Health News from the Chronicles

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NSF CAREER Awards for three Franklin faculty members

Three Franklin College scholars are among five UGA faculty selected to receive 2024 Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) foundation awards from the National Science Foundation for their research and potential as academic role models. Our colleagues in Research Communications share the…
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Fish oil may counteract genetic leaning toward high cholesterol

New research from the department of genetics attends to the complex relationship between diet, cholesterol, and disease. While fish oil has long been associated with heart health benefits for some people, the question of whether it's right for everyone with high LDL cholesterol continue to be a…
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Fellows for Transformative Teaching

Strengthening the faculty across disciplines and tenure-track lines, the Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows for Transformative Teaching bring together experienced faculty from across UGA to explore and engage in conversations about advanced teaching practices. CTL announced its 2024-25…
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Regenerative Bioscience Center harnesses the body’s natural healing ability

What began in 2004 as a relatively small group of researchers has since grown to include more than 40 members spanning seven colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Public Health, and the College of Pharmacy. Together, the scientists aim to tackle medical challenges and…
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Discrimination may increase rates of depression and anxiety in Black youth

In a new study, UGA researchers analyzed survey responses and brain imaging data to assess how the part of the brain that detects threats and regulates emotions, known as the amygdala, reacts under conditions simulating the experience of racial discrimination. Results suggest some Black youth are…

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