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      • Jon Blevins, Ph.D.
      • Youssef Aachoui, Ph.D.
      • Karl Boehme, Ph.D.
      • Martin Cannon, Ph.D.
      • Mohamed O. Elasri, Ph.D.
      • Craig Forrest, Ph.D.
      • Lu Huang, Ph.D.
      • Clay Jackson-Litteken, Ph.D.
      • Lin-Xi Li, Ph.D.
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      • Mark Smeltzer, Ph.D.
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      • Xuming Zhang, Ph.D.
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        • BD FACS Symphony- 16 Color Self Service Cytometer
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        • Cytek Northern Lights-Full Spectrum Cytometer
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Faculty

Primary Faculty

Our faculty is dedicated to research as well as the education and mentorship of our students.

Meet Our Primary Faculty

Other Faculty

Research Faculty

  • Karen Beenken, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor 501-686-5408
  • Mei Lei, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor 501-526-7937

Secondary Faculty

  • Zhiqiang Qin, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, 501-526-8619

Adjunct Faculty

  • Mark Hart, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, 870-543-7625

Emeritus Faculty

  • Richard Morrison, Ph.D.
  • Usha Ponnappan, Ph.D.
  • Roger Rank, Ph.D.
  • Lee Soderberg, Ph.D.
  • Kevin Young, Ph.D., kyoung.coli@gmail.com
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