Dr. Harpal SinghNatural Sciences and Mathematics MARC Biology
Dr. Harpal Singh
Professor and Chair
Business: Depart. Of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
P.O. Box 20425
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia 31404
Telephone: (912)356-2251
Fax: (912)353-5134
Email: singhh@savstate.edu
Degrees Discipline Institution Year
B. S. Biology Punjab University, India 1964
M. S. Zoology Punjab University, India 1966
Ph. D. Entomology-Rad. Biology Univ. of Tennessee 1970 Emphasis Knoxville, TN
M. P.H. Environmental Health Univ. of Tennessee 1974
Knoxville, TN
Summer Faculty Lawrence Livermore Lab, CA,
Visiting Scientist Argonne National Lab, Chicago,
National Center for Toxicology
Research, Arkansas, Oakridge
National Lab, TN
Mentored Faculty Medical University 1996-2004
Research Charleston, SC
Certified Research 1999-2010 2004
Administrator (CRA)
Course Year
Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology Course, FAES, NIH January 1996
Extramural Associate Training, NIH Jan-May 1995
Basic Laboratory Techniques in Cell Culture, CDC, May 5-9, 1986
Atlanta, Georgia State Univ. (GSU 3.0 unit)
In Vitro Toxicology, the Catholic University (3.5 unit) May 23-27, 1983
Hemoglobinopathies Detection, CDC, (GSU 3.5 unit) May 10-13, 1982
RIA Techniques, CDC, (GSU 3.5 unit) March 22-26, 1982
Immunoglobin Analysis, CDC, (GSU 3.5 unit) February 22-29, 1980
Rank/Position Department Institution/Organization Period
Prof. and Chair Dept. of Natural Savannah State University 08/2002-Present
Sciences and Math (SSU)
(DNSM)
Prof. and Chair Biology and Life SSU 08/’97 – 2002
Sciences Dept.
(BLS)
Prof. of Biology BLS SSU 09/’80 – 06/’97
Director, NIH BLS/DNSM SSU 1996-Current
EARDA Program
Director, NIH BLS/DNSM SSU 09/’85-Current
MARC Program
Director, NIH EARDA SSU ’97-‘01
And Assoc. Director-
Sponsored Program
Assoc. Prof. of Biology BLS SSU 09/’74 – 06/’80
Honor/Award Institution/Organization Year
International Institute Education IIE 1967-1969
Fellowship (IIE)
Honorary Citizen Award by Tennessee State 1970
Tennessee Governor
Outstanding Educators of America Professional Organization 1976
Outstanding Performance and SSU 1993
Exemplary Dedication to the MARC Honor’s Undergraduate Research
Training
NIH Extramural Associates Training, NIH 1995
Bethesda, MD
Outstanding Achievements in Grant SSU 1996
Writing and Program Direction
Federation of American Societies of FASEB 1995 – 1998
Experimental Biology (FASEB) Travel
Awards to attend the International
Summer Conferences on topics like Genetic
Recombination, Protein Folding and
Transporters of Amino Acids and Proteins
Summer-Minority Health Professional MHPF Sum ‘99
Training in Research Administration
Participated in Writing Across the SSU 02/ 2002
Curriculum Workshop
Received travel fellowship award to Univ. of Pittsburg 04/ 2003
attend a course on Bioethics at
Snowmass, Colorado
Received Title III Minority Health SSU 2001-2003
Disparity Grant on Hemolytic Anemia
Received travel award for students to NIH 08/2002
attend the NIH Human Genomic
Workshop at Bethesda
Received along with two biology Univ. of Pittsburg 04/ 2003
students a Travel Award to attend the
University of Pittsburg Open House
Sponsored and attended the workshop MARC Program 01/ 2003
on Proposal Development and Program
Evaluation at Savannah State University
Passed the National Board’s Certification NCURA 1999-2005
Examination to become Certified
Research Administrator, (C.R.A.)
