy of prematurity

Ravirajsinh Jadeja · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$385kRetinopathy of Prematurity Studies

2024–2029 · research · R01

Role of Brain Aromatase in Alzheimer's Dementia: Sex differences and the Preventive Therapy using Pulsed Photobiomodulation

Krishnan M. Dhandapani · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$770kLaser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine

2024–2025 · research · R56

Sex Differences in Gut Metabolite-Immune Interplay in Hypertension and Renal End-Organ Damage

Justine M Abais-Battad · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$639.2kSodium Intake and Health

2024–2025 · grant · S10

SKYSCAN 1276

Meghan E. Mcgee-Lawrence · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$394.8k

2024–2029 · research · R01

Role of hippocampal HCN Channels in social avoidance

Chung Sub Kim · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$394k

2024–2027 · grant · Standard Grant

CRII: CSR: Enhancing Eventual Data Consistency in Multidimensional Scientific Computing through Lightweight In-Memory Distributed Ledger System.

Abdullah Al-Mamun · Augusta University · funded by National Science Foundation

$165k

2024–2029 · career development · K08

Perivascular adipose tissue in the pathogenesis of lupus vasculopathy

Hong Shi · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$177.1kCardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

2024–2026 · research · R21

The cGMP-signaling axis in intestinal aging.

Darren D. Browning · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$231k

2024–2029 · cooperative agreement · U01

Endogenous steroid hormones as mediators of interorgan communication with the musculoskeletal system

Meghan E. Mcgee-Lawrence · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$467k

2024–2028 · research · R01

Novel mechanisms of HIV-associated pulmonary vascular disease

Eric J Belin De Chantemele · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$760.8kHIV-related health complications and treatments

2024–2028 · research · R01

Sex-specific Influences on tear microRNAs in dry eye disease

Ashok Sharma · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$530kOcular Surface and Contact Lens

2024–2029 · research · R01

DARC, Inflammaging and Alzheimer's Disease

Xin-Yun Lu · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$757.1kAlzheimer's disease research and treatments

2024–2027 · grant · Standard Grant

CRII: SHF: Theoretical Foundations of Verifying Function Values and Reducing Annotation Overhead in Automatic Deductive Verification

Yuyan Bao · Augusta University · funded by National Science Foundation

$175k

2024–2028 · research · R01

Epigenetic regulation of the metabolic shift in mammalian perinatal hearts

Kai Jiao · Augusta University · funded by National Institutes of Health

$592.4k