Each year in the Fall, we take the time to recognize Augusta University faculty members
who have contributed significantly to research in the following categories:
PhD, Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Cellular Biology, 2012
Research Interest
Water and electrolyte homeostasis
Mitochondrial bioenergetics
Regulation of ion channel function and their role in the development of cardiorenal
pathologies, such as hypertension and polycystic kidney disease, and sex-related differences
in these conditions.
award icon Distinguished Researcher Award
Betty S. Pace, MD
Medical College of Georgia
Pediatrics
Education
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1981
award icon Lifetime Achievement Award
Lawrence C. Layman, MD
Medical College of Georgia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education
MD, University of Cincinnati, 1981
Previous Recipients
2021
Emerging Scientist Award Gokila Dorai, PhD School of Computer and Cyber Sciences Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Award Eric Belin de Chantemele, DSc Medical College of Georgia Vascular Biology Center
Distinguished Researcher Award Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD, FAHA Medical College of Georgia Physiology
2020
Emerging Scientist Award Kenneth Sang-Ho Kwon, PhD Kumar Vaibhav, PhD
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Award Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD
Distinguished Researcher Award Yuqing Huo, PhD Nahid F. Mivechi, PhD
Lifetime Achievement Award David Munn, MD Sylvia Smith, PhD, FARVO
2019
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Teal W. Benevides Dr. Sangeetha Sukumari Ramesh
Distinguished Researcher Award Dr. Wendy B. Bollag Dr. Mark W. Hamrick
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Ruth B. Caldwell Dr. R. William Caldwell
2018
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Gabor Csanyi
Distinguished Scientist Award Dr. Rudolf Lucas
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Cheryl Newman
2017
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Megan McGee-Lawrence
Distinguished Research Award Dr. Ruth Harris Dr. Satish Rao
Distinguished Research Award Dr. Paul McNeil
2016
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Nilkantha Sen
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Eric Belin de Chantemele
Distinguished Research Award Dr. David J. Fulton
2015
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. II-Man Kim
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Wen-Cheng Xiong
Distinguished Research Award Dr. Lin Mei
LifetimeAchievement Award Dr. Clinton Webb
2014
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Ryan Harris
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Adviye Ergul
Distinguished Research Award Dr. Javier Stern
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Darrell Brann
2013
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Brian Miller
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. David Munn
Distinguished Research Award Dr. Katherine "Katie" Davis
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Dennis Ownby
2012
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Jay Hegde
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Gregory Harshfield
Distinguished Research Awards Dr. Avid Hess Dr. Martha Tingen
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Gary Whitford
2011
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Jennifer Sullivan
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. William Rainey
Distinguished Research Awards Dr. Carlos Isales Dr. Jin-Xiong She
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. David Pashley
2010
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Arun Sreekumaar
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. David Stepp
Distinguished Research Awards Dr. Edward Inscho Dr. David Pollock
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Robert Yu
2009
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Darrell Brann
Distinguished Research Awards Dr. R. Clinton Webb Dr. Gregory Harshfield
Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. George S. Schuster
2007
Emerging Scientist Awards Dr. Kalu Ogbureke Dr. Haidong Zhu Dr. Jeannette Andrews
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Sylvia B. Smith
Lifetime Achievement Awards Dr. William B. Strong Dr. Paul G. McDonough
2006
Emerging Scientist Award Dr. Yanbin Dong
Mahesh Distinguished Research Award Dr. Robert Yu
Distinguished Research Awards Dr. David Pashley Dr. John Catravas
