Vascular Biology Center
Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes...
With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions.
The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments.
Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.
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Discover your passion for vascular research at MCG - Augusta University, where cutting-edge science meets a collaborative and supportive community.
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1460 Laney Walker Blvd.
706-721-9800
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A Look Inside
Vascular Biology Center celebrates 25 years
Augusta University’s Vascular Biology Center (VBC) continues to make big strides in its mission to combat the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.
Researchers at Vascular Biology Center encourage more women to explore science careers
More and more women are starting to pursue careers in science and its evident at Vascular Biology Center.
Internal Medicine/ Research Clinician Pathway
Dr. Samah Ahmahdieh talks about our Internal Medicine/Research Clinician Pathway here at AU/MCG Internal Medicine.
VBC News
BSA Student Spotlight | Candee Barris
Meet Candee Barris, a sixth-year PhD student in the Vascular Biology Center studying sex differences in obesity-associated hypertension to meaningfully improve human health.
Read full story: BSA Student Spotlight | Candee BarrisWhat Causes Heart Disease? AU Grad Students Investigate with NIH Award
Two graduate students from the Immunology Center of Georgia have been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the NIH to explore immunological drivers behind cardiometabolic disease.
Read full story: What Causes Heart Disease? AU Grad Students Investigate with NIH AwardKnights Templar Eye Foundation awards $90,000 grant to Augusta University researcher
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation presented a $90,000 research grant to Dr. Yusra Zaidi of Augusta University’s Vascular Biology Center to support molecular approaches for preventing infant blindness.
Read full story: Knights Templar Eye Foundation awards $90,000 grant to Augusta University researcherDr. Coffin tells us about salt sensitive blood pressure
Dr. Belin de Chantemele, Dr. Janis Coffin, and Candee Burris discuss the impact of salt sensitivity on blood pressure in a featured video interview.
Read full story: Dr. Coffin tells us about salt sensitive blood pressureMCG scientists find new target in fight against heart disease
Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia have discovered a new target in the treatment of coronary artery disease, potentially offering a way to save hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Read full story: MCG scientists find new target in fight against heart disease
MCG researchers uncover how exercise reboots vascular health in diabetes
MCG researchers uncover how exercise reboots vascular health in diabetes
Researcher awarded $90K grant for research on blindness in premature babies
Researcher awarded $90K grant for research on blindness in premature babies