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Faizal Asumda, MD, is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics: Genetics. He holds an MBA in Business/Managerial Operations (Davenport University, 2017) and completed medical training at Saint James School of Medicine. His clinical expertise includes Internal Medicine (Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center) and Clinical Genetics (Mayo Clinic). He is affiliated with Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center since 2022.
Education & Training:
- B.A. in Political Science and Government, Bucknell University (2006)
- Graduate studies in Cell Biology, Florida State University (2013)
- Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine (2013)
- Internal Medicine Residency: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
- Clinical Genetics Fellowship: Mayo Clinic
Research Interests: Focuses on applying cancer cells, stem cells, and mouse-human xenograft models to study genetic disease mechanisms and develop gene-based therapies. His work integrates primary tissue cultures and patient-specific models for translational research in oncology and genetic disorders.
Clinical Affiliations: Active at Wellstar Center for Genetics in Augusta, GA, and holds licensure in Georgia and Florida. Fluent in English, he specializes in Medical Genetics with expertise in genetic screening, diagnostic pipelines, and rare disease management.
