George McCommon

George McCommon serves as Associate Professor and Interim Department Head of Veterinary Science and Public Health within the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology at Fort Valley State University, where he has held academic and leadership positions since 2001. His extensive 24+ year veterinary career spans equine, companion animal, and mixed practice settings alongside 20+ years of military service as Georgia Army National Guard Preventive Medicine Officer and Deputy Commander for Medical Command, including deployment to Afghanistan (2011-2012).

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Georgia, 1990
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Georgia

Dr. McCommon's research centers on Stem Cell Research investigating adult stem cell dynamics in circulating blood, Animal Immunology mechanisms, and Biotechnology applications. His work examines how physiological stressors like exercise, trauma, and nutritional supplements influence stem cell behavior in livestock species.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on stem cell mobilization across equine and porcine models, demonstrating significant contributions to veterinary regenerative medicine and translational applications for animal health improvement.

Professional recognition includes:

• Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (2010)

While his leadership extends to community organizations including Historic Macon (Past President) and Georgia Transplant Foundations (Past Board Member), documentation provides no details regarding graduate student advising or externally funded research grants. Similarly, no specific laboratory facilities or research teams are described in available materials.