Thom Gaddy
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
- (706) 713-2212
- Russell 235M
Education
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Ph.D., Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Medical College of Georgia, 2007
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MS, Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
University of Georgia, 1999
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Valdosta State University, 1994
Awards & Honors
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2022 MCG Distinguished Faculty Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2022
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2021 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 5168
Mod 4: Renal/Cardiopulmonary
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MEDI 5262
Mod 6: Multi-System Disorders
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MEDI 5156
Mod 2: Musculoskeletal
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MEDI 5151
Module 1: Fundamentals
Teaching Interests
My primary teaching interest is in Phase I medical education. I facilitate patient-centered case discussions in the small group setting and teach medically important topics related to cell biology and histology in the large group setting.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A role for macroautophagy in protection against 4-hydroxytamoxifen-induced cell death and the development of antiestrogen resistance, 2008
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Targeting the autophagosome to improve the cytotoxic efficacy of antiestrogen treatment of ER+ breast cancer., 2008
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Downregulation of retinoblastoma protein is involved in the enhanced cytotoxicity of 4-hydroxytamoxifen plus mifepristone combination therapy versus antiestrogen monotherapy of human breast cancer, 2007
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Mifepristone induces growth arrest, caspase activation, and apoptosis of estrogen receptor-expressing, antiestrogen-resistant breast cancer cells, 2004
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My current research interest is in the field of the science of teaching and learning.
Department Service
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AU-UGA Medical Partnership Simulation Faculty Educator Search Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU-UGA Medical Partnership Expansion Faculty Search Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Assistant Phase I Coordinator
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Competency-based Objectives Faculty Work Group
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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AU-UGA Coordinators and Leads Team
2019 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Professional Service
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StatPearls Publishing
2020 - Present
Role: Editor, Textbook
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The Scientists Engaged in Educational Research (SEER) Center
2019 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Medical Science Educator
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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IAMSE--Review Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Reviewer
