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Dr. Mahmood Mozaffari is a tenured Professor at Augusta University with dual appointments in the Dental College of Georgia (Department of Oral Biology) and the Medical College of Georgia (Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology). Since joining in 1994, he serves as Associate Chair of Oral Biology & Diagnostic Sciences and contributes extensively to curriculum development and faculty governance across multiple institutional levels.
Education:
- DMD in Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1991
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of South Alabama, 1988
- B.S. in Medical Scientist, University of South Alabama, 1984
Dr. Mozaffari's research integrates immunology and inflammation across oral biology, cardiovascular, and renal systems. Key interests include glucocorticoid-inducible proteins in oral lesions, immune mechanisms in cardiac/renal injury models, Sjogren's Syndrome pathology, and metabolic impacts of diabetes/hypertension. His dual training in dentistry and pharmacology enables interdisciplinary approaches to disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions, with recent focus on immune cell polarization and molecular pathways in tissue injury.
His 2017-2018 publications reveal consistent exploration of immune regulation in organ injury models, particularly neutrophil/T-cell dynamics in acute kidney injury and periodontitis. Recurring molecular themes include GILZ, AMP-activated protein kinase, and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, demonstrating strong connections between oral/systemic inflammation and pharmacological modulation.
Scientific Awards:
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Membership (2013)
- Certificate of Appreciation from The EPMA World Congress (2011)
Dr. Mozaffari maintains significant editorial responsibilities including Journal of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics and Advances in Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine. His extensive committee service includes Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair and CODA accreditation leadership, though specific student advising or grant details were not provided in available materials.
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