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Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical medical research integrates various disciplines to understand human health, utilizing advanced technologies to identify disease biomarkers and personalize treatments. This interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation and improves patient outcomes, addressing global health challenges.

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Biomedical Science Research Faculty Directory

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  •   Adam Gromley, Ph. D.

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    Professor of Molecular/Cellular Biology

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    PubMed

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Analyzing the Role of Centrosome Protein in the Development of Melanoma.
      • Analysis of Expression Levels of Key Centrosome Proteins in Cultured Sarcoma Cell Lines of Varied Origin.
    •   Contact Information

      Hamilton Math & Science Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6698
      Office Location: 433
      Email: adam.gromley@lmunet.edu

  •   Zeynep Gromley, Ph. D.

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    Chair of Molecular Sciences

    Professor of Biochemistry

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Investigation of Mutations in the HECTD1 Gene in Various Epithelial Cancer Cell Lines.
    •   Contact Information

      Hamilton Math & Science Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6792
      Office Location: 429
      Email: zeynep.gromley@lmunet.edu

  •   Bradley Fleenor, Ph. D.

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    Director of Research

    Associate Professor of Physiology

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Cardiovascular hemodynamic studies using adult subjects
      • Cardiology retrospective data projects.
    •   Contact Information

      DCOM Building

      Phone: 423-869-6429
      Office Location: 214
      Email:  bradley.fleenor@lmunet.edu

  •   Natalie Freeman, Ph.D.

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    Assistant Dean of Research

    Associate Professor of Biochemistry

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • 3D printing models
      • Zebra fish models
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5737
      Office Location: 237
      Email: natalie.freeman@lmunet.edu

  •   Stan Kunigelis, Ph.D.

    Director of Math & Sciences Imaging & Analysis

    Professor of Physiology

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      Laboratory Projects
      • Ultrastructural analysis of zooplankton morphology
      • Diversity as indices of estuarine health
    •   Laboratory projects
      • Ultrastructural analysis of zooplankton morphology
      • Diversity as indices of estuarine health
    •   Contact Information

      DCOM Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6818
      Office Location: 217
      Email: stan.kunigelis@lmunet.edu

  •   Lindsey Miller, Ph. D.

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    Director of Research, DCOM Knoxville

    Associate Professor of Physiology

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Correlation of perceived stress and physical activity on central and brachial blood pressures.
      • Cardiac rehabilitation.
      • Cardiology retrospective data projects.
      Laboratory Projects
      • Cardiometabolic studies
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5720
      Office Location: 235
      Email: lindsey.miller@lmunet.edu

  •   Debasis Mondal, Ph. D.

    Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Disease

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Laboratory projects investigating DMSO and COD-ME on prostate and pancreatic cancer cell lines.
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5715
      Office Location: 238
      Email: debasis.mondal@lmunet.edu

  •   Domenico Palazzolo, Ph.D.

    Professor of Physiology

    PubMed

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      Laboratory Projects
      • Electronic cigarette (E-CIG) inhaled aerosol and potential dangers
    •   Contact Information

      Hamilton Math & Science Bldg

      Phone: 423-869-6680
      Office Location: 430
      Email: domenico.palazzolo@lmunet.edu

  •   Mohammed Sayed, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

    •   Research and Scholarly Activity Interests
      • Delayed Administration of Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor (AT2R) Agonist Compound 21 Prevents the Development of Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment in Diabetes Through the Modulation of Microglia Polarization
    •   Contact Information

      WKNOX Bldg 1

      Phone: 865-338-5761
      Office Location: 239
      Email: mohammed.sayed@lmunet.edu