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Research Faculty

Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Sciences lead pioneering research in areas ranging from molecular genetics and neuroscience to immunology and regenerative medicine, fostering an environment in which collaboration across disciplines sparks breakthroughs. Committed educators as well as investigators, our faculty mentor the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists through innovative coursework, hands-on laboratory experiences and individualized guidance.

Our mission is to serve the needs of the School of Medicine, the Huntington Tri-State community and West Virginia through excellence in research and teaching.

Gary O. Rankin, PhD
Vice Dean, Research
Interim Chair & Professor, Biomedical Sciences


Biomedical Sciences Faculty

Kristi Aldridge, DC 
Assistant Professor


Subha Arthur, PhD
Associate Professor

Ji Bihl, PhD
Associate Professor

Lydia Bogomolnaya, PhD
Assistant Professor

Alip Borthakur, PhD
Assistant Professor

Bryan Burk, MD 
Instructor

Khew-Voon Chin, PhD
Professor

Beverly Delidow, PhD
Associate Professor

Price E. Dickson, PhD
Assistant Professor

David Gozal, MD, MBA, PhD (Hon)
Professor

Todd L. Green, PhD
Associate Professor

Emine C. Koc, PhD
Associate Professor

Wei Li, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Jiang Liu, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Yongke Lu, PhD
Associate Professor

Sarah Miles, PhD 
Assistant Research Professor 

Daniel Morgan, PhD
Associate Professor

Fatiha Nassir, PhD
Associate Professor

Alejandro Q. Nato, Jr., PhD
Associate Professor

Balasubamanian Palaniappan, PhD 
Assistant Professor

Sneha S. Pillai, PhD
Research Assistant Professor

Nitin Puri, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Gary O. Rankin, PhD
Professor & Chair, Biomedical Sciences

Angela Henderson Redmond, PhD 
Research Assistant Professor 

William C. Risher, PhD
Associate Professor

Maria A. Serrat, PhD
Associate Professor

Soudamani Singh, PhD 
Associate Professor

Komal Sodhi, MD 
Associate Professor

Vincent Sollars, PhD
Associate Professor

Jiang Tian, PhD
Associate Professor 


Jinju Wang, PhD 
Assistant Professor 

Hongwei Yu, PhD 
Professor 

Hong Yue, PhD
Research Assistant Professor