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	Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ph.D, Assistant Professor Ph.D, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India List of Publications Current Courses taught Undergraduate Biochemistry Molecular Biology Human Physiology Molecular Genetics General Biology Graduate Applied Industrial Microbiology Molecular Genetics Molecular Biology Research Interest: ATP synthase: Its role in human health and diseases My lab is involved in understanding the role of ATP synthase in human health and disease. ATP synthase is the fundamental means of cell energy production in animals, plants and almost all microorganisms. The enzyme ATP synthase has been implicated in many disease conditions and is also a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of diseases such as, cancer, mitochondrial diseases, tuberculosis, and bacterial infections. My current interest is focused on three aspects of ATP synthase (1) Molecular modulation and identification of phosphate binding residues in the catalytic sites so as to improve the catalytic and motor function of ATP synthase. The long term goal is to be able to use ATP synthase as a base model in the development of nanomotors for use in nano-medicine. (2) Identification of the genetic suppressors and molecular probes for phosphate binding for ATP generation, and (3) Identification of natural and synthetic compounds such as dietary polyphenols and antimicrobial/antitumor peptides to inhibit ATP synthase. The purpose is to cause apoptosis by depriving tumor cells of ATP and identification of novel potent antimicrobial agents. Contact Info: E-Mail: zulfiqar.ahmad@aamu.edu Telephone: 256.372.4916
	Henderson, Wiley Adjunct B.S (Biology) Alabama A & M University M.S (Science Education) Alabama A & M University Research Interest: Hypertension Contact Info: E-Mail: wiley.henderson@aamu.edu Telephone: 256 372 4923 Office: 307 Carter Hall
	Hopkinson, Sampson, Ph.D Associate Professor B.S Tuskegee University M.S. Tuskegee University Ph.D. Alabama A & M University Current Courses taught: Undergraduate General Botany Cell Biology General Biology Principles of Biology Graduate Plant Anatomy Research Interests: Medicinal properties of Non - Native Plant species, emphasis on anti-diabetic properties Contact Info: E-Mail: sampson.hopkinson@aamu.edu Office: 303 Carter Hall Telephone: 256 372 4914
	Janen, Afef, Ph.D Adjunct Ph.D ( Food Chemistry) Alabama A&M University. Current Courses taught: Undergraduate Bio 101 Lab, Bio 102 Lab, Bio 103 Lab and Bio 102 Lecture. Research interest: application of nanotechnology to food and cytotoxic effect of silver nanoparticles Contact Info: E-mail: ajanen@hotmail.com or afef.janen@gmail.com Telephone: 256-683-5762
	Jones, Jeanette Ph.D Director Center for Biomedical, Behavioral and Envir. Health Research Professor Ph.D (Botany/Medical Mycology)The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH M.Sc. (Botany ,Microbiology, Medical Mycology The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH B.Sc (Biology Education) Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Current Courses taught: Undergraduate Biology Internship Introduction to Health Careers Mycology Biological Seminar/Research Graduate ( Coordinator graduate studies) Medical Mycology Special Topics Research Interest/Experience: The Effects of Chlorination on the Survival of Cells of Candida albicans, an endogenous human pathogen The Growth and Morphology of Piedraia hortae/Loculoascomycete Isolation and Characterization of Enzymes Produced by Fungi that are Potential Human Pathogens. Environmental degradation and decontamination, technologies The Effects of Testing Frequency on Learning Biological Concepts. STEM Education Contact Info: Email: Jeanette.jones@aamu.edu Office: Room 310 B Carter Hall, Telephone: 256-372-4924
	Kale, Purushottam Ph.D Professor Ph.D Radiation Biology, Banaras Hindu University Current Courses taught: Undergraduate Principles of Genetics Embryology Graduate Advanced Genetics Molecular Genetics Problems in Biological Sciences Radiation Biology Contact Info: E-Mail: purushottam.kale@aamu.edu Telephone: 256 372 4903 Office: 207 Carter Hall
