Alexander Verin
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Pulmonary
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Vascular Biology Center
The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Verin has completed his Ph.D. from Moscow State University and postdoctoral studies from University of Indiana. Currently he is a Professor at Vascular Biology Center and Pulmonary Division.
- (706) 721-1531
- (706) 721-9799
- CB 3210A
Education
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Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Moscow State University, 1990
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Moscow State University, 1982
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University Certificate of Service in Appreciation and Recognition of 10 years of Continues Service
Augusta University, 2017
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Letter of Appreciation from the Department of Defense for “exemplary” efforts as a scientist reviewer for the year 2017 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
Department of Defense, 2017
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Certificate of recognision
Conference Series LLC, 2016
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Certificate of recognition for keynote presentation
Conference and Exhibition on Lung & Respiratory Care, 2016
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Special Recognision
Conference and Exhibition on Lung & Respiratory Care, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
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VBIO 8010
Methods in Cardiovascular Rese
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MEDI 6130
Musculoskeletal/Skin
Teaching Interests
He teaching activities include VBI 8020 “Frontiers in Vascular Biology” graduate course and mentoring of PHD and MD students.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Dual Role of Hydrogen Peroxide as an Oxidant in Pneumococcal Pneumonia., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Inhibition of Class IIa HDACs improves endothelial barrier function in endotoxin-induced acute lung injury., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Adenosine and ATPγS protect against bacterial pneumonia-induced acute lung injury., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- P2Y Purinergic Receptors, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Cardiovascular Diseases., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Extracellular adenosine enhances pulmonary artery vasa vasorum endothelial cell barrier function via Gi/ELMO1/Rac1/PKA-dependent signaling mechanisms., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Research interests include mechanisms of pulmonary vascular permeability with focus on the role of cytoskeleton. He has published more than 145 papers in the field of pulmonary/cardiovascular research.
Professional Service
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American Society of Cell & Molecular Biology
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Vessels Plus
2016 - Present
Role: Editor, Journal Editor
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Augusta University
- 2018
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Defense
- 2017
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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Department of Defence
- 2017
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
