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The first person in his family to go into medicine, Alvaro Cortez is also a trailblazer in being trained at a regional MCG campus. jagwire.augusta.edu/md-mph-graduat… Cortez, earning an MD and MPH, is preparing for a career in primary care rooted in northwest Georgia.

Adil Rasheed, PhD, an assistant professor and researcher with the Immunology Center of Georgia in the Medical College of Georgia, has been recognized with the Biomedicines Young Investigator Award. jagwire.augusta.edu/immcg-research…

In today's Dean's Diary: Remembering Jack Gersten, MCG Class of 2028; Dr. Eric Belin de Chantemele invited to be part of NIH symposium; and Dr. Daria Ilatovskaya named recipient of 2026 John H. Laragh Research Award. deansdiary.augusta.edu/archives/2956

Young adults with colorectal cancer face delays and unequal access to care. jagwire.augusta.edu/young-adults-w…

Yun Lei, PhD, of @MCG_AUG received a nearly $2.8M NIH grant to study Alzheimer’s disease and recently published new research on cognitive aging. Read more: jagwire.augusta.edu/mcg-researcher…

In today's Dean's Diary: Denise Kornegay, our associate dean for statewide AHEC, retires after 30 years of service; Erin Mundy steps in as Statewide AHEC Program Director; and Dr. Brittany Ange named Assistant Dean for Dual Degrees and Student Research. loom.ly/UuJY_Lg

A new research collaboration aims to transform the treatment of children with brain tumors by identifying hidden genetic drivers that current diagnostic technologies often miss. loom.ly/UP4a-Y8

To improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s, a team of neuroscientists at the Medical College of Georgia recently received approval to start human clinical trials on a proposed treatment using deep brain stimulation. loom.ly/2jyZ1cc

High school and college students are invited to attend the Igniting the Dream of Medicine Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21. This is an annual in-person conference that hopes to inspire our next generation of healthcare leaders. loom.ly/Nc2c0qc

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this #MLKDay. Today we celebrate a vision of a more just world, and renew our commitment to serving humanity with excellence and integrity. The path to a healthier future begins with the courage to care for all.

In today's Dean's Diary: Philanthropist Tom Golisano gives $50 million to Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia; and Dr. Ravindra Kolhe partnering with team at Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital to find better treatments for pediatric brain tumors. loom.ly/n-f_zoQ

The Immunology Center of Georgia will host the Inaugural Margaret-Gertraud Immunology Lectureship on Thursday, Feb. 19. loom.ly/gqVJ6NE

Stephen Shiver, MD, who has been serving as interim chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been named chair of the department. loom.ly/6SrVf5Q

HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge. loom.ly/Cv_vstQ

A team of researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at MCG was awarded a $2.5 million National Institutes of Health-sponsored grant seeking to address a two-sided condition that impacts millions of people across the globe. loom.ly/qeFTysg

In today's Dean's Diary: MCG/AU rank among top 10 nationally in American Heart Association funding; halftime ad during state rivalry game featured some familiar MCG faces; and additional $1.3 million in AHA fellowships means more jobs for Georgia. loom.ly/maeVOKk

Ana-Sophia Chung, a fourth-year student at MCG has made school history as the first MCG student to be named a Pisacano Scholar, one of only 10 students nationwide selected for this competitive program supporting future family medicine physicians. loom.ly/zGqXEKk

In today's Dean's Diary: Dr. Stephen Shiver named chair of our Department of Emergency Medicine; Ketul J. Patel joins Wellstar as new CEO; and Temporal Bone Lab named for MCG Alumnus, Dr. James T. Lowe Jr. loom.ly/e1-oQLA

As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season becomes apparent, be aware of the signs and symptoms of an impending heart attack. loom.ly/0lzltdY