	Okafor, Florence, Ph.D (Interim Chair) Associate Professor Ph.D. (Medical Microbiology) University of Nigeria MS (Biology) Alabama A&M University Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Biology/Admin)…UNN B.Sc. (Botany) University of Nigeria STAR Fellow (Health Disparities), UNTHSC Current Courses Taught: Undergraduate: Microbiology & Lab Medical Microbiology & Lab Principles of Immunology& Lab Environmental Health Radiation Biology Graduate: Microbial Physiology& Lab Virology Advanced Immunology Research Interests: Nanoparticle Bio-Production, Cytotoxicity & Biosensors, Alternate Clean / BioEnergy Production Microbial Metabolite Profiling / Bioactive Substances. Microbial Biofilms Contact Info: Email Address: florence.okafor@aamu.edu Telephone & Office Location: (256)372-4926; 314 Carter Hall
	Rankins, Vikerria Adjunct B.S. (Biology) Alabama A&M University M.S. (Biology) Alabama A&M University Current Courses Taught: Undergraduate General Biology and Principles of Biology Contact Info: Email: vikerria.rankins@aamu.edu
	Reese, Latasha Ph.D Instructor B.S (Biology/Sociology) University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S (Physiology) Alabama A & M University Ph.D (Educational Leadership) Nova Southeastern University Current Courses taught: Undergraduate BIO 101L, BIO102 & BIO 102L Research Interest: I. Electrophoretic analysis of body fluids. II. Successful teaching and Learning Strategies. III. Is there a relationship between the alignment between teaching & learning styles and retention of Science students? Contact Info: E-Mail: latasha.reese@aamu.edu Telephone: 256-372-4901 Office: Carter Hall # 203
	Savage, Jacob Ph.D Assistant Professor PhD in Microbiology, Rutgers University Post Doctorial at Stanford Research Institute. Current Courses Taught: Undergraduate Environmental Biology, Parasitology, Principles of Biology, Environmental Health, Invertebrate Zoology, Microbial Ecology, Research Interest: Fermentation Technology Bioenergy Production Exobiology Transdermal drug delivery Contact Info: E-mail address: jacob.savage@att.net Telephone: 256-372-4921 or cell 256-714-6621 Office location: 309 Cater Hall
	Sheeler, Cameron Ph.D Assistant Professor B.S in Zoology from the University of California at Davis Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Postdoctoral Fellow, CIIT Centers For Health Research, Research Triangle Park, NC Current Courses taught: Undergraduate General Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Embryology Embryology Lab Research Interest: Studying the mechanisms of action of the steroid receptors estrogen receptor alpha (ERa) and beta (ERb). Specifically, studying genes and pathways regulated by ERa and ERb and defining the mechanism of action how natural and synthetic environmental endocrine disruptors affect these pathways. Contact Info: Email: Cameron.Sheeler@aamu.edu Office Location: 312 Carter Hall Office phone: 256-372-4922
	Thompson, Toure Ph.D Assistant Professor B. S. 1985 in Economic Biology (Entomology) at Clemson University M. S. 1987 in Entomology at Clemson University Ph. D. 1995 in Entomology at the University of Georgia Current Courses taught: Undergraduate Principles of Biology (Lecture and Lab), General Biology I (Lecture and Lab), General Biology II (Lecture and Lab), Invertebrate Zoology (Lecture and Lab) Research Interest: Foraging behavior and territoriality in the imported fire ants Contact Info: Email - toure.thompson@aamu.edu Office phone (256) 372-4925 Office location 208-A Carter Hall
	Vanterpool, Conwin Ph.D Adjunct Ph.D (Physiology-specialty Neurophysiology) Current Courses taught Undergraduate Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Graduate: Endocrinology Cardiovascular Physiology Pharmacology
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	Jones, Petura Administrative Secretary Part-Time Faculty B.S (Biology)Alabama A&M University M.S.(Biology)Alabama A&M University Current Courses Taught: Undergraduate BIO 101 General Biology & BIO 101L General Biology Lab Contact Info: Email:petura.jones@aamu.edu Telephone:(256) 372-5329 Office: Carter Hall RM. 309-A
	Jones, Willie Laboratory Manager Contact Info: E-Mail: willie.jones@aamu.edu Office: 304 Carter Hall Telephone: 256 372 4915

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