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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

  • (706) 721-9541
  • CJ 2202

Education

  • Ph.D., Physiology, General Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989

  • BS, Bio, General Emory University, 1983

Awards & Honors

  • ARVO Silver Fellow Association of Vision and Ophthalmology, 2010

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Transient plasma membrane disruption induced calcium waves in mouse and human corneal epithelial cells., 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Effects of 1,25-Vitamin D3 and 24,25-Vitamin D3 on Corneal Nerve Regeneration in Diabetic Mice., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • A Method for Eliminating Fibroblast Contamination in Mouse and Human Primary Corneal Epithelial Cell Cultures., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Dioleoylphosphatidylglycerol Inhibits Heat Shock Protein B4 (HSPB4)-Induced Inflammatory Pathways In Vitro., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

University Service

  • Executive Search Committee for Vice President for Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives 2014 - Present

    Role: Chairperson

  • Dean’s Council 2013 - Present

  • Graduate Council 2013 - Present

    Role: Chairperson

  • GRU Leadership Team 2013 - Present

  • President’s Cabinet 2013 - Present

Professional Service

  • American Journal of Physiology 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Cornea 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Current Eye Research 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Experimental Eye Research 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

Public Service

  • Our Children/Our Future—Volunteer Memphis Public School Reading Tutor 2007 - 2013

  • Karate Instructor—UT Campus Recreation 1993 - 2013