Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Program Director: Fred 'Ted' Bertrand, PhD
The B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into the biomedical science workforce or for graduate and professional study in the health professions. Many of the prerequisites for admission to identified graduate programs can be incorporated into the student's program of study. This allows students to create a tailored undergraduate educational experience to prepare for further study in an area of choice such as physician assistant studies, medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, biotechnology, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, and many more. A practicum is not required in the BMD curriculum but if a student chooses to complete a practicum a Background Check and Drug Screening will be required.
Admission Requirements
Students intending to enroll in the B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program must meet all UAB undergraduate admission and academic requirements. The following additional requirements also apply and must be met prior to acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences program.
Program Admission from High School
- Must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a grade point average of a 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for admission.
- Must have earned an ACT Composite Score of 22 (or SAT equivalent) or higher.
- BMD may accept test optional per UAB Admissions guidance. Please contact UAB Admissions for most current test optional guidance.
- Must place in College English 101 or higher.
Program Admission from Community College or University, including UAB, and Degree-Seeking Post-Baccalaureate
- Must meet all UAB undergraduate admission and academic requirements.
- If accepted, complete the UAB Student Health and Wellness Immunization Form and provide proof of medical coverage.
- Must place in College EH 101 or higher.
- Must hold a 2.75 or higher Overall GPA on a 4.0 scale for admission to the Biomedical Sciences Program.
Other Biomedical Sciences Program Requirements
- Grades of C or better are required for any Biomedical Sciences curriculum requirements, including core courses, prerequisites, and corequisite courses.
- A minimum of 2.75 Overall GPA and 2.00 UAB institutional GPA must be maintained to remain enrolled in the B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program.
- A background check and drug screening may be required prior to any practicum or lab placement.
Application Procedure
Applicants are accepted at any time, and students may be enrolled during any term. Applicants can apply online at https://www.uab.edu/admissions/apply.
Contact Information
Email: BMD@uab.edu
Web address: uab.edu/bmd
The Biomedical Sciences (BMD) program partners with several graduate programs to provide students with enhanced opportunities to prepare for graduate professional education.
B.S. in Biomedical Sciences to M.S. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science Fast Track
Qualified BMD juniors must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0, a minimum grade of C or higher on all coursework, and a demonstrated interest in Medical Laboratory Science. Students are required to complete the internal BMD to MLS Fast Track application. In consultation with the MLS program manager and BMD advisor, BMD students admitted to the Medical Laboratory Science Fast Track will take selected graduate level courses to meet BMD degree and/or elective requirements. For more information, contact BMD@uab.edu. Background Check and Drug Screening required.
B.S. in Biomedical Sciences to M.S. Degree in Biotechnology Fast Track
Qualified BMD juniors must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and a demonstrated interest in Biotechnology. In consultation with the BT program manager and the BMD advisor, BMD students who are admitted to the Biotechnology Fast Track will take a total of 6 credit hours of BT courses to fulfill BMD degree or elective requirements: BT 650, BT 651, BT 652, and BT 676 (1 credit hour, taken over 3 semesters). For more information, contact BMD@uab.edu. Background Check and Drug Screening required.
B.S. in Biomedical Sciences to M.S. Degree in Health Physics Fast Track
Qualified BMD juniors must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and a demonstrated interest in Health Physics. In consultation with the Health Physics program manager and BMD advisor, BMD students admitted to the Health Physics Fast Track will take selected graduate level courses to meet BMD degree or elective requirements. For more information, contact BMD@uab.edu. Background Check and Drug Screening required.
