Ben Ogola
Assistant Professor
Ben Ogola
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Ogola received his Bachelor of Science at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, in 2012. He later earned his Ph. D in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2017 while working with Dr. Thekkumkara’s at Texas Tech School of Pharmacy investigating estradiol metabolism and regulation of angiotensin type 1 receptor. After graduation, he accepted a postdoctoral fellow position at Tulane University in the lab of Dr. Sarah Lindsey investigating the role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor in vascular function. His career trajectory is indicated by the American Heart Association postdoctoral fellowship and the pathway to independency NHLBI K99/R00 grant. He has published in American Physiology Society and Hypertension Journals. His major focus of research involves investigating the role of sex hormones and sex chromosomes in vascular function.
- bogola@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-0822
- (706) 721-9405
- CB 3330A
- Personal Website
Education
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Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences Texas Tech University Health S, 2017
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BS, Biochemistry Texas Tech University, 2012
Awards & Honors
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Cardiovascular Section New Investigator Award American Physiological Society, 2024
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Co-Chair, APS Summit 2023 Symposium APS, 2023
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Co-chair, APS Summit Symposium APS, 2023
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Chair, APS Summit 2023 Symposium APS, 2023
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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VBIO 9210
Investigation of a Prob
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VBIO 9010
Seminar in Vascular Bio
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
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BIOM 8120
Cardiovas Physio & Pharma
Teaching Interests
Biochemistry and Vascular Pharmacology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
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Journal Article, Professional Journal - Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice, 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal - Sex hormones, sex chromosomes, and microbiota: Identification of Akkermansia muciniphila as an estrogen-responsive microbiota, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Smooth muscle contribution to vaginal viscoelastic response., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - The intersection between senescence-mediated vascular dysfunction and cognitive impairment in female mice., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Role of sex hormones and sex chromosomes in vascular function, with specific interest in XIst and X-escapee genes
Department Service
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2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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American Heart Association 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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American Physiological Society-CV Trainee Section 2022 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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AHA-Trainee Advocacy Committee 2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member