
The Center for Healthy Aging is working to help the body repair itself as it grows
synergy between the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and the community.
CHA has two primary parts: Musculoskeletal and Neuroscience. Each of these cross-cutting
components include:
- Basic science research (cell/molecular biology, stem cell research and regenerative
medicine)
- Translational research (animal models, including rodents and large animals)
- Clinical research studies, including functional assessments and biomarkers
The Center for Healthy Aging is the only center of its kind in the Southeast that
integrates research and clinical expertise in musculoskeletal, neurological, and orofacial
repair to address critical unmet needs in the treatment and management of traumatic
injury and degenerative disease.
Ultimately, the development of this Center will also require expansion of the clinical
program in Geriatric Medicine with recruitment of a Section Chief in Geriatrics and
one or two faculty slots. This will assist in development of the translational component
of CHA and also establishment of a comprehensive Center where geriatric patients can
come for their clinical care and also provide a pool for recruitment into clinical
trials.

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