Early Acceptance Program with PharmD Degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
This opportunity is available for BMD majors prior to their third year of study, who are interested in obtaining a doctorate in Pharmacy after graduation. Students who qualify for admission into both the BMD program and the LECOM EAP program and maintain qualifying EAP LECOM credentials until completion of the BMD program will be admitted into LECOM PharmD program. Contact the BMD program director at BMD@uab.edu for more information.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biomedical Sciences
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Curriculum | 41 | |
| First Year Experience | ||
| Experience the University Transition 1 | ||
| Chemistry Requirements | ||
| CH 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 125 | General Chemistry I HONORS | |
| CH 116 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CH 126 | General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory | |
| CH 117 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| or CH 127 | General Chemistry II HONORS | |
| CH 118 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| or CH 128 | General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory | |
| CH 235 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 245 | Organic Chemistry I Honors | |
| CH 235R | Organic Chemistry I Recitation | 0 |
| or CH 245R | Organic Chemistry I Honors Recitation | |
| CH 236 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CH 246 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors) | |
| CH 237 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| or CH 247 | Organic Chemistry II Honors | |
| CH 237R | Organic Chemistry II Recitation | 0 |
| or CH 247R | Organic Chemistry II Honors Recitation | |
| CH 238 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| or CH 248 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors) | |
| Nutrition Requirement | 3 | |
| Nutrition and Health | ||
| Statistics Requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business Statistics | ||
| Statistics for Managers | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Biostatistics Honors | ||
| Introduction to Business Statistics | ||
| Biomedical Science Requirements | ||
| BMD 203 | Contemporary Issues and the Literature in Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
| BMD 310 | Clinical Anatomy and Histology | 4 |
| BMD 315 | Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions I | 4 |
| BMD 317 | Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions II | 4 |
| BMD 320 | Survey of Cell Biology for Health Professions | 3 |
| BMD 330 | Clinical Microbiology for Health Professions | 3 |
| BMD 380 | Research Methods and Scientific Literacy for the Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
| BMD 410 | Clinical Biochemistry for Health Professions | 3 |
| BMD 420 | Pathophysiology for Health Professions | 4 |
| BMD 430 | Clinical Immunology for Health Professions | 3 |
| BMD 440 | Human Genetics for Health Professions | 3 |
| Electives 2 | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
- 1
Or equivalent, University approved FYE course.
- 2
Students may take 200-level or higher courses not already in the curriculum to fulfill elective hours. Students should work with their advisors to choose electives that align with their future educational and professional goals.
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Students must graduate with a minimum of 121 semester hours.
Example Program of Study for a Major in Biomedical Sciences
The following is a sample four year plan. Plans may vary based on the following: AP/IB credit, dual enrollment credit, transfer courses, test scores, etc. Students are required to work with their BMD academic advisors to develop a plan that aligns with their educational history and goals.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| Academic Foundations: Writing | 3 | Academic Foundations: Writing | 3 |
| Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy1 | 3 | Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry3 | 4 |
| Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry2 | 4 | Thinking Broadly: Humans & their Societies | 3 |
| Local Beginnings: HRP 101 | 3 | BY 123 & 123L | 4 |
| 13 | 14 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| Academic Foundations: Reasoning | 3 | CH 237 & 237R & CH 2385 | 4 |
| Academic Foundations: Communicating in the Modern World | 3 | City as a Classroom | 3 |
| CH 235 & 235R & CH 2364 | 4 | BMD 203 | 3 |
| BY 124 & 124L | 4 | BMD 310 | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| Thinking Broadly: History & Meaning | 3 | Statistics7 | 3 |
| Thinking Broadly: Creative Arts | 3 | BMD 317 | 4 |
| BMD 315 | 4 | NTR 222 | 3 |
| BMD 320 | 3 | Thinking Broadly8 | 3 |
| Elective6 | 3 | Elective9 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BMD 330 | 3 | BMD 420 | 4 |
| BMD 380 | 3 | BMD 430 | 3 |
