Krishnan Dhandapani
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurosurgery
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
I am a translational neuroscientist studying neuro-immune mechanisms in the context of traumatic brain injury and hemorrhagic stroke.
- (706) 721-8846
- (706) 721-7619
- CB 2506
Education
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Ph.D., Endocrinology
Medical College of Georgia, 2003
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MS, Neurobiology and Behavior
University of Connecticut, 1998
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BS, Animal Physiology
University of Connecticut, 1996
Awards & Honors
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SHINE Award
Augusta University, 2023
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Distinguished Research Award
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2020
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The Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2015
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Jag20 Emerging Alumni Award
Augusta University, 2014
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Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Neurological diseases and acute brain injuries
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Time of day dependent reduction in stroke infarct volume by the Reverb agonist SR9009 in mice, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Boosting Acetylcholine Signaling by Cannabidiol in a Murine Model of Alzheimer's Disease, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Biological and Procedural Predictors of Outcome in the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN) Trial, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Altering biomolecular condensates as a potential mechanism that mediates cannabidiol effect on glioblastoma, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Time dimension influences severity of stroke and heightened immune response in mice, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
-Traumatic Brain Injury
-Hemorrhagic stroke
-Ischemic stroke
-Neuroimmunology
Department Service
College Service
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MCG Admissions Committee
2022 - 2026
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Cancer Center Small Animal Imaging Shared Resource Advisory Board
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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DNRM Chair Search Committee
2017 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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Clinical and Translational Science Advisory Committee
2013 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Interview Task Force
2018 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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MCG Admissions Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Tenure and Promotion Committee, Dept of Psychiatry, Medical College of Georgia
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Cancer Center Small Animal Shared Resource Advisory Board
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Judging Panel
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Research Integrity Investigation Committee
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Department of Defense - United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- 2023
Role: Reviewer
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Department of Defense
- 2022
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Defense
- 2022
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Department of Defense
- 2022
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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NIH/NINDS
- 2022
Role: Committee Chair
Public Service
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River Ridge Elementary School
2013 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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A.R. Johnson High School
2010 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Evans Middle School
2008 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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River Ridge Elementary School
2006 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
