Mitchell Watsky
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
The Graduate School
Department of Graduate Studies
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
- MWATSKY@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9541
- CJ 2202
Education
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Ph.D., Physiology, General
Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989
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BS, Bio, General
Emory University, 1983
Awards & Honors
Teaching Interests
Vision research, cell signaling, scientific methods.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Suppression of Cornea Stromal Fibrosis by Vitamin D, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Corneal epithelial cells upregulate macropinocytosis to engulf metabolically active axonal mitochondria released by injured axons., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Tolerability and Efficacy of Topical Methotrexate in Ocular Surface Disease., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Transient plasma membrane disruption induced calcium waves in mouse and human corneal epithelial cells., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Effects of 1,25-Vitamin D3 and 24,25-Vitamin D3 on Corneal Nerve Regeneration in Diabetic Mice., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Cornea physiology and wound healing.
University Service
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Executive Search Committee for Vice President for Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives
2014 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Dean’s Council
2013 - Present
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Graduate Council
2013 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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GRU Leadership Team
2013 - Present
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President’s Cabinet
2013 - Present
Professional Service
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American Journal of Physiology
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Cornea
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Current Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Experimental Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
