Medical Science
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May 11, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Pharmacy graduates 121 students
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy graduated 121 doctor of pharmacy students in ceremonies held May 5 in Athens. Of those students, 70 graduated with honors, including one first honor graduate. Other honors were five summa cum laude, 32 magna cum laude and 33 cum laude.
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May 10, 2012 | Research News
Malaria discoveries could pave way for new therapies
Half the world's population is at risk for contracting malaria. The deadly disease, spread by hungry mosquitoes that bite humans for their blood meals, affects more than 200 million people each year, and many people-mostly children-die.
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May 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine presents Phi Zeta honors
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized outstanding faculty and students with honors for excellence in teaching, research and service at its annual Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society Induction Ceremony.
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May 9, 2012 | Research News
NSF grant will help scientists uncover hidden soybean genes
Soybeans are the world's largest single source of vegetable protein and edible oil, already used to make livestock feed, soymilk, tofu, adhesives, alternative fuels, disinfectants, plastics and particleboard. Using a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Georgia researcher Wayne Parrott hopes to uncover more uses for the popular legume.
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May 3, 2012 | Research News
Study suggests new approach to explain cancer growth: low oxygen levels
Low oxygen levels in cells may be a primary cause of uncontrollable tumor growth in some cancers, according to a new University of Georgia study. The authors' findings run counter to widely accepted beliefs that genetic mutations are responsible for cancer growth.
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May 1, 2012 | Research News
UGA researcher receives $2.82 million grant to track tuberculosis transmissions in Africa
Christopher Whalen, the Ernest Corn Professor of Epidemiology in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics in the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has received a five-year, $2.82 million grant to understand how tuberculosis is transmitted in urban environments in Africa.
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April 11, 2012 | General News
UGA listed among healthiest colleges in US
The University of Georgia ranked fifth in a recent survey of the healthiest colleges in the U.S. The university was one of 25 selected by Greatist, an online health and fitness information source, as a school that creates "the best environment for leading a fit, healthy and happy life," the site reads.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names poultry veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
An internationally recognized expert in poultry medicine, who recently retired as head of the University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, was recognized as a "Distinguished Alumnus" by the Alumni Association of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names Ellijay-area veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
A mixed-animal practitioner known for his expertise in camelids was recognized recently as a "Distinguished Alumnus" by the Alumni Association of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
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April 9, 2012 | Honors & Awards
UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names Tennessee veterinarian ‘Young Achiever’
A mixed-animal practitioner in rural east Tennessee was recognized recently as a "Young Achiever" by the Alumni Association of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
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April 9, 2012 | Research News
Black flies may have a purpose after all
Black flies drink blood and spread disease such as river blindness-creating misery with their presence. A University of Georgia study, however, proves that the pesky insects can be useful.
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April 6, 2012 | Events on Campus
UGA Voices lecture series concludes with wildlife’s role in health pandemics
An international ecology expert with a passion for wildlife and life in the bush will deliver this year's final Global Diseases: Voices from the Vanguard lecture on April 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the University of Georgia Chapel.
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April 3, 2012 | Research News
Exercise can help when chronic illness gets you down, UGA study finds
Suffering from a chronic illness can drain a person's quality of life, but add in depression, and the results are debilitating. A new study from University of Georgia researchers shows that exercise training can reduce depression symptoms in patients with a chronic illness.
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March 30, 2012 | General News
UGA disability research inspires wellness course
For the past nine years, researchers and students in UGA's Exercise Vascular Biology Laboratory have studied how exercise of paralyzed muscles-made possible by electrical stimulation-reduces risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, similar to the benefits of exercise in the muscles of able-bodied individuals.
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March 29, 2012 | Research News
UGA scientists reveal genetic mutation depicted in van Gogh’s sunflower paintings
In addition to being among his most vibrant and celebrated works, Vincent van Gogh's series of sunflower paintings also depict a mutation whose genetic basis has, until now, been a bit of a mystery.