Basic Medical Sciences
Courses
Biochemistry
BCH 526 Biochemistry Lit Reports 1 cr
Students and faculty participate in a supervised reading of current literature and meet once a week to interact in a discussion of the selected article. The goal of this course is to maintain the student's level of information at a "state of the art" in both methods and theory in the discipline and to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature. Student presentation is required to receive credit.
BCH 527 Dir Studies Biochemistry 1-6 cr
Students participate in research under the direction of a graduate faculty member. The student may pursue independent research or participate in a literature project. This course should be taken by students who have completed their laboratory rotations, but have not yet submitted a research proposal.
BCH 626 Biochemistry Research Seminar 1 cr
Students and faculty present a research topic for discussion before members of the department. The presentations are usually scheduled on a rotational basis. The student may present research data for critique by the faculty.
BCH 799 Research-Dissertation 1-6 cr
Independent research by the student under the sponsorship of the graduate faculty. Students are required to submit a research project description form before enrolling in this course. Progress reports of the work accomplished are required every six months.
Interdepartmental Studies
IDL 567 Dir Studies in Cancer Biology 1-6 cr
Students participate in research under the direction of a graduate faculty member. The student may pursue independent research or participate in a literature project.
IDL 576 Interdisciplinary Lit Reports 1 cr
Students and faculty participate in a supervised reading of the current literature and meet periodically (usually once a week) to interact in a discussion of the selected article or topic. The goal of this course is to maintain the faculty's and students' level of information at a "state of the art" in both methods and theory in the discipline and to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature.
IDL 577 Intro to Research Methods 3 cr
Theoretical and practical training in basic skills utilized in basic medical science research laboratories, for students entering the first year interdisciplinary curriculum. Discussion of regulatory issues in biomedical research will be interwoven with hands-on laboratory exercises. Offered concurrently with IDL 580.
IDL 580 Fund Basic Medical Sciences I 8 cr
First of a two-semester sequence designed for students in the first year interdisciplinary curriculum. In-depth exploration of the fundamentals of biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology prerequisite to advanced study of basic medical sciences. Didactic lectures will be complemented with discussions of the literature.
IDL 581 Fund Basic Medical Sciences II 8 cr
Second of a two-semester sequence designed for students in the first year interdisciplinary curriculum. Detailed exploration of the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology, developmental biology, integrative systems physiology, and mechanisms of drug action prerequisite to advanced study of basic medical sciences. Didactic lectures will be complemented with discussions of the literature.
Prerequisite: IDL 580 Minimum Grade of C
IDL 590 Sp Top - 1-3 cr
In-depth tutorial exposure to interdisciplinary topics in Basic Medical Sciences.
IDL 594 Interdisciplinary Dir Studies 1-6 cr
Directed research study under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. This course should be taken by students who have not yet identified a major professor in Basic Medical Sciences.
IDL 595 Distinguished Scientist Sem 0 cr
A seminar course in which outside speakers are brought in to discuss their research. Students will attend the seminar and have an opportunity to meet informally with the speaker. Attendance will be required, and the material will be testable during each student's qualifying exam.
IDL 631 Lung Pathobiology 4 cr
This course builds on an in-depth understanding of normal lung biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, and physiology to examine lung disease. Emphasis is given on understanding mechanism(s) underlying the genetic, cell biology, anatomy and physiology of disease development and progression. Current therapeutic interventions are discussed. Clinical correlations are utilized to track signs and symptoms of specified diseases, and provide a framework for treatment options. The course consists of lectures and written assignments and essay exams. Reading assignments are exclusively from the primary literature.
Prerequisite: IDL 630 Minimum Grade of C
IDL 640 Stat Exp Design in Biomed Res 2 cr
This course covers statistical analysis, logic and hypothesis-driven experimental design in biomedical research, utilizing a combination of lectures, weekly practical data sets or written assignments, and student presentation.
IDL 641 Effective Scientific Writing 1 cr
This course provides strategies to improve communication skills via construction of logical scientific arguments and effective writing. Course format will include lecture/discussion, in class practical exercises, and writing assignments. In addition, participants will be introduced to the Turnitin software, reference databases, and other electronic resources useful in preparation of proposals and manuscripts.
IDL 656 Research Sem Lung Biology 1 cr
Students and faculty present a research topic for discussion before members of the Center for Lung Biology. The presentations are usually scheduled on a rotational basis. The student may present research data for critique by the faculty.
