Paul B. Tchounwou, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biology
Professor of Biology


Tel. 601-979-3902
601-979-2586
Fax. (601) 979-2349
Email: paul.b.tchounwou@jsums.edu

School of Science and Technology
College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Special Programs

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Special Programs

The Department of Biology offers a variety of externally funded interdisciplinary research and student/teacher training programs. Some of these programs are offered in collaboration with or by other departments in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

These special programs include:

Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)

Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)

Research Careers for Minority Scholars (RCMS)

Marine Science Program

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program

Bridges to the Baccalaureate Degree Program (BBDP)


Pre-professional Health Careers Program


Minority Institutional Research Training Program (MIRTP)


Allied Health Pre-Entry Program


Minority High School Student and Teacher Research Apprentice Program


Minority Science Improvement Program (MSIP)