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Anna Louise Cherrie Epps

1930 - 2017
Microbiology
USA USA

Personal Information

Born: 1930

Died: 2017

Country of Birth: USA

Nationality: USA

Ethnicity: Black

Education

Howard University BS Zoology 1951; Loyola University, New Orleans MS Microbiology; Howard University College of Medicine PhD Zoology 1966

Professional Life

Field of Study: Microbiology

Institution/Corporation: Tulane University; Meharry Medical College

Degrees & Memberships: Member: Minority Health Advisory Committee for CDC, Dept of Health & Human Services, National Board of Medical Examiners, Georgetown University Board of Regents

Awards & Achievements

Awards: 1966 & 1969, US Public Health Service Faculty Research Fellowship; 2008, The Anna C. Epps PhD-Morris A. Spirtes MD Fund was established at Tulane;2007, Anna Cherrie Epps, PhD Center for Educational Development & Support (CEDS) established at Meharry Medical College

Achievements: President & CEO of School of Medicine Meharry Medical College 2013; developed MEdREP (Medical Educational Reinforcement & Enrichment Program) at Tulane; 1997, 1st female dean at Meharry Medical College &, at the time, the only African American female with a PhD to become dean of a US Medical School

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