April 30, 2026
We made it to the end of another semester. What better time to take a break from studying, exams, projects, etc. than enjoying a little lab outing. We exercised different parts of our brains as we escaped the space. Congrats to us for a successful mission! Good luck to all wrapping up the semester.
April 20-21, 2026
We have been busy lately. This week was the annual Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Symposium held at the Classic Center. We were well-represented by three of our undergrads, Lily, Emilie, and Asu who all did a great job presenting their work. It’s always a wonderful event for sharing our work on campus and learning what others are doing as well. Nice job, everyone!
April 15, 2026
Congratulations to PhD candidate Erika for another award received at the Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) Symposium. Erika was awarded the RBC Community Engagement award at the symposium today, a well-deserved recognition. Great job!
April 13, 2026
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Erika Landree, 2026 recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship!!
Erika first joined the lab in 2022 working with her student mentor, now Dr. Damion Dixon. Her project has focused on creating a biomimetic bone model for studying breast cancer metastasis, for which she completed an undergraduate thesis in 2024. With support from UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) in the form of Research Assistantships and Conference Travel Grant, Erika has presented her work at multiple conferences and even won the Best Paper Award for Technology, Engineering, & Math in Spring 2025 at the CURO Symposium, which was featured in their Journal of Undergraduate Research Opportunities.
With multiple publications, presentations and experience under her belt, Erika graduated from University of Georgia College of Engineering in December 2025 with her B.S. in Biological Engineering program with CURO graduation distinction and honors. She has continued in the lab as a Research Assistant, but will soon be continuing her educational pursuits this fall working towards competing her PhD in biomedical engineering. CONGRATULATIONS, ERIKA! We’re so proud! 🎉🎉🎉
April 8, 2026
It was an exciting time today as we celebrated honorees and award winners at the College of Engineering Celebration of Excellence dinner. We were particularly honored to celebrate the excellent job of two Gomillion Lab members who were recognized.
Current PhD candidate, Erika was awarded the College of Engineering Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, a well-deserved recognition of her work in the classroom!
Recent UGA/Gomillion Lab alum and current FDA/NIH postdoc, Dr. Kyndra was selected for the College of Engineering Outstanding Dissertation Award for her dissertation work, which she defended last summer. So glad you were able to make it back to Athens to be celebrated!
Congratulations to you both on a job well done!! 🎉🎊
March 25-28, 2026
We had a great time at SFB this year! From presenting, participating in panel discussions, working the registration booth, and connecting with our colleagues, the experience this week was excellent. Check out a few sights from our time there.
March 24, 2026
We don’t have to travel far for this one, but that doesn’t change how excited we are for the Society For Biomaterials meeting this week in ATL. It’s always a great time for networking, learning, and connecting with old and new friends at this meeting. Come see representatives from Gomillion Lab throughout the week!
January 2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We are excited for the start of a new year! Wishing everyone all the best for 2026!
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