IDL 667 Cancer Biology Research Sem 1 cr
Students and faculty present a research topic for discussion before members of the department. The presentations are usually scheduled on a rotational basis. The student may present research data for critique by the faculty.
IDL 676 Literature Report Lung Biology 1 cr
Students and faculty participate in a supervised reading of the current literature and meet once a week to discuss the selected article or topic and its relation to ongoing research. The goal of this course is to maintain the faculty's and students' level of information at a "state of the art" in both methods and theory in the discipline and to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature of lung biology.
Microbiology/Immunology
MIC 530 Microbes & Host Defense 3 cr
Presents the fundamental aspects of microbiology including morphology, metabolism of micro-organisms, the basic principles of the use of antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents, microbial genetics, virology, and medical microbial ecology. The principles of immunology and infection in relation to clinical disease are discussed with special emphasis on laboratory diagnosis.
MIC 536 Literature Reports 1 cr
Students and faculty participate in a supervised reading of the current literature and meet periodically to interact in a discussion of the selected article or topic. The goal of this course is to maintain the faculty's and students' level of information at a "state of the art" in both methods and theory in the discipline and to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature.
MIC 537 Dir St - Microbiology 1-6 cr
Students participate in research under the direction of a graduate faculty member. This course should be taken by students who have completed their lab rotations, but have not yet submitted a formal research proposal.
MIC 590 Sp Top - 1-3 cr
Each course provides in-depth tutorial exposure to specific areas in the discipline. Student and/or faculty presentations followed by group discussions, examine the subject matter in an area of current interest either to one student or a group of students. Credit and title are arranged with an individual faculty member.
MIC 630 Adv Microbial Pathogenesis 3 cr
This course discusses the fundamentals of this area with particular emphasis on Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium as model systems. The development of problem solving skills will be stressed. Topics including aerobic vs. anaerobic metabolism, membrane physiology, biosynthesis of macromolecules and regulation of gene expression provide view of microbial cell.
MIC 632 Advanced Immunology 3 cr
Selected topics in immunology are considered using formal lectures followed by student presentations. Design and interpretation of immunological experiments are emphasized throughout the course.
MIC 799 Research-Dissertation 1-6 cr
Independent research by the student under the sponsorship of the graduate faculty in individual departments in the Basic Medical Sciences. Students are required to submit a research project description form before enrolling in this course. Progress reports of the work accomplished are required every six months.
Pharmacology
PHA 547 Dir St in Pharmacology 1-6 cr
Students participate in research under the direction of a graduate faculty member. The student may pursue independent research or participate in a literature project. This course should be taken by students who have completed their laboratory rotations, but have not yet submitted a formal research proposal.
PHA 799 Research Dissertation 1-6 cr
Independent research by the student under the sponsorship of the graduate faculty in individual departments in the Basic Medical Sciences. Students are required to submit a research project description form before enrolling in this course. Progress reports of the work accomplished are required every six months.
Physiology
PHS 557 Dir St Physiology 1-6 cr
Students participate in research under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Student may pursue independent research or participate in a literature project. This course should be taken by students who have completed their lab rotations, but have not yet submitted a formal research project.
PHS 590 Special Topics - 1-3 cr
Each course provides in-depth tutorial exposure to specific areas in the discipline. Student and/or faculty presentations followed by group discussions (usually in the Socratic mode), examine the subject matter in an area of current interest either to one student or to a group of students. Credit and title are arranged with an individual faculty member.
PHS 799 Research-Dissertation 1-6 cr
Independent research by the student under the sponsorship of the graduate faculty in individual departments in the Basic Medical Sciences. Students are required to submit a research project description form before enrolling in this course. Progress reports of the work accomplished are required every six months.
