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Interdisciplinary Research Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Program

The focus of this program is Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research that fosters an environment of excellence and support for faculty and student research. The main objectives of the MBRS Program are to: (a) improve and expand the institution's biomedical research capability; (b) increase the number of minority faculty and further develop minority faculty expertise in biomedical research; (c) increase the number and quality of minority students with research skills applicable to careers in biomedical sciences.

More specifically, investigators conduct biomedical research in areas relative to environmental toxicology, biophysical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, medical entomology, biochemistry and medical microbiology. Facilities for all management and research activities are provided through the University's School of Science and Technology. The Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry continue to provide speciality laboratories for faculty/student research.

Jackson State University has been funded competitively by this program since its inception since 1972.

Source of Support: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS-NIH)

Contact: Hiroyasu Tachikawa, Ph.D.
htachi@ccaix.jsums.edu

Admin Assistant - Ms. Maxime Simpson
PO Box 17910
Jackson, MS 39217
601-979-2171
f 601-979-5842