The Hedrick Lab

Research lab of Dr. Catherine Lynn Hedrick, Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University, GA

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Last week, Lynn Hedrick (@TheHedrickLab), Klaus Ley, Peipei Zhu (@ZhuPeipei), Gabriel Valentín Guillama (@GabValGui), and Austin Lowery represented IMMCG, @MCG_AUG, and @AUG_University at the #Neutrophil2026 International Symposium in San Diego.

#Immunology #ImmunologyResearch

[Martin Picard @MitoPsychoBio]

If you ever encounter a fanatic mitochondriac trying to convince you that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell and the most fascinating element of your body—don’t be fooled.

Mitochondria are way more than powerhouses…

Diffuse their delusion: https://t.co/aBpYCzptwE

[Augusta University @AUG_University]

A team of researchers at the @ImmunologyAU identified five immune targets that may help explain how CD8+ T cells contribute to atherosclerosis. The findings could help advance research into targeted therapies for cardiovascular disease.
https://t.co/398CPbbMPy

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Our center will be well represented at #Neutrophil2026 with oral presentations by Lynn Hedrick, PhD, Peipei Zhu, PhD, and Klaus Ley, MD, and poster presentations by Austin Lowery and Gabriel Valentín Guillama, PhD.

@TheHedrickLab

#Neutrophil #Immunology #Research

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

For Lynn Hedrick, PhD (@TheHedrickLab), the impact of postdocs goes beyond scientific contributions. Their enthusiasm, collaboration, and positive energy have helped shape the culture and success of her lab.

#NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek #NPAW #EarlyCareerResearch

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Checking in from Vancouver, B.C. at Society for Leukocyte Biology 2025! Be sure to visit Casey at our booth in Stanley Hall!

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Thank you to @VirusesImmunity, for serving as the keynote speaker for the Inaugural Margaret-Gertraud Immunology Lectureship. Her presentation, "Science Behind Failure to Recover from Infections," shared insights about the work she has contributed to several long COVID studies.

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

As we close in on the end of this year's Women's History Month, @LynnHedrickAU shared about the many women who have influenced her career, from her postdoctoral mentor at UCLA to some of the pillars of women in STEM.

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

A couple weeks ago, members of IMMCG traveled to Bellevue, Washington, for ATVB's annual Vascular Discover 2026 Scientific Sessions. Klaus Ley, MD, presented, Ravi Komaravolu, PhD, (@angiogen) presented his poster, and our group was featured in the @American_Heart email!

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Ravi Komaravolu, PhD, (@angiogen) and Lynn Hedrick, PhD, will serve as topic editors for an upcoming edition of "Frontiers In Aging." The topic will be Myeloid Heterogeneity in Inflammaging.

Learn more or submit here: https://t.co/s6ubmnlAMo

#immunology #inflammaging

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Take a look back at highlights from the first-ever in-person Ignite Grant Program ceremony! 🎥

@ga_res_alliance @TheHedrickLab @MarcoOrecchioni @AUG_University @IshitaTandon2 @lvqingkang @Adil54093792

#Immunology #ResearchInnovation #Research #Ignite2026

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

IMMCG hosted the first-ever Ignite Grant ceremony this week. Gang Zhou, PhD, gave a project update, and guests explored 9 exciting 2026 proposals during a poster session. 🔬✨

📸 More photos - https://t.co/AIP65sxGj9

@ga_res_alliance @AUG_University

#Immunology #Ignite2026

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Congratulations to Drs. Ravi Komaravolu (@angiogen) and Redouane Aherrahrou on being named to the Editorial Board of @atvbahajournals of the @American_Heart!

📰 Read more - https://t.co/JqDcQOhueB

@TheHedrickLab

#ATVB #AHA #CardiovascularResearch

[Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University @ImmunologyAU]

Why do some melanoma patients respond to immunotherapy while others don't? Elayne Brown investigates an unexpected immune receptor that could help predict treatment success.

https://t.co/YdiI2bSdKA

@MarcoOrecchioni

#Melanoma #SkinCancer #Immunotherapy

[The Hedrick Lab @TheHedrickLab]

Every big journey begins with a single step; celebrating a major milestone makes that first step even sweeter. We are thrilled to officially welcome you to our digital space! This marks our very first post, and the timing couldn't be more perfect. @ImmunologyAU @LynnHedrickAU