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Jay Heslen, PhD

Jay Heslen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cyber Institute faculty

Dr. John “Jay” Heslen is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and serves on faculty at Augusta University’s Cyber Institute

Cyber ConflictPolitical ScienceCybersecurityTerrorismCounterintelligence
David C. Hess, MD

David C. Hess, MD

Interim Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Medical College of Georgia

Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.

Academic MedicineStrokeNeuroscienceTelemedicineNeurology
Kyndra Holm

Kyndra Holm

Pediatric Trauma Program Manager

Kyndra Holm is an expert in pediatrics and pediatric trauma.

NursingPediatricsMedicine
Lauren Hopkins

Lauren Hopkins

AVP, Virtual Care and Community Engagement, Medical College of Georgia

Lauren Williams is an healthcare professional with expertise in management, strategical planning and healthcare information technology.

Healthcare IndustryHealthcare Information TechnologyHealthcareHealthcare ManagementStrategic Planning
Lance Hunter, PhD

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political Science

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

PoliticsTerrorismInternational RelationsVotingCivil Liberties
Anand Jillella, MD

Anand Jillella, MD

Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology

An expert in multiple myeloma, acute promyelocytic leukemia, leukemias and bone marrow transplant.

multiple myelomaAcute Promyelocytic LeukemiaLeukemiaBone Marrow Transplantation
Kimberly Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C

Kimberly Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Dr. Johnson is passionate about easing the burden and stigma of psychiatric illness while advancing care within the medical model.

Psychiatric PrescribingMood DisordersIntegration of Medical and Psychiatric PrescribingMental Health Stigma ‎Mental Health Crisis in Georgia
J. Aaron Johnson, PhD

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD

Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health; Director, Institute of Public and Preventive Health

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD's research focuses on evidence-based practices, primarily in substance use prevention.

Health literacyAlcohol ScreeningBrief InterventionsTreatment of Substance Use DisordersOpioid Epidemic
Thomas Joshua, PhD

Thomas Joshua, PhD

Associate Professor, Nursing

Thomas Joshua researches COVID-19, mental health, diabetes, and tuberculosis.

COVID-19 and Mental HealthMortality and Discharge-Time Likelihood Prediction in Hospitalized COVID-19 PatientsDiabetes ResearchBiostatistics for DNP and PhD Students
Russell T. Keen, EdD

Russell T. Keen, EdD

President

Dr. Russell T. Keen is an administrator with more than 20 years of experience in leadership and fostering partnerships in higher education.

Higher EducationPublic RelationsPartnershipsEthicsLeadership
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