Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program

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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

Michael Garrett
Michael R. Garrett, PhD
Department of Cell and Molecular Biology
Professor
Chair
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Associate professors

Brian Akerley
Brian Akerley, PhD
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Research Overview
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John Bates
John T. Bates, PhD
Associate Professor
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Jorge Vidal
Jorge E. Vidal, PhD
Associate Professor
Research Overview
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Keli Xu
Keli Xu, PhD
Associate Professor
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Assistant professors

Nicole Anderson
Nicole M. Anderson, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Lance Keller
Lance E. Keller, PhD
Assistant Professor
Research Overview
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Brigitte Martin
Brigitte E. Martin, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Ramona Moles
Ramona Moles
Assistant Professor
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Maryam Syed
Maryam Syed, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Secondary appointments

Lee Bidwell
Lee Bidwell, PhD
Associate Professor
Research Overview
Eric George
Eric George, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Charlotte Hobbs
Charlotte V. Hobbs, MD
Associate Professor
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Carolann Risley
Carolann Risley, PhD, MSN, WHNP-C
Associate Professor

Professor Emeriti

Scientist-Educators