| BMD 410 | 3 | BMD 440 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total credit hours: 121 | |||
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MA 106 or higher
- 2
CH 115, CH 115R, and CH 116 (General Chemistry I) or CH 125, CH 125R, and CH 126 (General Chemistry I Honors)
- 3
CH 117, CH 117R, and CH 118 (General Chemistry II) or CH 127, CH 127R, and CH 128 (General Chemistry II Honors)
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Select from History & Meaning, Creative Arts or Humans & their Societies (sequence)
- 9
Proposed Program of Study for a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a Minor in Biotechnology
| Freshman | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | ||
| Academic Foundations: Writing | 3 | Academic Foundations: Writing | 3 | ||
| Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy1 | 3 | BY 123 & 123L | 4 | ||
| Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry2 | 4 | Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry3 | 4 | ||
| HRP 101 (Local Beginnings) | 3 | Thinking Broadly: Humans & Their Societies | 3 | ||
| 13 | 14 | ||||
| Sophomore | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| Academic Foundations: Reasoning | 3 | CH 237 & 237R & CH 238 | 4 | BTR 412 | 3 |
| BMD 203 | 3 | City as a Classroom | 3 | ||
| CH 235 & 235R & CH 236 | 4 | Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World | 3 | ||
| BY 124 & 124L | 4 | BMD 310 | 4 | ||
| BMD 215 | 2 | ||||
| 14 | 16 | 3 | |||
| Junior | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| Thinking Broadly: History & Meaning | 3 | Statistics | 3 | BT 451 | 3 |
| Thinking Broadly: Creative Arts | 3 | BMD 317 | 4 | ||
| BMD 315 | 4 | NTR 222 | 3 | ||
| BMD 320 | 3 | Thinking Broadly (Options Available)4 | 3 | ||
| BT 470 | 3 | BMD 300 | 2 | ||
| 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
| Senior | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | ||
| BMD 330 | 3 | BMD 420 | 4 | ||
| BMD 380 | 3 | BMD 430 | 3 | ||
| BMD 410 | 3 | BMD 440 | 3 | ||
| BMD 400 | 2 | Minor Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| 14 | 13 | ||||
| Total credit hours: 121 | |||||
Minor in Biotechnology
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BMD 215 | Foundations of Biotechnology for Health Professions | 2 |
| BMD 300 | Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology I | 2 |
| BMD 400 | Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology II | 2 |
| BT 451 | Principles of Biotechnology - Systems Biology and Pharmacology | 3 |
| BT 470 | Bench to Commercialization Part 1 | 3 |
| BTR 412 | Integrated Topics in Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
Please choose one of the options below: | ||
| Principles of Biotechnology - Amino Acid Technology | ||
| Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Practicum in Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minor in Biomedical Sciences
All courses (including prerequisites) must be completed with a grade of C or better and students must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA. Please contact BMD@uab.edu for more information on the BMD minor.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CH 115 & CH 116 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CH 117 & CH 118 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| BY 123 & 123L | Introductory Biology I and Introductory Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BY 124 & 124L | Introductory Biology II and Introductory Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BMD 315 | Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions I | 4 |
| BMD 317 | Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions II | 4 |
| Choose 3-4 Semester Hours of BMD/CDS Elective Courses | 3-4 | |
| Clinical Anatomy and Histology | ||
| Survey of Cell Biology for Health Professions | ||
| Clinical Microbiology for Health Professions | ||
| Clinical Biochemistry for Health Professions | ||
| Pathophysiology for Health Professions | ||
| Clinical Immunology for Health Professions | ||
| Microbiology Lab for Health Professions | ||
| Total Hours | 27-28 | |
Courses
BMD 150. Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences. 1 Hour.
Introduction to career paths within the Biomedical Sciences. Topics will address student needs and interests and current trends in the Biomedical Sciences. Emphasis will be placed on developing an individualized educational plan based on a student's academic and professional interests.
BMD 201. Contemporary Issues in Biomedical Sciences. 2 Hours.
A survey of current policy topics and industry trends in biomedical sciences, health, and medicine.
BMD 202. Survey of the Biomedical Sciences Literature. 1 Hour.
Techniques for searching, retrieving, reading, and analyzing the expert information used by biomedical researchers and health professions practitioners.
BMD 203. Contemporary Issues and the Literature in Biomedical Sciences. 3 Hours.
