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The Georgia Cancer Center newsroom features all of the latest news, publications and media coverage for the cancer center.

On deadline? Call (706) 799-8841 to reach the Communications and Media Relations coordinator for the Georgia Cancer Center. For other questions, contact Chris Curry at 706-721-9176 or chrcurry@augusta.edu.

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School of Public Health grad using statistics to impact health outcomes

December 09, 2025

A man in a suit and tie leans against a railing outside of a modern research building on a college campus. "If anyone asks me where they鈥檒l find support, I have evidence that AU provides it," says Obed Koomson, PhD.

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Commitment to improving lives drives nursing grad to Quadruple Jag status

December 08, 2025

Woman stands in full DNP regalia on staircase, smiling. 鈥淚 knew I wanted to go further in nursing. I didn鈥檛 imagine a terminal degree like the DNP at the time, but I knew I wanted to do more,鈥� says Tyra Newton.

Four medical doctors, three wearing lab coats and one in medical scrubs, stand in front of a window. The group includes two men and two women.

AU champions: Changing the game and saving lives

December 01, 2025

Four medical doctors, three wearing lab coats and one in medical scrubs, stand in front of a window. The group includes two men and two women. "Together, we can ensure students go out and do extraordinary things for our profession and for the communities that need us most," says Greg Griffin, DMD.

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麻豆国产AV leaders honored by 鈥楪eorgia Trend鈥�

November 17, 2025

A man stands at a podium with a microphone and delivers a speech to a large group of people gathered during an outside event. 鈥淚t is a tremendous honor to be included on this list with so many influential leaders from across Georgia," says AU President Russell T. Keen.

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Georgia Cancer Center In The News

Reducing the Burden

The Georgia Cancer Center at 麻豆国产AV is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in Georgia and across the globe through superior care, innovation, and education. Through unprecedented expansion, the Georgia Cancer Center is providing access to more first-in-the-nation clinical trials, world-renowned experts and life-saving options.