Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program

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Microbiology and Immunology 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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Andrew GradyAndrew Grady, DVM
Professor, Director of Laboratory Animal Facilities
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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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David Ashley RobinsonD. Ashley Robinson, PhD
Professor
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Portrait of Melanie WilsonMelanie Wilson, PhD
Professor
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V. Gregory Chinchar, PhD
Professor Emeritus

Associate professors

Brian AkerleyBrian J. Akerley, 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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Jorge VidalJorge E. Vidal, PhD
Associate Professor
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Assistant professors

John T. BatesJohn T. Bates, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Lance KellerLance Keller, PhD
Assistant Professor 
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