Mahmood Mozaffari
Associate Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
The Graduate School
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Restorative Sciences
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology
Bio
I have received dual training in basic medical sciences and general dentistry/hospital dentistry. I joined Dental College of Georgia in July 1994 where I am now a tenured professor.
Education
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DMD, Dentistry
University of Alabama at Birmi, 1991
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Ph.D., Pharmacology
University of South Alabama, 1988
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BS, Medical Scientist.
University of South Alabama, 1984
Certifications
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State of Alabama Dental License
Alabama Dental Board of Examiners, 1991
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1994
Awards & Honors
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Editorial Board Member; Journal of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics
2018
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European Association for Predicitive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine
2017
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Joint Commission on National Dental Education
2016
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Phi Kappa Phi
2013
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Certificate of Appreciation
The EPMA World Congress, 2011
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMBS 5302
Bioclinical Seminar II
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BMBS 5504
Bioclinical Seminar IV
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BMFN 5102
Biomedical Foundations II
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BMDM 5702
Frontiers in Dent/Med Sci II
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BMHD 5101
Host Def, Path & Mgt Infect
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BMOM 5101
Intro to the Oral Microenviro
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OBMP 9100
Journal Club in Oral Biology
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BMRS 5301
Respiratory System
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BMNN 5202
Applied Neuropharmacology
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
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BMDM 5601
Frontiers in Den/Med Sci I
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BMHS 5401
Hematopoietic System
Teaching Interests
My primary teaching interest relates to Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Other teaching interests include Physiology, biochemistry, interdisciplinary basic sciences and general dentistry.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Glucocorticoid-Induced Leucine Zipper Promotes Neutrophil and T-Cell Polarization with Protective Effects in Acute Kidney Injury., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Impact of cannabidiol treatment on regulatory T-17 cells and neutrophil polarization in acute kidney injury., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Increased Innate Lymphoid Cells in Periodontal Tissue of the Murine Model of Periodontitis: The Role of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase and Relevance for the Human Condition., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The role of GILZ in modulation of adaptive immunity in a murine model of myocardial infarction., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Role of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in an inflammatory model of murine gingiva., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My current research interest relates to determination of the status of glucocorticoid-inducible proteins in non-malignant and malignant human oral lesions. More recent/past research interests have included a) unraveling of novel immune and inflammatory mechanisms in cardiac and renal injury models, b) elucidation of novel immune and inflammatory mechanisms in salivary gland pathology of Sjogren's Syndrome, c) determination of the impact of hypertension and/or diabetes on the kidney and outcome of interventional modalities, d) determination of the impact of hypertension and/or glucose intolerance on the ischemic-reperfused heart and e) elucidation of the role of taurine in the kidney and cardiovascular system in health and disease.
Department Service
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Associate Chair; Department of Oral Biology & Diagnostic Sciences
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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Preparation of relevant sections of CODA Self-Study Document
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Depatment committee to revsie predoctoral dental curricula
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Committee for Joint Appointments in Oral Biology
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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To develop online competency
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DCG Administrative Council
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Senate
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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Steering Committee of the Faculty Senate
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Promotion and Tenure Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Governance and Communication Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Faculty Senate
2015 - 2017
Role: Other
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Digital Measures Core Team
2015 - 2015
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Inter-Professional Education
2012 - 2014
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Cancer Center Director Search Committee
2010 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Jounal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
2018 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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American Dental Association
2018 - Present
Role: Prepare/Grade Certification Exams
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American Dental Association; CODA
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Advances in Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine
2015 - Present
Role: Editor
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American Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases
2015 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
