Meghan McGee-Lawrence
Interim Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Other Duties
Department Chair, Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Education
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Ph.D., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological Univ, 2009
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BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological Univ, 2005
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Mentor Award
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2022
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MCG Exemplary Teaching Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2022
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Distinguished Teaching Award
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2021
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High Five My Faculty Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, Augusta University, 2021
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Excellence in Teaching Student Choice Award
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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ANAT 9210
Invest of a Problem
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BIOM 8022
Molecular Cell Biology
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ANAT 9300
Research
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BIOM 8011
Respon Conduct of Research
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
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ANAT 8050
Graduate Histology
Teaching Interests
Cell / molecular biology, anatomy, physiology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Upregulation of the EGFR/MEK1/MAPK1/2 signaling axis as a mechanism of resistance to antiestrogen‑induced BimEL dependent apoptosis in ER(+) breast cancer cells., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)-mediated signaling as a critical regulator of skeletal cell biology., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Immune Reconstitution Bone Loss Exacerbates Bone Degeneration Due to Natural Aging in a Mouse Model., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- MicroRNA cargo of extracellular vesicles released by skeletal muscle fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells is significantly altered with disuse atrophy and IL-1β deficiency., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Glucocorticoid Receptor in Osterix-Expressing Cells Regulates Bone Mass, Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue, and Systemic Metabolism in Female Mice During Aging., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Bone biology, aging, epigenetics, skeletal biomechanics, bone adaptation, mechanotransduction, metabolism, stem cells
Department Service
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Department of Biological Sciences faculty search committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Cellular Biology and Anatomy Graduate Council
2015 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Cellular Biology and Anatomy Faculty Search Committee
2017 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Medical College of Georgia Research Planning Committee (RPC)
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Graduate Faculty Council (MCG Representative)
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Biological Sciences Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Junior Faculty Representative (2016 LCME certification site visit)
2014 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Student Training and Research (STAR) selection / organizing committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Orthopaedic Surgery Research Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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The Graduate School at Augusta University Assistant Dean search committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Chair
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Course Evaluation / Faculty-Student Impact Team (OIE committee)
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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ASBMR Advocacy & Science Policy Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Orthopaedic Research Society Advocacy Council Chair (Board of Directors)
2022 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Scientific Advisory Board, International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop
2022 - Present
Role: Member
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NIH Skeletal Biology Development and Disease (SBDD) review panel (standing member)
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Bone Reports
2021 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
Public Service
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Wesley UMC Adult Handbell Choir
2014 - Present
Role: Member
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ORS Open Door 2023
2022 - 2023
Role: Chair
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Wesley Tutors, Lamar-Milledge Elementary School
2016 - 2019
Role: Member
