Benjamin Onyeagucha

Dr. Benjamin Onyeagucha is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Biology. He joined MUW in 2019 and focuses on teaching courses such as Cancer Biology, Animal Physiology, Genetics, and General Biology.

Education:

• B.Sc., San Francisco State University
• M.Sc., San Francisco State University
• Ph.D., University of Arizona

Research Interests: His work centers on identifying molecular targets and drivers of cancer, as well as developing biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and treatment. This involves interdisciplinary approaches in molecular biology, genetics, and cellular physiology.

Teaching & Advising: He advises students in the Biology program and teaches foundational and specialized courses, including SEA-PHAGES II (a research-based Biology II module).

Labs/Teams: While specific lab or team names are not mentioned, his research likely aligns with cancer biology and molecular biology initiatives at MUW.