Synthesizing contemporary topics in biomedical sciences with techniques for searching, retrieving, reading, and analyzing expert information.
BMD 215. Foundations of Biotechnology for Health Professions. 2 Hours.
An introduction to the field of biotechnology, focusing on the intersection of science, regulation, and strategies of drug development in the health professions.
Prerequisites: BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and BY 124 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 203 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 300. Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology I. 2 Hours.
Basic laboratory techniques in biotechnology utilizing a lab notebook, basic lab instruments, and making solutions. Basic molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques used in studying gene regulation.
Prerequisites: BMD 320 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 310. Clinical Anatomy and Histology. 4 Hours.
Exploration of the functional anatomy of the human body through gross and microscopic studies of cells, tissues, and organ systems; survey of body systems; correlations between the structures and functions of the body's various systems; association of major embryonic developmental events with functional gross anatomy.
Prerequisites: BY 124 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 235 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or CH 245 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 236 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 315. Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions I. 4 Hours.
Basic concepts of physiology and pharmacology related to human organ systems and drug categories; human physiological principles and their application to pharmacology; membrane physiology, muscle physiology, physiology of the autonomic nervous system and the cardiovascular system; application of physiologic principles to drug pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics models.
Prerequisites: (CH 115 [Min Grade: C] or CH 125 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 116 [Min Grade: C] or CH 126 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 118 [Min Grade: C] or CH 128 [Min Grade: C]) and BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and BY 124 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 235 [Min Grade: C] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C] and CH 236 [Min Grade: C]) and BMD 310 [Min Grade: C] and CH 237 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or CH 247 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 238 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 317. Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology for Health Professions II. 4 Hours.
Basic concepts of physiology and pharmacology related to human organ systems and drug categories; human physiological principles and their application to pharmacology; renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems; application of physiological principles to drug pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics models.
Prerequisites: BMD 315 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 320. Survey of Cell Biology for Health Professions. 3 Hours.
Molecular and cellular biosciences from a highly-integrated systems perspective; principles of eukaryotic cell structure and function, macromolecules, gene expression, signaling, division, differentiation, energy transformation and metabolism in cells; endocytosis, intramembrane transport, protein targeting, organelle biosynthesis, protein sorting, exocytosis, cell shape, motility, and cell-to-cell interaction; signal transduction processes and cellular functions required for cell growth and programmed cell death.
Prerequisites: (CH 115 [Min Grade: C] or CH 125 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 116 [Min Grade: C] or CH 126 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 118 [Min Grade: C] or CH 128 [Min Grade: C]) and BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and BY 124 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and (CH 235 [Min Grade: C] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C] and CH 236 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 237 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or CH 247 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 238 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 330. Clinical Microbiology for Health Professions. 3 Hours.
Clinically-based study of bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology and the human host response to each; mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and complex interactions with the host that produce symptoms of disease.
Prerequisites: (CH 115 [Min Grade: C] or CH 125 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 116 [Min Grade: C] or CH 126 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 118 [Min Grade: C] or CH 128 [Min Grade: C]) and BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and BY 124 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 320 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 331. Microbiology Lab for Health Professions. 1 Hour.
Practice of laboratory safety, correct operation of a compound light microscope, preparation and interpretation of various stains, cultivate, isolate and identify pathogenic microorganisms, and perform and interpret simple serologic assays.
Prerequisites: BMD 330 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 345. Foundations of Patient Interaction. 3 Hours.
This course introduces undergraduate students to the humanistic, ethical, and practical dimensions of patient care. Combining classroom and laboratory instruction with interactive clinical case presentations, role-play, team simulations, and guest lectures, students will develop essential skills in bedside manner, taking patient history, medical ethics, and patient
advocacy.
Prerequisites: BMD 317 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 380. Research Methods and Scientific Literacy for the Biomedical Sciences. 3 Hours.
Introduction to basic research methodology; review of statistical methods in health professions research. Emphasis will be given to preparing students to critically evaluate medical and scientific literature as well as web-based materials.
