At the Georgia Cancer Center, we want to reduce the burden of cancer in the State of Georgia and across the globe through superior care, innovation, and education.
Because of the major investment in basic science research and clinical care by Augusta University, Augusta University Health and Medical College of Georgia leadership, we have fertile ground to produce the next big advancement in cancer research and clinical care.
“At Peabody, residents wanted to increase their access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Dr. Marlo Vernon. “We know eating fresh fruits and vegetables reduces cancer risk; they also help reduce obesity, which is a cancer risk.”
Health care volunteers for the June 3 event provided services to almost 200 McCorkle Nurseries Inc. employees.
Dr. Pandya Bhaumik, the newest graduate of the Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Program at Augusta University, is off to his next venture in a senior research role with well-known biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Program aims to train students to be successful and independent research scientists.
The partnership, which celebrated its conclusion May 12 with a field day, began in October 2019.
