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Student Ambassadors

Our Biomedical Sciences PhD students are the next generation of leading minds in the field. Coming from diverse backgrounds and experiences, they share a common goal—to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and make a lasting impact on the world. Each has a unique story to tell. Meet our student ambassadors:

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Karina Aguilar

  • Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
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Dominique Monroe

  • Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
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Mahrima Parvin

  • Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
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Theresa Akoto

  • Cell Biology and Anatomy
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Phylicia Allen

  • Cell Biology and Anatomy
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Mohamed Hussein

  • Molecular Medicine
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Stepan Budkin

  • Genomic Medicine
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Natalie Mseis-Jackson

  • Neuroscience
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Julie Vincent

  • Neuroscience
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Bidhan Bhandari

  • Oral Biology & Maxillofacial Pathology
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Noah Watson

  • Pharmacology
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Desmond Moronge

  • Physiology
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Katie Ann Fopiano

  • Physiology
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Candee Barris

  • Vascular Biology
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Jaser Doja

  • Vascular Biology

The Graduate School

The Graduate School at Augusta University facilitates ground-breaking research and ensures outstanding education. We create an environment that embraces and empowers the next generation of scholars and investigators, supports faculty and staff, and fosters meaningful relationships and collaborations among students across our programs and colleges.

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