Jing Wang
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Education
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Ph.D., Agriculture, General
China Agricultural University, 2004
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MS, Food Science
Wuhan Polytechnic University, 2001
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BS, Food Science
Wuhan Polytechnic University, 1998
Awards & Honors
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Travel Award for the Harvard Biennial International Symposium on AMD
2023
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Knights Templar Eye Foundation competing renewal award
2021
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Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career Starter Award
2020
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“Communicator” distinction
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2017
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Young Investigator Travel Awards
National Eye Institute (NEI) for Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 12th Scientific Meeting, 2015
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 9010
Seminar in Cell Bio-Anm
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CURS 4990
Undergrad Research III
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ANAT 8090
Current Topics in Cellular Bio
Teaching Interests
Molecular Cell Biology, retinal biology and diseases
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Activation of Sigma 1 receptor preserves visual function after optic nerve injury. , 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Sigma 1 receptor activation preserves visual function in an experimental model of choroid neovascularization. , 2025
Abstract
- Activation of Sigma 1 receptor preserves visual function in a model of retinopathy of prematurity., 2025
Abstract
- Inducible Rbpms-CreERT2 Mouse Line for Studying Gene Function in Retinal Ganglion Cell Physiology and Disease, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Evaluation of the role of Sigma 1 receptor and Cullin3 in retinal photoreceptor cells, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Our lab focuses on retinal neurovascular biology and mechanisms of immune, neuron and vascular interaction that control retinal neurovascular function during health and disease. We seek to develop novel strategies to create a favorable retinal environment for cell survival, vascular repair and revascularization in diseases like retinopathy of prematurity and age-related macular degeneration.
Department Service
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Faculty Search Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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P30 Vision Core Module 1, Director
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Faculty Search Committee
2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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P30 Module 1 Manager
2022 - 2023
College Service
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Research Showcase for Biomedical Graduate Student Interview
2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
2023 - 2024
Role: Other
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Organizing committee for Annual Savannah River Eye Meeting
2024 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
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“Bench to Bedside and Beyond” career path course-Vision core demo medical students,
2022 - 2023
Role: Faculty Advisor
University Service
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Graduate School Applicants Interview in Biomedical Sciences program
2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Faculty Search Committee for Cellular Biology and Anatomy Department
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Student Academic Promotions and Professionalism Conduct 2025 Subcommittee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Vision Core Director of P30 Core grant
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for medical school admission
2023 - Present
Role: Other
Professional Service
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Augusta University Core Charter Review Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Graduate School Applicants Interview
2025 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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University Intramural Grants Program (IGP) project
2025 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Graduate Student Qualifying Exam Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Stevens Creek Elementary School(Proctor, Judge, Volunteer)
2019 - Present
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Augusta Chinese Christian Fellowship/Church
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Imagination Station
2022
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SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare
2021
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta
2019
