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The Medical College of Georgia Department of Physiology’s focus is the framework of the body's cells, organs and systems, how they work and how abnormal function leads to disease.

The department is dedicated to outstanding research and excellence in education.

Our federally-funded scientists study some of the nation's top killers like cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and train independent, creative, productive scholars and PhD graduates, who publish in top tier journals and who are competitive for positions wherever they choose to go.

The department offers programs leading to the PhD degree. A combined MD/PhD or DMD/PhD degree program is available for students who obtain prior or concurrent admission to the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia.

In all programs, extensive experience in the philosophy and performance of basic and biomedical research is stressed. By virtue of their interdisciplinary training, the department's graduates compete successfully for positions in medical schools, universities, government and industry.

 

Physiology News

Eric Belin de Chantemele, right, along with Dr. Jessica Faulkner, left, and Candee Barris pose to be photographed in their lab.

Females of all ages, ethnicities have more salt-sensitive hypertension than males

Faculty at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University were recognized with Exemplary Teaching Awards for their contributions to students and residents at the state’s public medical school.

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Common, usually harmless group of bacteria associated with higher death rates in kidney patients

The findings indicate that early diagnosis and treatment of an infection may improve survival rates.

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Psoriasis does not appear to increase heart attack risk in people with significant kidney disease

Studies have suggested that psoriasis is an independent risk factor for heart attack in the general population, but investigators found that in people who also have end-stage renal disease, which shares many risk factors with heart disease, it is not.

Man in white coat stands in front of classroom of students

Brands named MCG vice dean for academic affairs

The new vice dean joined MCG more than two decades ago.

 

Calendar

Mar 30

Department of Physiology Research Seminar Series presented by Dr. Eric B. Taylor
Dr. Eric B. Taylor, Associate Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Director, Metabolomics Core Facility, F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center, will be our seminar speaker on March 30, 2023.

Additional Seminars

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Department of Physiology

Health Sciences Campus

Interdisciplinary Research Center

706-721-7741

1120 15th Street, CA 3126, Augusta, GA 30912

706-721-7299