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Cell and Molecular Biology Faculty

The University of Mississippi Medical Center and its Department of Cell and Molecular Biology boast faculty that are considered leaders in their fields, esteemed educators and mentors, innovative researchers, and compassionate caregivers. The Medical Center’s overall goal of a healthier Mississippi is only possible with the men and women that are entrusted to train the next generation of Mississippi’s physicians and researchers.

In this section, you will find links to more information about our faculty. If you can’t find what you are seeking, contact our department at (601) 984-1851.

Chair

Portrait of Jane ReckelhoffJane Reckelhoff, PhD
Professor/Chair
Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor
Chair, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology
Director, Women's Health Research Center
Director, Mississippi Center of Excellence in Perinatal Research
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Professors

Eva BengtenEva M. Bengten, PhD
Professor 
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David T. BrownDavid T. Brown, PhD
Professor
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John Jack CorreiaJohn J. "Jack" Correia, PhD
Professor Emeritus
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Andrew GradyAndrew Grady, DVM
Professor
Director of Laboratory Animal Facilities
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Michael HebertMichael Hebert, PhD
Professor 
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Bettye Sue HerringtonBettye Sue Hennington, PhD
Professor
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Johnathan HoslerJonathan P. Hosler, PhD
Professor
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Portrait of Mary MarquartMary Marquart, PhD
Professor
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Larry McDanielLarry S. McDaniel, PhD
Professor
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Portrait of Drazen RaucherDrazen Raucher, PhD
Professor 
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David Ashley RobinsonD. Ashley Robinson, PhD
Professor
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Damian RomeroDamian G. Romero, PhD
Professor 
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Portrait of Melanie WilsonMelanie Wilson, PhD
Professor
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V. Gregory Chinchar, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Donald B. Sittman, PhD
Professor Emeritus

Associate professors

Brian AkerleyBrian J. Akerley, PhD
Associate Professor 
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Yann GibertYann Gibert, PhD
Associate Professor 
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Stephen J. StrayStephen J. Stray, PhD
Associate Professor
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Ritesh TandonRitesh Tandon, PhD
Associate Professor
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Keli XuKeli Xu, PhD
Associate Professor

Jorge VidalJorge E. Vidal, PhD
Associate Professor
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Portrait of Licy Yanes CardozoLicy Cardozo Yanes, MD
Associate Professor 
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Assistant professors

Anderson,-Nicole-20221114-01.Web.jpgNicole Anderson, PhD
Assistant Professor
John T. BatesJohn T. Bates, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Portrait of Dr. Hanna BroomeHanna J. Broome, PhD
Assistant Professor
Chief Student Affairs Officer
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Kristin EdwardsKristin Edwards, PhD
Assistant Professor 
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Lance KellerLance Keller, PhD
Assistant Professor 
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Noha ElsayedNoha M. Shawky (Elsayed), PhD
Assistant Professor 
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Samar RezqSamar Rezq, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Maryam SyedMaryam Syed, PhD
Assistant Professor 
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Secondary appointments

Gene BidwellLee Bidwell, PhD
Associate Professor
Portrait of Dr. Eric GeorgeEric George, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Sarah GloverSarah Glover, MD
Professor
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Charlotte HobbsCharlotte V. Hobbs, MD
Associate Professor
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Carolann Risley, PhD,  MSN, WHNP-CCarolann Risley, PhD, MSN, WHNP-C
Associate Professor

Scientist-Educators

Wolfgang Kramer, PhD
Professor
Reid Bishop, PhD
Associate Professor
Simon Galyan, MD, PhD
Professor