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Meghan McGee-Lawrence

Department Chair

Meghan McGee-Lawrence

Department Chair

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy

College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Administration
Department of Biological Sciences

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic

Administration
Department of The Graduate School

  • MMCGEELAWRENCE@augusta.edu
  • (706) 446-0128
  • CB 1109

Education

  • Ph.D., Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Michigan Technological Univ, 2009

  • BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Michigan Technological Univ, 2005

Awards & Honors

  • 2025 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2025

  • Regents' Professorship University System of Georgia, 2025

  • 2024 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2024

  • 2024 Outstanding Mentorship Award Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Student Training and Research (STAR) Program, 2024

  • 2023 AU/MCG Woman Who Inspires AU Office for Faculty Success, 2023

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • ANAT 9210

    Invest of a Problem

  • ANAT 9300

    Research

  • BIOM 8022

    Molecular Cell Biology

  • BIOM 8011

    Respon Conduct of Research

  • ANAT 8050

    Graduate Histology

Teaching Interests

molecular / cell biology, human gross anatomy, histology / histopathology, integrated systems biology, responsible conduct of research, physiology

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Tryptophan metabolites 3-hydroxykynurenine (3HK) and 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3HAA) increase oxidative stress and impair osteoblastic bone formation., 2026
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Microbiota-derived indole-3-propionic acid extends lifespan in Drosophila and improves muscle and bone health in mice., 2026
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Fostering Interest in Musculoskeletal Research and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Careers: Impact of the ORS Open Door Program, 2020-2025., 2026
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • In C57BL/6J mice, weight loss in previously obese mice reduced bone mass and shifted the cortical bone metabolome., 2026
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The antiretroviral drug emtricitabine increases kynurenine: tryptophan ratio, aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation, and cellular senescence in female mice., 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My laboratory studies topics related to musculoskeletal aging and orthopedic science. We are particularly interested in understanding processes driving maintenance / regeneration of bone structure and biomechanical strength as well as skeletal interorgan communication. My laboratory’s research program emphasizes hormonal, epigenetic, and mechano-biological therapeutic targets for skeletal treatment, mechanical competence of tissue, and pathways involved in skeletal crosstalk with other organs. This research is driven by clinical issues, incorporating direct collaboration with clinicians and other basic science researchers, focusing on primary musculoskeletal disorders like osteoporosis and other diseases that may be intertwined with skeletal biology.

Department Service

  • Department of Biological Sciences faculty search committee 2021 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

  • Cellular Biology and Anatomy Graduate Council 2015 - 2021

    Role: Committee Member

  • Cellular Biology and Anatomy Faculty Search Committee 2017 - 2018

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • Medical College of Georgia Research Planning Committee (RPC) 2021 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Graduate Faculty Council (MCG Representative) 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Department of Biological Sciences Faculty Search Committee 2021 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

  • Junior Faculty Representative (2016 LCME certification site visit) 2014 - 2015

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • AU Core Charter Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • AU Translational Research Building Steering Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) Jaguar Team 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • AU Research Space Advisory Committee 2024 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Research Animal Services Advisory Group 2021 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • ASBMR Advocacy & Science Policy Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • American Federation for Aging Research National Scientific Advisory Council 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Association of Osteobiology Councilor (Board of Directors) 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Calcified Tissue International 2025 - Present

    Role: Editorial Review Board Member

  • ASBMR Working Group on Aging 2023 - Present

    Role: Workshop Organizer

Public Service

  • Wesley UMC Adult Handbell Choir 2014 - Present

    Role: Member

  • ORS Open Door 2023 and 2024 2022 - 2024

    Role: Chair

  • Wesley Tutors, Lamar-Milledge Elementary School 2016 - 2019

    Role: Member