Research Events

Immunology Center of Georgia Trainee Research in Progress: Yamoah Agyei, Graduate Research Assistant, Abdelsamed Lab, Immunology Center of Georgia

Yamoah Agyei, Graduate Research Assistant, Abdelsamed Lab, Immunology Center of Georgia, will present "Mechanistic Insights into T-T Cell Crosstalk and its Contribution to Atherosclerosis" on Tues. April 14 in CN1209 from 12:00-1:00pm.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMCancer Research Center

IRB WIW | Vulnerable Populations in SBER: Children & Students

Led by Bianca Marsh, IRB Training & Education Coordinator, this session examines ethical and regulatory issues in SBER involving children and students, including power dynamics, undue influence, consent and assent requirements, parental permission, participant protections, and IRB requirements.

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

VBC Research Seminar Series

VBC research seminar will take place in the Hamilton building at 12:00 p.m. each Wednesday unless noted otherwise. Our seminar schedule can be found at https://www.augusta.edu/centers/vbc/seminars.php

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

VBC Journal Club

VBC Journal club presentation and discussion of recent journal articles in the field of cardiovascular biology takes place each Friday at 9:00 a.m. in CB-3801 of the Sanders Research & Education bldg. unless noted otherwise on our schedule https://www.augusta.edu/centers/vbc/journal-club.php.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Undergraduate Research & Fine Arts Conference

The URFA Conference will have AU undergraduates presenting their research and scholarship all day throughout the JSAC. Stop by the Ballroom to sign in and pick up a schedule, go show support for AU JagURs!

10:00 AM - 7:00 PMRoscoe Williams Ballroom

Annual Southeastern Dental Research Symposium

The Southeastern Dental Research Symposium (SeDR) on Friday, April 17, 2026 on the campus of Augusta University, promotes the presentation of scientific research, innovative clinical care, analysis of evidence-based knowledge, and consideration of pedagogy related to effectiveness of teaching.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PMHarrison Education Commons Building

CURS Skill Lab: Resumes & Personal Statements

Please join CURS via teams for a workshop on including Undergraduate research experiences on a Resume/CV and how to incorporate Research in your personal statement!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual

Alumni Weekend 2026 - Simulation Lab Tour

The SPEAR (Simulated Patients for Education, Assessment, & Research) Center is the primary healthcare simulation resource for the healthcare training programs of Augusta University. Join us for a tour to learn, interact, and connect with faculty and students in our simulation center.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMHarrison Education Commons Building

IRB WIW | Reaching Everyone: Informed Consent Strategies for Non-English Speakers

Led by Jessica L. Stewart, PhD, MPH, this session covers ethical and regulatory strategies for enrolling non-English–speaking participants—from Short Form consent and translation requirements to certified interpreter use, documentation standards, equitable participation, and IRB submission practices

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

NIH Grant Writing Workshop: Responding to Reviewer Comments

Resubmissions: Responding to Reviewer Comments Thursday, April 30, noon – 1 pm Online – Microsoft Teams

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dental Research Society Journal Club Meeting

Dental Research Society - Journal Club Meeting (GB1120, 12-12:45pm)

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Research Academy 101 (Day One | Spring 2026)

Focus: Research Ethics & Compliance, Conflict-of-Interest (COI), Research Security & Export Control, Hiring International Personnel, Research Information Technology (IT), Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC). All sessions are in person at Lee Auditorium Center (BC1040).

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Postdoctoral Fellows Recognition Ceremony

This event celebrates the achievements, dedication, and impact of Augusta University’s postdoctoral scholars. Join us as we honor their research accomplishments, professional growth, and invaluable contributions to our academic community.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PMLansing B. Lee Sr. Auditoria Center