Augusta University · BiologyMcGee-Lawrence Muscle Lab
Meghan E. Mcgee-Lawrence · Augusta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Meghan E. McGee-Lawrence's lab focuses on understanding how HIV infection, aging, and antiretroviral therapy contribute to muscle and bone loss. The research aims to uncover the mechanisms behind these changes at the cellular level, particularly the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). This knowledge could lead to improved treatments for older HIV patients suffering from related health issues.
HIVagingmuscle lossbone lossantiretroviral therapyaryl hydrocarbon receptor
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the role of AhR in muscle and bone loss due to HIV infection.
AIM 02Study how antiretroviral therapy affects muscle and bone health in older HIV patients.
AIM 03Identify potential therapeutic targets to improve musculoskeletal function in HIV-infected individuals.
AIM 04Assess the impact of aging on AhR activation in skeletal muscle and bone.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturemouse modelsmolecular biology techniquesPCRWestern blotimmunohistochemistrydrug deliveryin vivo imagingbiochemical assays
Output against the department
Publications156top 43% of dept.446th of 1,033
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Citations4.9kbottom 38% of dept.645th of 1,033
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