Faculty
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balczon, Ronald D | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Professor | BS, Florida State University PHD, Florida State University |
| Grelet, Simon Pierre Alain | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Assistant Professor | BS, Uni of Reims Champagne-Ardenne MS, Uni of Reims Champagne-Ardenne PHD, Uni of Reims Champagne-Ardenne |
| Honkanen, Richard Eric | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Professor | BS, University of Georgia PHD, University of Georgia PHD, University of Georgia PHD, University of Georgia |
| Plant, Lucia Rameh | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Associate Professor | BS, Uni de Sao Paulo PHD, Uni de Sao Paulo |
| Prakash, Aishwarya | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Associate Professor | BS, University of Nebraska- Omaha PHD, University of Nebraska- Omaha PHD, U of Nebraska Medical Center |
| Richter, Wito H | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Associate Professor | MS, Leipzig University PHD, Leipzig University |
| Swingle, Mark R. | Biochemistry-Molecular Biology | Assistant Professor | BS, Spring Hill College MS, University of South Alabama PHD, University of South Alabama |
Comparative Medicine
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
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Medical Education
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
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Microbiology-Immunology
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audia, Jonathon | Microbiology-Immunology | Professor | BS, McMaster University MS, McMaster University PHD, University of South Alabama |
| Barrington, Robert A. | Microbiology-Immunology | Associate Professor | BS, Oregon State University PHD, Loyola University of Chicago |
| Casselli, Timothy Richard | Microbiology-Immunology | Assistant Professor | BSBMS, The Univ of Western Ontario MS, Univ of Calgary PHD, Washington State University |
| Elliott, Michael R | Microbiology-Immunology | Associate Professor | BS, Wake Forest University PHD, Wake Forest University |
| Hermance, Meghan Elizabeth | Microbiology-Immunology | Associate Professor | BS, Texas A & M University PHD, University of Texas Med-Galv |
| Kim, Jin Hyun | Microbiology-Immunology | Assistant Professor | DVM, Konuk Univ Seoul Korea MS, Konuk Univ Seoul Korea PHD, University of Wisconsin-Madis |
| Macaluso, Kevin Robert | Microbiology-Immunology | Professor | BS, Colorado State University MS, Sul Ross State University PHD, Oklahoma State University |
| Rayner, Jonathan O | Microbiology-Immunology | Associate Professor | BS, University of Delaware PHD, Colorado State University |
| Schuler, Anne Michelle | Microbiology-Immunology | Professor | DVM, Auburn University PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham |
| Shea, Allyson Elizabeth | Microbiology-Immunology | Assistant Professor | BS, University of SC-Columbia BS, University of SC-Columbia PHD, University of Florida |
Pharmacology
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mehdi, Abu Bakr | Pharmacology | Professor | BS, Univ de Salamanca MD, Univ de Salamanca MD, Crimean St Medical University PHD, Crimean St Medical University |
| Bauer, Natalie Renee Norwood | Pharmacology | Associate Professor | BS, Delta State University PHD, University of South Alabama |
| Gillespie, Mark N | Pharmacology | Professor | BS, University of Kentucky PHD, University of Kentucky |
| Langley, Raymond Julian | Pharmacology | Associate Professor | BA, University of New Mexico PHD, University of New Mexico |
| Pastukh, Viktor Mykolayovych | Pharmacology | Instructor | MS, Kiev State Linguistic Univ PHD, Palladin Institute |
| Rich, Thomas C. | Pharmacology | Professor | BA, Georgia Inst of Tech - Main PHD, Vanderbilt University |
Physiology and Cell Biology
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexeyev, Mikhail F | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | BS, Ukraine National Univ PHD, National Agri Univ Ukraine |
| Bruder, Thiago | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Assistant Professor | BS, UNIFAC - Botucatu Education Association MS, Uni de Sao Paulo PHD, Uni de Sao Paulo |
| Cohen, Michael V | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | AB, Harvard University MD, Harvard University |
| Francis, Christopher Michael | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Associate Professor | BS, Auburn University PHD, University of South Alabama |
| Lee, Ji Young | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Assistant Professor | MD, Pusan National University PHD, Elmezzi School of Molecular Me |
| Lin, Mike | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | BS, Univ of British Columbia MS, Loma Linda University PHD, Loma Linda University |
| Meegan, Jamie Erin | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Assistant Professor | BS, Trine University PHD, University of South Florida |
| Sayner, Sarah L. | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | PHD, Univ of South Alabama - COM |
| Stevens, Troy | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | BS, Chadron State College PHD, Colorado State University |
| Taylor, Mark S. | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | BS, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham PHD, University of South Alabama |
| Weber, David Scott | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | BS, Loras College PHD, Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Wilson, Emily | Physiology & Cell Biology - MD | Professor | AA, Emory University BS, Utah State University MS, Utah State University PHD, Emory University |