Charlene Betourney
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One of the great challenges in treating diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not necessarily finding a promising drug. It is getting the drug to the right place. Nature may already have the answer. New research from the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) is revealing how tiny, naturally produced carriers could help…
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Findings could help scientists design better therapies for humans with TBI, brain diseases. READ MORE
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Marzan’s academic record tells a story of both steady productivity and real impact. He is first author on a manuscript accepted in Journal of Neuro-Oncology and co-author on a paper in Advanced Healthcare Materials. He has presented his work at local and national conferences, earning multiple awards for presentation excellence, several of which included monetary…
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Scientists have captured a seizure moving through a living brain in three dimensions and in real time, offering one of the clearest views yet of how abnormal electrical activity spreads through neural tissue. Using a newly developed high-resolution light-sheet microscope, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center recorded the progression of a seizure…
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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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