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Donna Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia, part of Augusta University. She is actively engaged in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical service, with a strong focus on childhood obesity prevention, cardiovascular risk factors, and health equity.
Research Interests: Dr. Moore's research emphasizes environmental and community-based interventions to combat childhood obesity, particularly through school programs like the FitKid Project. Her work investigates physical activity, nutrition, body composition, and disparities related to ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status in pediatric populations.
Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output centers on preventive pediatrics and public health, with studies published between 2002 and 2005 analyzing obesity, adiposity, and cardiovascular risks in rural and at-risk youth. These works reflect a consistent theme of early-life intervention and population health strategies.
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching in Graduate Medical Education (2020)
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education (2020)
- Teacher of the Year, Department of Pediatrics (2015)
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Student Education (2012)
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Resident Education (2011)
Advising and Service: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Moore plays a significant role in medical education through committee leadership, residency training, and curriculum development. She has chaired the Student Promotions Committee, served on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education site visit, and contributed to admissions. Her service extends to university-wide initiatives including depression screening, patient-centered care models, and data safety monitoring for asthma and tobacco control trials.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Moore has been integral to the Medical College of Georgia FitKid Project, a multidisciplinary team focused on pediatric obesity intervention. She also contributes to the Pediatric Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Pediatric Ambulatory Quality and Safety Council, reflecting her commitment to systemic improvements in child health care.
