Ellen LeMosy
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- ELEMOSY@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-0893
- CB 1805
Education
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MD, Medicine
Duke University, 1993
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Ph.D., Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Duke University, 1993
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BS, Bio, General
University of Central Florida, 1984
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Teaching Award
The Graduate School, 2025
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Excellence in Mentorship Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), AU, 2021
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Students' Choice Award for Outstanding Teaching
Pre-Matriculation Program, MCG/AU, 2018
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Exemplary Teaching Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2018
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Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Award
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 2003
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6320
Brain, Behavior, & Movement
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
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BIOM 8022
Molecular Cell Biology
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MEDI 6130
Musculoskeletal/Skin
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BIOM 8200
Selected Topics
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CURS 3990
Undergrad Research II
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ANAT 8050
Graduate Histology
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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ANAT 8090
Current Topics in Cellular Bio
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
Teaching Interests
Histology; molecular cell biology; case-based learning; developmental biology; undergraduate research education.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Bringing cell adhesion assembly to life in the research classroom, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- Determining the role of Tinagl1 in zebrafish craniofacial development using GeneWeld mutagenesis, 2022
Conference Proceeding
- Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type II associated with aplasia cutis congenita in a neonate, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Early Craniofacial Defects in Zebrafish That Have Reduced Function of a Wnt-Interacting Extracellular Matrix Protein, Tinagl1., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Activation of Snake in a serine protease cascade that defines the dorsoventral axis is atypical and pipe-independent in Drosophila embryos., 2010
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Developmental biology; genetics; cell biology. Spatial regulation of secreted signaling proteins; cilia disorders; zebrafish and fruit fly models. Consultant to pediatrics trainees on heart development and genetics. Medical illustration in the science research classroom.
University Service
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Provost Learning Community on Enhancing STEM Undergraduate Research Experiences
2024 - Present
Role: Administrative Assignment, Other
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Chemical Safety Committee
2005 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Society for Developmental Biology Engagement and Outreach Committee
2022 - 2028
Role: Committee Member
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Cell Press (Cell Reports, Cell Chemical Biology)
2022 - 2022
Role: Reviewer
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Cardiovascular Development- Basic Science Panels, AHA
2016 - 2017
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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ASCB Annual Meeting Abstract Programming Committee
2016 - 2016
Role: Member
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Integrated Organismal Systems Pre-Proposal Review Panel, NSF
2016 - 2016
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
Public Service
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Letters to a Pre-Scientist
2019 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Grovetown High School
2018 - 2019
Role: Mentor
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Judging Committee, Stevens Creek Elementary Science Fair
2017
Role: Member
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Shine For Scott, Inc colon cancer foundation
2012 - 2014
Role: Board Member
