Following more than a decade as Associate Dean and distinguished service in an interim capacity for over a year, J. Christopher States, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Vice Dean for Research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM). Dr. States has dedicated years of his career to pharmacology and toxicology research, specializing in arsenic toxicology, DNA repair, and the development of mitosis-disrupting drugs for cancer chemotherapy.

“My passion for research has guided me through my career in medicine, and it is an honor to assume the role as Vice Dean for Research,” shared Dr. States. “It is through research that we can make a real difference in patient outcomes as we work to understand some of the most intriguing diseases and conditions that we are seeing in medicine today. I aim to continue supporting the initiatives of our faculty and learners who are conducting groundbreaking research each and every day.”

Dr. States received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from State University of New York at Buffalo before receiving his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Pathology from Albany Medical College, Union University. Since 1999, Dr. States has been an excellent example of what it means to be both an educator and a researcher at ULSOM. Dr. States has inspired generations of medical and graduate students through his dedication to research and its application in clinical practice, teaching within  the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,  Department of Radiation Oncology and the School of Public Health and Information Science, demonstrating his well-rounded and holistic passion for higher education.

“This appointment is a testament to the excellent leadership Dr. States has exemplified through decades of work in our research labs at ULSOM,” said Dean Bumpous. “Dr. States will continue to excel in this position, and we look forward to seeing how he continues to lead throughout his official appointment.”

Please join us in congratulating Dr. States on his well-deserved appointment as Vice Dean for Research, effective May 1, 2025.