Wendy Bollag
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Physiology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Georgia Cancer Center
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Culver Vision Discovery Inst
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Dermatology
The Graduate School
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
Education
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Ph.D., Molecular Physiology
Yale University, 1990
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MS, Molecular Physiology
Yale University, 1988
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BS, Biochemistry
Pennsylvania State UniversityT, 1984
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Researcher Award
Augusta University Research Institute , 2019
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Exemplary Teaching Award
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 2018
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Institutional Service Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2018
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Outstanding Performance Award
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, 2018
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Exemplary Teaching Award
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
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BIOM 8033
Integrated Systems Biol
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PSIO 9210
Invest of a Problem
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PSIO 9300
Research
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BIOM 8012
Scientific Communications
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MEDI 6340
Capstone in Medicine 1
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PSIO 8350
Current Trends in Physiology
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
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BIOM 8022
Molecular Cell Biology
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BIOM 8011
Respon Conduct of Research
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BCMB 5002
RSCH-Biochm-Molecular Bio
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BIOM 8130
Scientific Grant Writing
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Treatment of psoriasis in end-stage renal disease patients is associated with decreased mortality: A retrospective cohort study., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Morbidity and Mortality of Spinal Epidural Abscess in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Case-Control Study., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Phenformin: AMP(K)ed for Potential Repurposing., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Phosphatidylglycerol and surfactant: A potential treatment for COVID-19?, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Role of Tryptophan Metabolites in Musculoskeletal Stem Cell Aging., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research interests lie in understanding the mechanisms by which hormones, growth factors, cytokines and other signaling molecules instruct cells to respond appropriately to perform their functions. Our current project is investigating the regulation of keratinocyte growth and differentiation and a second defining the signaling mechanisms regulating aldosterone secretion from the adrenal gland. In the first project in skin, we are defining the role of the signaling enzymes phospholipase D (PLD) in promoting epidermal keratinocyte differentiation and protein kinase D (PKD) in supporting keratinocyte proliferation and survival.
Department Service
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Department of Physiology Graduate Education Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Physiology Post-Doctoral Affairs Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Departmental Awards Committee
2019
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Physiology Chair’s Advisory Committee
2012 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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MCG Faculty Senate Executive Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Promotion & Tenure Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Research IT Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Translational Research Program Committee of the Department of Medicine
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Postdoctoral Presentations Subcommittee, MCG Graduate Research Day Committee
2001 - Present
Role: Chairperson
Professional Service
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Augusta Biomedical Research Corporation
2014 - Present
Role: Officer, Treasurer
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VA Eligibility Panel
2013 - Present
Role: Other
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VA Research and Development Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta Biomedical Research Corporation
2011 - Present
Role: Other
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VA Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
2009 - Present
Role: Member
Public Service
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AR Johnson Middle School
2017
Role: Guest Speaker
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Pennsylvania State University Club of Aiken/Augusta
2007 - 2015
Role: Board Member
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High School U—Middle School Edition
2014
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Lakeside High School
2014
Role: Guest Speaker
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High School U
2013
