
Stan A. Baldwin, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Science and Mathematics; Professor of Biological Sciences; Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Credentials
- B.S., Mathematics, Asbury College
- M.Div., Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary
- M.A., Philosophy, University of Kentucky
- Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
- Postdoctoral research, Ohio State University College of Medicine
Courses Taught
- Medical Physiology (BIO 412/5412)
- Human Neuroanatomy (BIO 425/5425)
Contact
- Email: sbaldwin@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3321
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/u/sbaldwin
- Office: Medical Sciences Building 220
- Mail: Box 4045, Clinton, MS 39058

Beth Barlow, Ph.D.
Sadler Professor of Biological Sciences
Chair, Biological Sciences; Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
- M.C.S., Mississippi College
- M.S., Mississippi College,
- Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Courses Taught
- Vertebrate Histology (BIO 403/5403)
- Human Gross Anatomy (BIO 410/5410)
- Embryology (BIO 409/5409)
- Methods of Science Teaching (BIO 435)
Contact
- Email: babarlow@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3972
- Homepage:https://www.mc.edu/faculty/babarlow
- Office: Hederman 104

Mary Darby Jackson
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., Mississippi State University
- Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical University
Courses Taught
- Microbiology (BIO 251)
- Medical Microbiology (BIO 417)
Contact
- Email: mjacskon6@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3936
- Homepage:
- Office: Medical Sciences Building 215

Christopher Weeks, M.D.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., Mississippi College
- M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Courses Taught
- Biology 1 (Bio 111)
- Biology 403/5403 Histology
Contact
- Email: ccweeks@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.7773
- Homepage:https://www.mc.edu/faculty/CCWeeks
- Office: Hederman 106

Jerry Reagan, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Credentials
- B.A., Mars Hill College
- Ph.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Postdoctoral Fellowship. Dartmouth Medical School
Courses Taught
- Cell Biology (BIO 305)
- Cell and Genetics Lab (BIO 307)
- Human Gross Anatomy (BIO 410/5410)
- Medical Physiology II (BIO 413/5413)
Contact
- Email: reagan@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3579
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/reagan
- Office: Hederman 203

Stephanie Carmicle, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Credentials
- B.S., Xavier University
- Ph.D., Tulane University
- Post-doctoral studies, UMMC in Microbiology and Immunology
- Post-doctoral studies, University of North Carolina
Courses Taught
- Genetics (BIO 306)
- Cell Biology & Genetics Lab (BIO 307)
- Molecular Biology (BIO 329)
Contact
- Email: carmicle@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3872
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/carmicle
- Office: Nelson - Basement

Angela Reiken, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., University of Alabama
- Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Post-doctoral studies, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Courses Taught
- Cell Biology (BIO 305)
- Cell Biology & Genetics Lab (BIO 307)
- Molecular Biology (BIO 329)
Contact
- Email: reiken@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3300
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/reiken
- Office: Medical Sciences Building 216

Bill Stark, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- M.S., North Texas State University
- Ph.D., University of Utah
Courses Taught
- Biology I (BIO 111) and II (BIO 112)
- Ecology (BIO 321)
- Entomology (BIO 401)
- Systematic Zoology (BIO 331)
- Contemporary Issues in Biology
Contact
- Email: stark@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3340
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/stark
- Office: Hederman 209

Frank Hensley, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Credentials
- B.S., Baylor University
- M.S., University of Florida
- Ph.D., University of Florida
Courses Taught
- Plants and People, lecture (Bio 105) and lab (Bio 106)
- Biology II (Bio 112)
- Wildlife Biology (Bio 6504)
Contact
- Email: fhensley@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.7355
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/fhensley
- Office: Hederman 206
- Mail: Box 4045, Clinton, MS 39058

Erick Bourassa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., Psychology, Wilkes University
- Ph.D. Pharmacology, University of Mississippi
Courses Taught
- Histology (Bio 403/5403)
- Cell Physiology (Bio 6305)
Medical Physiology II (Bio 413/5413)
Contact
- Email: eabourassa@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.7817
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/EABourassa
- Office: MCC 105

Joseph Kazery, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S., Biology, University of Mississippi
- M.S., Biology, Mississippi College
- Ph.D., Biology, Jackson State University
Courses Taught
- Biology 1 and 2 labs (BIO 111 and 112)
- Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIO 203 and 204)
Contact
- Email: kazery@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.7392
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/kazery
- Office: MCC111A

Jana Thoma, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
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Ph.D University of Louisiana -Lafayette
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M.Sc The University of Southern Mississippi -Gulf Coast Research laboratory
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B. S Berry College
Courses Taught
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Courses Taught
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Biology II
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Marine Biology
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Systematic Zoology
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Environmental Biology
Contact
- Email: jthoma@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3339
- Homepage: https://www.mc.edu/faculty/u/jthoma
- Office: Hederman 209

Courtney Thompson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Credentials
- B.S. in Biology and Psychology, William Carey University
- Ph.D. University of Mississippi Medical University
Courses Taught:
- General Microbiology (BIO 414)
Contact
- Email: cthompson6@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3495
- Homepage:
- Office: Medical Sciences Building 217

Mrs. Sue Caldwell
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Contact
- Email: scaldwell@mc.edu
- Phone: 601.925.3300
- Office: Hederman 104
- Mail: Box 4045, Clinton, MS 39058