Patricia Schoenlein

Professor

Patricia Schoenlein

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Radiology and Imaging

Administration
Department of The Graduate School

  • PSCHOENL@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-6281
  • CB 1814

Education

  • Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, General University of South Carolina -, 1989

  • MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General University of South Carolina -, 1981

  • BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General University of South Carolina -, 1978

Awards & Honors

  • Recognized as best all-around instructor 2009

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6320

    Brain, Behavior, & Movement
  • MEDI 6120

    Foundations of Medicine
  • MEDI 6330

    Healthcare Across the Lifespan
  • BIOM 8022

    Molecular Cell Biology
  • MEDI 6130

    Musculoskeletal/Skin
  • ANAT 8050

    Graduate Histology
  • MEDI 6220

    Cardiopulmonary/Heme
  • MEDI 6240

    GI/GU/Endocrine
  • MEDI 5005

    Integrative Science

Teaching Interests

Histology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Molecular Cell Biology. Genetics

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Autophagy and senescence facilitate the development of antiestrogen resistance in ER positive breast cancer., 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Upregulation of the EGFR/MEK/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
  • Porphyromonas gingivalis evasion of autophagy and intracellular killing by human myeloid dendritic cells involves DC-SIGN-TLR2 crosstalk., 2015
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Autophagy; Critical Role in Porphyromonas gingival killing within Dendritic Cells., 2014
    Other
  • Rapamycin up-regulation of autophagy reduces infarct size and improves outcomes in both permanent MCAL, and embolic MCAO, murine models of stroke, 2014
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Breast Cancer Research aimed at identifying novel treatment therapies for endocrine resistant and triple negative breast cancer.

College Service

  • Graduate Student Dissertation Committee 2010 - 2015

  • Graduate Student Dissertation Committee 2009 - 2015

  • - 2014

    Role: Other
  • Graduate Student Dissertation Committee 2010 - 2014

  • Graduate Student Dissertation Committee 2009 - 2014

University Service

  • Institutional Post Tenure Review Committee 2014 - Present

  • Radiation Subcommittee (non-human use) 2006 - Present

    Role: Chairperson
  • Institutional Radiation Subcommittee 2000 - Present

  • Explorers in Health Sciences Summer Programs (Curriculum Development Team) 2014 - 2015

    Role: Committee Member
  • University Faculty Senate 2012 - 2013

Professional Service

  • Journal of Endocrinology 2012 - Present

    Role: Other
  • The Journal of Biological Chemistry 2012 - Present

    Role: Reviewer
  • Autophagy - 2015

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
  • Biology of Reproduction - 2015

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
  • Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - 2015

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article

Public Service

  • Seminar to “Breast Cancer Support Group” 2015

    Role: Guest Speaker