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Alexander Verin is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, with appointments in the Department of Medicine: Pulmonary and the Vascular Biology Center. He plays a key role in graduate education and vascular biology research.
Education:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Moscow State University, 1990
- Postdoctoral Training, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University, 1990–1993
- Postdoctoral Training, Department of Medicine, Indiana University, 1993–1997
Dr. Verin's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of lung injury and repair, particularly the role of the cytoskeleton in pulmonary vascular permeability. His work investigates cytoskeletal protein dynamics, phosphorylation/dephosphorylation events, endothelial contractility, microtubule-microfilament crosstalk, and HDAC-mediated epigenetic regulation in endothelial barrier function.
His recent publications highlight ongoing contributions to understanding endothelial barrier regulation in conditions like acute lung injury and pulmonary hypertension, with studies on calpain, talin, protein phosphatases, and purine metabolism. These works reflect a strong focus on translational vascular biology and molecular signaling pathways.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Medical College of Georgia Distinguished Faculty for Basic Science Research Award (2023)
- Augusta University 15-Year Service Certificate (2022)
- Multiple reviewer appreciation letters from DoD and PRMRP (2015–2020)
- Keynote and organizing committee roles in international lung and cardiovascular conferences (2015–2019)
- Editorial board memberships in journals including Journal of Vascular Diagnostics and ARPUB
Dr. Verin mentors PhD students and postdoctoral fellows and leads two NIH R01-funded grants on HDAC9 and calpain/talin signaling in endothelial barrier regulation. He serves as a reviewer for federal grant programs and editorial boards, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact. His lab at the Vascular Biology Center includes multiple postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and graduate students actively contributing to pulmonary vascular research.
