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. Ramzi M. Kafoury
Office: JAP Science Building – Rm 408
Email: ramzi.kafoury@jsums.edu
Phone: (601) 979-3467
Fax: (601) 979-5853
Education
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, Section of Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care, and Environmental Medicine, 1998
- Sc.D., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Molecular Toxicology and Environmental Health, 1997
- M.P.H., American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, Epidemiology and Health Education, 1985
- B.Sc., American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, Biology and Environmental Science, 1983
Research Interests
- Air pollution and lung toxicology
- Environmental systems biology approach to understanding asthma and other environmentally-induced disease
- Gene-environment interaction
- Air quality and public health determinants
- Signal transduction and cell function regulation
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
