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Department of Biology
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

Jackson State University’s degree options in Biology is designed to prepare students for graduate or professional studies, as well as for entering the job market. Students can elect to specialize in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Pre-Health Careers(Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, etc.), or Pre-Health Career Prerequisites (Pre-Dental, Hygiene, Pre-Nursing).

Dr. Paul B. Tchounwou

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TchounwouOffice: JAP Science Building – Rm 234

Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

Phone: (601) 979-0777

Fax: (601) 979-2058

https://www.jsums.edu/gip/

 

 

Education

  1. Post-Doc.,  Tulane University Medical Center  Molecular Toxicology, 1996.  
  2. Sc.D., Tulane University Medical Center  Environmental Toxicology, 1990.  
  3. M.S.P.H., Tulane University Medical Center  Environmental Health Sciences, 1986.  
  4. M.Sc., University of Yaounde Biochemistry, 1984.  
  5. B.Sc., University of Yaounde Biological Sciences, 1983.

Research Interests

  1. Molecular and cellular mechanisms of chemical-induced toxicity;
  2. Environmental mutagenicity and carcinogenicity;
  3. Chemical modulation of cell cycle progression;
  4. Biomarkers of exposure, sensitivity and effect;
  5. Chemical-induced apoptosis and necrosis;
  6. Environmental pathology and health risk assessment;
  7. Environmental epidemiology and public health;
  8. QSAR, toxicokinetics and environmental modeling.
  9. Environmental epidemiology and public health

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2586 or submit your questions and requests to biologydept@jsums.edu.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Location

John A. Peoples Science Building, Room 335

Contact

(601) 979-2586

Mailing Address

Jackson State University,
Department of Biology,
1400 J.R. Lynch St.,
P.O. Box 18540, Jackson, MS 39217

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