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Olivia Wireman
Assistant Professor
Olivia Wireman
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
- OWIREMAN@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-1808
- CB 1815
Education
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Ph.D., Physiology, General University of Kentucky, 2024
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G University of Kentucky, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award 2025
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Outstanding Basic Science Teaching Award for Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy 2025
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6320
Brain, Behavior, & Movement
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MEDI 6120
Foundations of Medicine
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MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
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MEDI 6150
MCG YOU+
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MEDI 6130
Musculoskeletal/Skin
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CAHS 7400
Human Gross Anatomy
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
Teaching Interests
Curating an inclusive learning environment is at the core of my teaching philosophy. I regularly implement well established means of engaging students through interactive activities during my lecture.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Complete High Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury Causes Bowel Dysfunction in Mice., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - T3 transection as a mouse model of bowel dysfunction after spinal cord injury, 2023
Abstract - PTEN knockout using retrogradely transported AAVs transiently restores locomotor abilities in both acute and chronic spinal cord injury., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Data and subject heterogeneity and data sharing: keys to translational success in spinal cord injury research?, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My education research focus will center on the relative success of different engagement modalities across learners from different levels of academic success.
Department Service
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CBA New Faculty Search 2025 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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First Patient Discovery Project 2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Surgical Anatomy 4th Year Elective 2024 - Present
Role: Other
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CBA New Faculty Search 2025 - 2025
Role: Attendee, Meeting
College Service
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Comprehensive Basic Science Examination Proctor 2025 - Present
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Fall MCG Research Day Poster Judge 2025 - Present
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Spring MCG Research Day Poster Judge 2025 - Present
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House Faculty Member 2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Cardiopulmonary-Hematology Module 2024 - Present
Role: Other