Charlene Betourney
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The RBC recently attended the 2026 annual Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) Summit at Georgia Tech, where UGA’s NSF ERC-funded graduate students and postdoctoral fellows made a strong showing. Our trainees rose to the occasion, competing alongside researchers from across the CMaT network and bringing home several awards. Their success is a wonderful reflection of the…
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ATHENS, Ga. — For years, scientists have understood that the effects of brain disease and injuries can extend far beyond the skull, triggering inflammation, immune responses and lasting neurological effects. But emerging research suggests the relationship between the brain and the body may be even more intertwined than once thought, extending deep into the gut. New…
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All Elite Wrestling, I AM ALS and Team Gleason today announced a very special AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite will take place on Wednesday, September 9 live from Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA. The event will air live on TBS and stream on HBO Max. The event at Akins Ford Arena takes place in the…
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Taylor H. LePage’s research was selected as one of the Top 20 abstracts at the 2026 National Neurotrauma Society (NNS) Annual Symposium, recognizing its scientific merit, innovation, and translational potential. This distinction earned her an invitation to deliver a Data Blitz oral presentation, in addition to presenting her poster, Neural Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicle Therapy…
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Dr. Steven Stice, Director of the RBC, was invited to attend the Science Speed Networking Event for graduate students at the College of Pharmacy. The 2026 event was designed to connect graduate students with scientists and career professionals from academia and industry. Participants engaged in brief, structured conversations focused on diverse career paths, research opportunities,…
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Abigail works in the Kaiser lab and collaborates with the West lab. She is a current student of the RBIO Major. Abigail was accepted as a Midterm Foundation Fellow and Stamps Scholar. We are so proud to have Abigail as a member of the RBC!
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For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year. Since 2015, UGA’s R&D activity has grown by 75%. Research funding from federal, state and private sources provides vital resources that fuel…
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Ellan Ryann Cottrell is studying regenerative bioscience under the mentorship of Dr. Franklin West. The Miss University of Georgia Pageant, a franchise of Miss America and an annual over 100-year-old tradition, was held on Saturday, Jan. 18. Sixteen UGA women competed for the 64th Miss UGA title, with only one walking away with the glittering…
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ABRCMS is the American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) conference in support of multidisciplinary science and workforce development. At ABRCMS, scientists from all communities come together to share research positioned to meet today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s future. Foundation Fellow Diya Garrepally, a second-year Honors student and Stamps Scholar from Marietta studying regenerative bioscience in the…
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Yaochao Zheng, PhD candidate in the Yao lab was recently asked to present at the national Vesicle Vibe AAEV Virtual Seminar Series. The series was created to offer an educational platform for junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students involved in cutting edge EV research. Read more about the lecture series.