Department of BioMolecular Sciences
We are a department of leaders in interdisciplinary life sciences dedicated to improving human and environmental health through education, biological and chemical research, and committed service.
Email:
bmschair@olemiss.eduOffice Location:
Faser HallPhone:
(662) 915-7101
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Our Department
Dedication to Excellence
Cutting-edge research, practical experience, and our commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and personalized mentorship empower students to reach new heights and set the standard for greatness in Bio-molecular science.
Leaving Our Mark on Research
As a graduate student, you will be deeply immersed in research with our faculty. The BMS' faculty and scientists maintain active, funded research programs in a variety of science fields.
Meet The Department
Kristine Willett
- Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Paul Boudreau
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
David Colby
- Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences
Jessica Crawley
- Operations Coordinator II
Robert Doerksen
- Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rama Sarma Gadepalli
- Senior Scientist
Mckenna Garrison
- Associate R&D Biologist
Deborah Gochfeld
- Principal Scientist in National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Professor of Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences and Adjunct Professor of Biology
Sherrie Gussow
- Operations Coordinator II
Katie Heath
- Principal R&D Biologist
Ikhlas Khan
- Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products Research in the
Shabana Khan
- Principal Scientist in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Research Professor in Pharmacognosy
Brenton Laing
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jing Li
- Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Xing Li
- Principal Scientist in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Research Professor in Pharmacognosy
Candace Lowstuter
- Operations Coordinator II
Fakhri Mahdi
- Principal R&D Biologist
Katherine Martin
- Principal Research and Development Biologist
Sushil Mishra
- Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Hang Nguyen
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Rachel Parmelee
- Lecturer
Vitor Pomin
- Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hayley Prescott
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences
John Rimoldi
- Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular Sciences
Gregg Roman
- Professor of Pharmacology in Biomolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Courtney Roper
- Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Joshua Sharp
- Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Research Associate Professor in Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Cole Stevens
- Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
James Stewart
- Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Marc Slattery
- Professor of Pharmacognosy, Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of NIUST
Noa Valcarcel Ares
- Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences
Joshua Zhu
- Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nicole Ashpole
- Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Academic Affairs for Biomolecular Sciences
Karin King Ballering
- Project Coordinator
Eliana Carter
- Associate R&D Biologist
Antim Maurya
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sandeep Misra
- Research Scientist
Alaa Qrareya
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Bakhtyar Sepehri
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Anter Shami
- Senior R&D Chemist
Ajay Sharma
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Our Research Areas
Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis
Carve out your place in two in-demand industries to advance policy, research, and product design.
Environmental Toxicology
Participate in research and educational activities seeking to identify and resolve environmental and human health issues.
Medicinal Chemistry
An interdisciplinary field of chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences. You will be involved in the development of new therapeutics for diseases.
Pharmacognosy
You will research the chemistry and pharmacology of bioactive natural products and their application in disease treatments.
Pharmacology
Research how chemical agents, including potential therapeutic candidates, act on biological systems.
Our Programs
GRAD
Carve out your place in two in-demand industries to advance policy, research, and product design.
- Online
GRAD
Research and solve environmental health issues in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree program, with an emphasis in environmental toxicology.
- Oxford
GRAD
Tackle critical environmental health challenges through innovative research in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in environmental toxicology.
- Oxford
GRAD
Be involved in the development of new therapeutics for diseases in this interdisciplinary pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in medicinal chemistry.
- Oxford
GRAD
Join an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis in medicinal chemistry, where you'll engage in cutting-edge research focused on developing new therapeutics for various diseases. Play a key role in advancing drug discovery and innovation.
- Oxford
GRAD
Research the chemistry and pharmacology of bioactive natural products and their application in disease treatments in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacognosy.
- Oxford
GRAD
Investigate the chemistry and pharmacology of bioactive natural products and their potential in disease treatment through this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in pharmacognosy.
- Oxford
GRAD
Research how chemical agents, including potential therapeutic candidates, act on biological systems in this dynamic pharmaceutical sciences degree, with an emphasis in pharmacology.
- Oxford
GRAD
Explore how chemical agents, including potential therapeutic candidates, interact with biological systems in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in pharmacology.
- Oxford
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