Jennifer Cannon
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Bio
Dr. Cannon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Physiology from the Medical College of Georgia with a focus in Reproductive Endocrinology. She did postdoctoral training at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
- JCANNON3@augusta.edu
- (706) 667-4079
- GE 2055
Education
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Ph.D., Physiology, General
Medical College of Georgia, 2006
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Erskine College, 1999
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Faculty Member
College of Science and Mathematics, 2020
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The College of Science and Mathematics Excellence in Teaching Award
College of Science and Mathematics, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 4650
Endocrinology
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BIOL 1107L
Prin. of Biology I Lab: Honors: Prin. of Biology I Lab
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BIOL 2990
Undergrad Research
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BIOL 1107
Principles of Biology I
Teaching Interests
Dr. Cannon teaches Principles of Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, and Reproductive Physiology.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Sexual dimorphism in the downregulation of extracellular matrix genes contributes to aortic stiffness in female mice, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Benefits of a Physical Therapy Program Among Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Undergone a Mastectomy, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid (in the Presence of Fetal Bovine Serum) Induces Proliferation in ERα Positive and ERα Negative Breast Cancer Cell Lines, 2020
Abstract
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid Reduces Viability and Decreases Expression of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha (PPARα) and Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERα) mRNA in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells , 2016
Abstract
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid-Induced Progesterone Synthesis Inhibition is Associated with Decreased Expression of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein (StAR) mRNA but Not p450 Side-Chain Cleavage mRNA in hCG-Stimulated mLTC-1 Cells, 2015
Abstract
Research Interests
Dr. Cannon's doctoral and postdoctoral research involved characterizing the proliferation and differentiation of ovarian granulosa cells. Her current research focuses on the effects of environmental contaminants, such as Perfluorooctanoic acid, on reproductive physiology.
Professional Service
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Association of Southeastern Biologists
- 2014
Role: Other
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Georgia Academy of Science
- 2014
Role: Other
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AAMC Pre-health collection in collaboration with Khan Academy
2013 - 2014
Role: Reviewer
