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. Maricica Pacurari
Office: JAP Science Building – Rm: 440
Phone: (601)-979-3464
Fax: (601)-979-5853
Education:
- Postdoctoral, SOM, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL; Cardiovascular Biology; SOM, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; Lung Cancer, Bioinformatics; CDC/NIOSH, Morgantown, WV, Nanotoxicogenomics, Bioinformatics
- Ph.D., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2006
- M.Sc., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2001
- B.Sc., College of Veterinary Medicine and Zoology, Iasi, Romania, 1989
Research Interests:
- Lung cancer
- Lung fibrosis
- Nanotoxicogenomics
- Cardio-pulmonary biology: endothelial dysfunction
- Bioinformatics: Molecular network interactions
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
