Joshua R. Jefferson
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Medical Laboratory Science
Email:
jjefferson@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-4925
Biography
I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, where I was proudly educated through the Jackson Public School System. My academic journey led me to Jackson State University, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), and the University of Southern Mississippi, where I cultivated a passion for science and education. I’m a devoted husband to my wife Paula and a proud father of four children who keep life exciting and full of joy.
Outside of work, I’m a lover of reptiles—especially snakes and turtles—and have a deep interest in research histology. I enjoy listening to all genres of music, watching classic films and James Bond movies, and surrounding myself with good company. I consider myself a people person who enjoys connecting with others and bringing positive energy wherever I go. Whether in the lab or out in the community, I strive to blend curiosity, compassion, and fun into everything I do.
Education
| University of Southern Mississippi, EdD, Education | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi, MS, Health Sciences | 2020 |
| Jackson State University, BS, Health Care Administration | 2017 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Histotechnologists | 04/2025 - 04/2025 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Tang C, Zhang H, Border JJ, Liu Y, Fang X, Jefferson JR, Gregory A, Johnson C, Lee TJ, Bai S, Sharma A, Shin SM, Yu H, Roman RJ, Fan F, Impact of knockout of dual-specificity protein phosphatase 5 on structural and mechanical properties of rat middle cerebral arteries: implications for vascular aging. GeroScience, 2024 Jun;46(3):3135-3147 | 2024 |
| Tang C, Zhang H, Border JJ, Liu Y, Fang X, Jefferson JR, Gregory A, Johnson C, Lee TJ, Bai S, Sharma A, Shin SM, Yu H, Roman RJ, Fan F, Role of Dusp5 KO on Vascular Properties of Middle Cerebral Artery in Rats. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, 2023 Dec 6; | 2023 |
| Wang S, Jiao F, Border JJ, Fang X, Crumpler RF, Liu Y, Zhang H, Jefferson J, Guo Y, Elliott PS, Thomas KN, Strong LB, Urvina AH, Zheng B, Rijal A, Smith SV, Yu H, Roman RJ, Fan F, Luseogliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, reverses cerebrovascular dysfunction and cognitive impairments in 18-mo-old diabetic animals. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology, 2022 Feb 1;322(2):H246-H259 | 2022 |
| Gao W, Liu Y, Fan L, Zheng B, Jefferson JR, Wang S, Zhang H, Fang X, Nguyen BV, Zhu T, Roman RJ, Fan F, Role of γ-adducin in actin cytoskeleton rearrangements in podocyte pathophysiology. American journal of physiology. Renal physiology, 2021 Jan 1;320(1):F97-F113 | 2021 |
| Fan L, Gao W, Liu Y, Jefferson JR, Fan F, Roman RJ, Knockout of γ-Adducin Promotes N(G)-Nitro-L-Arginine-Methyl-Ester-Induced Hypertensive Renal Injury. The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 2021 Apr;377(1):189-198 | 2021 |
| Wang S, Lv W, Zhang H, Liu Y, Li L, Jefferson JR, Guo Y, Li M, Gao W, Fang X, Paul IA, Rajkowska G, Shaffery JP, Mosley TH, Hu X, Liu R, Wang Y, Yu H, Roman RJ, Fan F, Aging exacerbates impairments of cerebral blood flow autoregulation and cognition in diabetic rats. GeroScience, 2020 Oct;42(5):1387-1410 | 2020 |
| Wang S, Zhang H, Liu Y, Li L, Guo Y, Jiao F, Fang X, Jefferson JR, Li M, Gao W, Gonzalez-Fernandez E, Maranon RO, Pabbidi MR, Liu R, Alexander BT, Roman RJ, Fan F, Sex differences in the structure and function of rat middle cerebral arteries. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology, 2020 May 1;318(5):H1219-H1232 | 2020 |
| Tucci MA, Pride Y, Strickland S, Marocho SMS, Jackson RJ, Jefferson JR, Chade AR, Grill RJ, Grayson BE, Delayed Systemic Treatment with Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Agonist Mitigates Spinal Cord Injury-Induced Osteoporosis More Than Acute Treatment Directly after Injury. Neurotrauma reports, 2021;2(1):270-284 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Using Histological Stains to Identify Pythiosis in Mammals, SHRP, UMMC | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Diaphonization: The Transparency of Histotechnology, SHRP, UMMC | 04/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, Impact of Cross-Disciplinary Training on Employee Job Satisfaction, SHRP, UMMC | 04/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Subcutaneous Mast Cell Tumors: A comparative study, SHRP, UMMC | 04/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Efficacy of Eco- friendly Alternative to Xylene in Conventional Deparaffinization Method Used in Routine Histological Slide Preparation: A Comparative Study, SHRP, UMMC | 04/2022 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| ASCP Leadership Institute Scholarship, American Society for Clinical Pathology | 2023 |
| Convention Travel Scholarship, National Society of Histotechnology | 2023 |
| Daniel Hale Williams Scholar, The Jackson Heart Study | 2021 |
Professional Membership and Service
| ASCP, Member | 2024 - 2025 |
| Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association, Member | 2022 - Present |
| National Society of Histotechnology, Member | 2022 - 2028 |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2023 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| HTL 440, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Histotechnology Practicum I | Annual 2024-2025 |
| HTL 445, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Histotechnology Practicum II | Annual 2024-2025 |
| HTL 300, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Introduction to Histology | Fall 2024- 2025 |
| HTL 320, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Histotechniques I | Spring 2023 |
| HTL 330, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Staining Techniques I | Spring 2023 |
| HTL 300, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Introduction to Histology | Fall 2023 |
| HTL 330, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Staining Techniques I | Spring 2022 |
| HTL 420, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Histotechniques II | Fall 2022 |
| HTL 430, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Staining Techniques II | Fall 2022 |