Prerequisites: BMD 203 [Min Grade: C] and MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 168 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 400. Laboratory Techniques in Biotechnology II. 2 Hours.
Laboratory techniques used in biotechnology, including cloning genes into an expression vector; transforming into E. coli; and transfection into mammalian cells for study of gene regulation and expression.
Prerequisites: BMD 300 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 410. Clinical Biochemistry for Health Professions. 3 Hours.
Current concepts of human biochemistry and molecular biology; protein structure and function, enzymes, intermediary metabolism, biosynthesis of lipids, and utilization of lipids; special emphasis on the molecular basis of inherited genetic diseases, acquired diseases, and clinically-related biochemistry.
Prerequisites: (CH 235 [Min Grade: C] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 236 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 238 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 320 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 420. Pathophysiology for Health Professions. 4 Hours.
Problem-oriented capstone study of general disease processes and the major subdivisions of general pathology: cellular adaptations, tissue injury and renewal, neoplasia, environmental and nutritional pathology, and pediatric disorders; cellular alterations and inflammation, genetic, immunological, nutritional and circulatory disorders; effects of infection, chemical and physical agents, blood and vascular diseases, neoplasia and aging as they apply to selected organ systems.
Prerequisites: BMD 317 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 380 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 430. Clinical Immunology for Health Professions. 3 Hours.
Basic immunology and the fundamental principles relating to the immune response in normal and disease states; antigens, antibodies, cells and structures of the immune system; process of immunity, allergies, transplantation and diseases; emphasis on the genetics, mechanisms, and regulation of the immune system in human health and disease.
Prerequisites: BMD 320 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 330 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BMD 410 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 440. Human Genetics for Health Professions. 3 Hours.
Upper level exploration of molecular basis and clinical presentations of human genetic disorders using a systems based approach; analysis relevant to clinical diagnosis and disease monitoring; ethical and moral issues associated with gathering and use of genetic information for non-medical activities; high level predictions of genetic evolution.
Prerequisites: BMD 320 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)
BMD 475. Capstone Experience in the Biomedical Sciences. 2-4 Hours.
Mentored capstone project to explore an area of student interest demonstrating curriculum integration. The capstone project should culminate in a formal scholarly work. Senior Standing required.
Prerequisites: BMD 315 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 317 [Min Grade: C] and BMD 320 [Min Grade: C]
BMD 478. Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences. 1-4 Hour.
Exploration of current issues in Biomedical Sciences.
BMD 490. Directed Readings in Biomedical Sciences. 1-3 Hour.
Directed readings and/or literature review under the direction of a faculty member. Approval of faculty sponsor and program director required.
BMD 495. Practicum in Biomedical Sciences. 1-6 Hour.
Course combines the practical workplace experience gained through an internship or service learning activity with a seminar component to guide reflective assessment of the total experience. Approval of faculty sponsor and program director required.
BMD 497. Directed Biomedical Sciences Research Studies. 1-6 Hour.
Students will conduct a field, laboratory, or literary study project culminating in a formal paper and/or presentation as directed by the supervising instructor. Approval of faculty sponsor and program director required.
Faculty
| Bertrand, Fred "Ted", Professor and Program Director of Biomedical Sciences, 2014, PhD (UAB) |
| Estes, Jr., Norman Robert, Associate Professor, 2015, PhD (UAB) |
| Gibbs, Victoria K., Associate Professor, 2023, PhD (UAB) |
| Giordano-Mooga, Samantha, Associate Professor, 2017, PhD (UAB) |
| Hanson, Pamela, Professor, 2024, PhD (Emory University) |
| Jones, Bobby, Instructor, 2024, PhD (Meharry Medical College) |
| Li, Wei, Professor, 2017, PhD (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale) |
| Loyd, Christine, Assistant Professor, 2019, PhD (University of Cincinnati) |
| Wright, Tyler, Assistant Professor, 2018, PhD (UAB) |