Jeane Silva
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
I am an Associate Professor with a multidisciplinary background in biological sciences, pharmacology, and educational innovation. I hold a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Innovation and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, along with advanced credentials in Molecular Diagnostics, Educational Leadership, Health Informatics, and Public Administration.
My teaching interests include Qualitative Research Methods, Environmental Health and Health Promotion, and Public Health Informatics. My research focuses on genomic pathways and molecular targets in severe obesity, molecular mechanisms of cancer prevention and early detection, and nutrition education. I am passionate about educational innovation and technology, aiming to explore new strategies to improve learning outcomes in STEM and public health education.
I focus on faculty development and student success. Through my interdisciplinary work, I encourage my students to become critical thinkers and problem-solvers. My goal is to integrate molecular science, nutrition, and education to promote scientific literacy and foster innovation, ultimately leading to improved population health.
- JSILVA@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-7626
- SCI E1027
Education
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EDD, Education, Other
Augusta State University, 2021
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EDS, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Georgia Regents University, 2013
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MPA, Public Administration
Georgia Regents University, 2010
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Ph.D., Pharmacology
Federal University of Ceara, 1997
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Federal University of Ceara, 1985
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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AUO STAR Instructor
Augusta University, 2024
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Individual Teaching Excellence Award
Augusta University, 2024
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Faculty Retention
Augusta University, 2023
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Faculty Development
Augusta University, 2023
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Experiential Innovation Fund
Center for Instructional Innovation, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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APHS 9300
Dissertation Research
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INQR 1000
Fund. of Academic Inquiry
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MPHC 8600
Fundamentals of Health Promo
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MPHC 8700
Intro to Environmental Health
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APHS 9001
Advanced Topics
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CLSC 4940
Clinical Molecular Methods
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CLSC 7940
Clinical Molecular Methods
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CLSC 4945
Clinical Molecular Methods Lab
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CLSC 7945
Clinical Molecular Methods Lab
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MPHI 8000
Computerized Health Info
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MPHC 8011
Ethical Conduct in Research
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APHS 9210
Investigation of a Problem
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CAHS 6503
Research Process
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CLSC 7990
Clin Molecular Methds Intern
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CAHS 6501
Evidence-Based Practice
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APHS 9020
Qualitative Research Methods
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CAHS 7523
Research Project
Teaching Interests
Research Methods – Qualitative research
Environmental Health and Health Promotion
Public Health Informatics
Molecular Diagnostics
Education and Technology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A thematic analysis of prognostic, diagnostic, and therapeutic of circulating miRNA biomarkers in bortezomib-resistant multiple myeloma, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Assessing MC4R Gene Variants and Body Composition in a Heterogenic Population, 2024
Conference Proceeding
- The XpressCard Point-of-Care Test for Human Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Enhances the Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Descriptive analysis of MC4R gene variants associated with obesity listed on ClinVar, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Validation of plasma neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin as a biomarker for diabetes-related acute kidney injury, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Genomic Pathways and Molecular Targets in Severe Obesity
Molecular Targets in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Drug discovery of anti-metastatic agents
Nutrition Education and Behavioral Strategies to Improve Population Health
Education innovation and technology
Department Service
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PhD Admissions Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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MLIRS Executive Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Faculty Council President
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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SoPH Faculty Council
2023 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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SoPH Accreditation Task Force
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Honor Program Thesis Panel Chair
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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AU Faculty Development Critical Thinking Subcommittee
2023 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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CLS program Clinical Affiliate Advisory Committee
2018 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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AUFS Governance and Communications Committee
2023 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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AU Faculty Development Online Teaching and Learning Subcommittee
2023 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Heliyon-Cell Press
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of Cancer
2018 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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University System of Georgia
2024 - 2024
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Bentham Science Publishers
2024 - 2024
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
