Eugenia Sabbatini
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
The Graduate School
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Sabbatini earned her PharmD (2000) and PhD (2006) degrees at the University of Buenos Aires. She studied the effects of Natriuretic Peptides in digestive system, especially pancreatic secretion. Then, she completed her post-doctoral training at the University of Michigan where she studied the small G proteins regulating pancreatic secretion. During the last year, she studied the physiological action of adenylyl cyclase 6 in pancreatic exocrine cells. In 2013 she joined the Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University. In her current position as an associate professor, she has developed an independent research program studying pancreatic disorders, including pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis.
Education
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Ph.D., Physiology, General
Universidad de Buenos Aires In, 2006
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MS, Pharmacy
Universidad de Buenos Aires In, 2000
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Mentor Excellence Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, Augusta University, 2020
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Outstanding Young Faculty Award
College of Science and Mathamatics, 2019
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Favorite Faculty
Augusta University Housing and Residence Life, Augusta, GA, 2017
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Excellence in Research
College of Sciences and Mathematics, 2017
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Scholarly Activity Award,
Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence Office, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 6990
Biological Research
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BIOL 4680
Pathophysiology
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BIOL 6683
Pathophysiology Advanced
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BIOL 6980
Research Proposal Development
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BIOL 2990
Undergrad Research
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BIOL 4990
Undergrad Research
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BIOL 2251
Anatomy and Physiology I
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BIOL 6720
Pharmacology
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CHEM 6720
Pharmacology
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BIOL 6723
Pharmacology- Advanced
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BIOL 4720
Principles of Pharmacology
Teaching Interests
She is particular interest in active learning. There is a big difference between studying and learning. A student can study but can not learn. For that reason it is necessary to use activities for active learning. In her lecture she creates a good balance and variety of student learning activities. Her lecture style involves asking a series of guided questions. She poses and encourages questions that build up the concepts she wishes to convey, and actively engages students in finding the answers. Whenever possible, she prefers to use activities and demonstrations to raise and resolve questions. She tends to respond to relevant questions by breaking down into simpler questions and guiding the students to the answer. She like encouraging teamwork because is one of the best ways to learn a concept: explain it to someone else. She also explains each concept in different ways, knowing that everybody has a unique way of learning.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Cdk5rap3 as a modulator of the UFMylation pathway is indispensable for survival and function of pancreatic acinar cells. , 2023
Manuscript
- NADPH Oxidase 1 in Chronic Pancreatitis-Activated Pancreatic Stellate Cells Facilitates the Progression of Pancreatic Cancer, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Cyclic Nucleotides as Mediators of Acinar and Ductal Function. In: Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Exocrine Pancreas. , 2022
Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-New
- The Inhibition of NOX1/PDI Recovers GADD34, Which Facilitates Bim-Induced Cell Death via Accumulation of Unfolded Proteins in Pancreatic Cancer, 2021
Conference Proceeding
- Twist1 Evokes Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Secretion in Activated Pancreatic Stellate Cells, 2021
Conference Proceeding
Research Interests
She is been working in two projects:
1) Identify which adenylyl cyclase isoforms are upregulated by the oncogene GNAS and promote the differentiation of PanIN and IPMN lesions.
2) Identify the role of Ufmylation (Ufm1-mediated conjugation) for the proper folding and sorting of pancreatic enzymes, and in consequence, for the normal exocrine function of the pancreas.
Department Service
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faculty search
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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2014: member of the Faculty Search Committee.
2014 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Ad Hoc Curriculum Committee for MS in Biomolecular Science, Augusta University
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CSM Faculty Development Committee, Augusta University
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CSM Faculty Development and Recognition Committee
2022 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Neuroscience faculty search committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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CSM Faculty Development and Recognition Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Kendra Bufkin PhD Advisory committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Intramural Grant Program Research Advisory Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Grant Proposal Reviewer, Internal
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Emma Geister MS Thesis Advisory Committee
2020 - 2022
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Henry Knox MS Thesis Advisory Committee
2020 - 2022
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Biosafety
2014 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Membership Committee member of AMERICAN PANCREATIC ASSOCIATION
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Cells
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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OncoTargets and Therapy
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Bioscience Reports
2019 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Molecular Medicine
2019 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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Earth day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
2017 - 2017
Role: Other
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the Augusta Earth Day at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta
2016 - 2016
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the Augusta Earth Day at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta
2015 - 2015
