About the Chair
- Chair, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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Dr. Lokeshwar came to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University as Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in late 2015. Prior to joining MCG-AU, she was a tenured Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In the department’s history that began in 1829, Dr. Lokeshwar is the 20th Chair and is the first woman to serve in the role.
As a basic-translational researcher, Dr. Lokeshwar’s research programs are focused on benign and malignant diseases of the bladder, kidney and prostate with an emphasis on developing biomarkers and targeted treatments.
Dr. Lokeshwar describes the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as an academic family where transparency, trust, and collaboration are its heart and soul. Every member of the faculty and staff are working toward a common goal of excellence with the tripartite mission of our department in mind - research, education and service to the AU and scientific community. It is indeed an honor and privilege to be a part of the BMB academic family.