Jillian L Pope
- jillian.pope@famu.edu
- PHONE
- 850-599-8828
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- Biology
Dyson, Rm. #222
Tuesday • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday Online (via Zoom) • 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
BSC 1010 General Biology I • Mon. Wed. Fri. — 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
BSC 1010 L General Biology I Lab • Tu. — 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
BSC 1005 Intro to Biological Sciences • Mon. Wed. — 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
BSC 1005 Intro to Biological Sciences • Tu. Th. — 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
My research focuses on uncovering the mechanisms that drive inflammation and tumor development, as well as those that promote the progression of primary carcinomas to metastatic disease. Ultimately, my goal is to identify new therapeutic targets and strategies that can improve outcomes for patients. I am particularly interested in the molecular and microbial factors that shape intestinal health and disease, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. My current work explores how plant extracts and phytochemicals influence the survival and activity of intestinal microbes, offering insights into how natural compounds can impact gut health and disease progression. Beyond human health, I also investigate the roles of microbes within broader ecosystems, such as aquaponic systems. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to mentoring and training the next generation of scientists, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific excellence.
- Cancer Biology
- Host-Microbe Interactions
- Research Training and Education
- Ph.D. in Cancer Biology • 2014
Vanderbilt University - M.S. in Chemistry • 2007
Florida A&M University - B.S. in Chemistry • 2004
Florida A&M University
- Assistant Professor • 2021 - Present
Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL - Instructor • 2019 - 2021
Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL - Adjunct Professor • 2015 - 2019
Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL - Postdoctoral Research Associate • 2014 - 2019
University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL
- 2025 - NSF Grant 2514451 (Co-PI) CREST Phase II: ($7.5M)
- 2025 - HBCU-Stanford Medicine Faculty Fellow Research Program
- 2024 - Nominated for Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year
- 2022 - FAMU CaRE2 Early-Stage Investigator Award
- 2023 - UC Berkeley-FAMU Microbiome Research Opportunity (Co-PI)
- 2022 - Invited Talk and Discussion Leader, Microbiology of the Built Environment, Gordon Research Conference
- 2021 - NIHMDS U54MD007582 RCMI Pilot grant (PI) ($50,000)
- 2019 - Nominated for Adjunct Excellence Award by Department Chair, Santa Fe College
- 2015 - NIH RO1 Research Supplement Award (Postdoc) (DK73338)
- Complete list of published works can also be found on PubMed
- 2025 - Outstanding Mentorship Certificate - FAMU NSF REU Program
- 2024 - Award for Outstanding Service as a Research Faculty Mentor - BRIDGES to Baccalaureate Research Training, FAMU
- 2024 - 1st place Top Research Award/Oral Presentation, FL-AGEP Research Symposium, Miami, FL
- 2018 - Judge Travel Award, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
- BSC 1005 Intro to Biological Sciences
- BSC 1005L Intro to Biological Sciences Lab
- BSC 1005E Intro to Biological Sciences - Online
- BSC 1010 General Biology I Lecture
- BSC 1010L General Biology I Lab
- BSC 1010E General Biology I Online
- ASI 1910 Academic Support
