Mitchell Watsky
Professor
Mitchell Watsky
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
The Graduate School
Department of Graduate Studies
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
- MWATSKY@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9541
- CJ 2202
Education
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Ph.D., Physiology, General Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989
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BS, Bio, General Emory University, 1983
Awards & Honors
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ARVO Silver Fellow Association of Vision and Ophthalmology, 2010
Teaching Interests
Vision research, cell signaling, scientific methods.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Proteomic Analysis Provides Insights Into PPIP5K2 Function and Its Impact on Corneal Energy Metabolism., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Histone Deacetylase Inhibition Enhances AQP3 Levels in Human Corneal Epithelial Cells and Corneal Wound Healing in Normoglycemic and Diabetic Male Mice., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Suppression of Cornea Stromal Fibrosis by Vitamin D, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Corneal epithelial cells upregulate macropinocytosis to engulf metabolically active axonal mitochondria released by injured axons., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Tolerability and Efficacy of Topical Methotrexate in Ocular Surface Disease., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Cornea physiology and wound healing.
University Service
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Executive Search Committee for Vice President for Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives 2014 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Dean’s Council 2013 - Present
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Graduate Council 2013 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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GRU Leadership Team 2013 - Present
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President’s Cabinet 2013 - Present
Professional Service
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American Journal of Physiology 2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Cornea 2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Current Eye Research 2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Experimental Eye Research 2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Our Children/Our Future—Volunteer Memphis Public School Reading Tutor 2007 - 2013
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Karate Instructor—UT Campus Recreation 1993 - 2013