Nahid Mivechi

Nahid Mivechi is a Professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, with appointments in the Department of Radiation Oncology, the Georgia Cancer Center, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and The Graduate School. She serves as Director of the Center for Molecular Chaperones & Radiobiology (CMCR&CV) and leads the Molecular Chaperone Biology Research Group.

Research Interests: Dr. Mivechi's research focuses on the role of heat shock transcription factors (HSFs) and heat shock proteins (HSPs) in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disorders. Her work spans liver cancer (HCC), breast cancer, T-cell leukemia (T-ALL), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and metabolic syndrome. She uses genetically engineered mouse models to dissect the molecular mechanisms by which HSF1, HSP70, and HSP110 regulate protein homeostasis, stress response, tumorigenesis, and aging.

Recent Research Trends: Her most recent publications highlight the role of HSF1 in metabolic reprogramming and drug resistance, the neuroprotective function of Dusp26 and HSP110 in neurodegeneration, and the therapeutic potential of targeting GT198 in cancer. Her work consistently bridges molecular chaperone biology with translational applications in oncology and neurology.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Research Award, School of Graduate Studies, MCG (2002)
• Distinguished Faculty Award for Basic Science Research, MCG (2002)
• Meritorious Service Award, Department of Radiology (2005)
• Augusta University Distinguished Research Award (2020)

Advising and Grants: Dr. Mivechi mentors postdoctoral fellows and research scientists, including Xiongie Jin, Caixia Xi, and Jungeng Pang. Her research is supported by grants from the NIH/NCI, reflecting sustained funding for her innovative work on stress response pathways in disease. She has served on multiple university committees, including the GCC Steering Committee and Faculty Recruitment Committee, demonstrating strong institutional leadership.

Labs and Teams: She leads the Mivechi Lab at the M. Bert Storey Research Building, part of the Georgia Cancer Center. Her team investigates molecular chaperone biology using advanced genetic, biochemical, and phenotypic analysis in mouse models.