James Alb

James Alb, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), affiliated with the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology within the UNC School of Medicine. His research focuses on mouse genetic models of melanoma and medical education. He holds a BS in Biology from Purdue University, an MS in Microbiology from the University of Illinois, and a PhD in Cell Biology from the University of Alabama Birmingham, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science (Biology), Purdue University
• Master of Science (Microbiology), University of Illinois
• Doctor of Philosophy (Cell Biology), University of Alabama Birmingham
• Postdoctoral Training, University of Alabama Birmingham
• Research Interests:
• Development of mouse models to study melanoma progression and therapeutic responses
• Pedagogical strategies in medical school curricula
• Contact:
• Office: 21-230 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC
• Phone: 919-966-4067