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Linah Shahoumi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biology at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia, with dual appointments in the Dental College of Georgia and The Graduate School. Her academic roles include teaching biomedical foundations and craniofacial development courses while actively contributing to graduate education through committee leadership.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology (Augusta University, 2019)
- MSOB in Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology (Georgia Regents University, 2014)
- BDS in Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (University of Garyounis, 2007)
- Full Territory Dental License (The Ministry of Health, Libya, 2008)
Dr. Shahoumi's research centers on cancer biology with specific focus on oral cancer stem cells, molecular pathways in angiogenesis, and the role of periodontal pathogens in carcinogenesis. Her work bridges molecular biology, immunology, and dental sciences to develop novel therapeutic approaches, particularly through investigating CD44-targeted therapies and AI applications in oral diagnostics. This interdisciplinary research program examines how virulence factors evade immune responses while promoting cancer progression.
Her publication trend (2021-2024) reveals a strategic integration of oral biology with cutting-edge oncology and computational methods, demonstrating consistent focus on translational applications from molecular mechanisms to clinical dentistry solutions.
Major recognitions include:
- Most Valuable Faculty Award and DCG Outstanding Faculty Award (2023)
- Robert and Kay Schattner Award (American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2019)
- 3MT Semi-Finalist and Research Excellence Award (Augusta University, 2019)
Dr. Shahoumi serves as Chair of the Oral Biology Graduate Admissions Committee while holding key roles in faculty recruitment, student academic review, and research committees across the Dental College and University. Her professional service includes editorial board membership for Oral Diseases and peer review for Journal of Molecular Medicine and Clinical and Translational Medicine, demonstrating significant scholarly engagement beyond campus boundaries.