NIH Reviewer for the Extramural NIH 2002-2005
Associates Research Development Award
(EARDA)
Nominated and received the Minority Access Inc. 09/2005
National Minority Role Model Award
Nominated as a Counselor for the GAS 2005
Georgia Academy of Sciences
Invited as a delegate speaker to make an oral Wessex Institute, UK 2005
presentation on “Hemolytic anemia
and methemoglobin as potential
biomarkers for drug side effects”.
Citations by various Professional Organizations Year
Man of the Year 1996
Gold Record of Achievement for 1996, 1997
American Men and Women of Science
The 2000 Millennium Medal of Honor 1997
Five Thousand Personalities of the World 1997, 1998
Who’s Who Among Asian Americans
The 20th Century Award of Achievement 1998
International Man of the Millennium 1999
Lexington’s Who’s Who 2000
Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry 2004, 2005
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2004, 2005
Member of Phi Sigma, Sigma Xi, Beta Kappa Chi
and Tri-Beta Honor Societies
External Grants Agency/Source Amount Period
NIH/MARC Honors Undergrad NIH/NIGMS $1.25 million 06/01/02-05/31/08
Research Training
NIH/NHLBI K-14 Mentoring Medical University $400,000 1996-2006
Faculty Training Award of Charleston, SC
NIH-Extramural Associates NIH/NICHD $ 600,000 1995-2006
Research Development Award
Internal Grants Source Amount Period
Postdoctoral Training of TitleIII $200,000 2002-2004
Dr. Elissa Purnell with Title III Funds in
Hemolytic Anemia
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Subject (indicate Undergraduate (U), Graduate (G), other) Institution
BIOL 4901, Senior Seminar (U) SSU
BIOL/ENSC 3621, Environmental Safety and Heath (U) SSU
BIOL 3000, Basic Medical Lab Techniques (U) SSU
BIOL 3701, Bioethics (New Course) (U) SSU
a. American Association of Advancement of Sciences (AAAS)
b. Georgia Academy of Science (GAS)
c. Society of Research Administrations (SRA)
d. National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
e. Society of Toxicology (SOT)
SSU MARC Trainees: NAMES
Ms. Mallory Boyd-Biology
Ms. Aleshia Edwards-Biology
Mr. Rasheed Lawal-Chemistry
Refereed Journal Publications
Singh, H. and Purnell, E.T and Carion Smith (Student). 2007. Mechanistic Study on Aniline-Induced Erythrocyte Toxicity. Arch. Induct. Hyg. and Toksikol. 2007; 58: 275-285
Singh, H. and Purnell, E. 2005. Methemoglobin and hemolytic anemia as biomarkers for drug side
effects. WIT Transactions on Biomedicine and Health. Vol. 9: 61-71.
Purnell, E.T. and Singh, H. 2005. The hemotoxicity of para-substitute aniline analogs in dog and rat
erythrocytes: A species comparison. Ethnicity and Disease. 15:81-87
Singh, H. and Purnell, E. 2005. Aniline-derivative induced methemoglobin in rats. J. Environ. Pathol.
Toxicol. and Oncol. 24(1) 57-65.
Singh, H. and Purnell, E. 2005. Hemolytic potential of structurally related aniline halogenated
hydroxylamines. J. Environ. Pathol. Toxicol. and Oncol. 24(1) 67-76.
Singh, H. , King, H. Purnell, E , McNair and Bostick-Coles, M. 2004. Aniline-induced hemolytic anemia in rats and dogs. Proceed. Hawaii Intern. Conference on Science.
Naqvi, Seed M., Vaishnavi, Chetna and Singh, H. 1994. Toxicity and metabolism of arsenic in
vertebrates. A Chapter In, “Arsenic in the Environment” edited by Jerome O. Nriagu, John Wiley
and Sons.
Singh, H., Dobbins, P. and Fitzgerald, S.L. 1989. Antispermatogenic effects of colchicines in Syrian
hamsters. GA. J. Sci. 47:136-141.
Mattison, D.R., Singh, H., Takizawa, K. and Thomford, P.J. 1989. Ovarian toxicity of Benzo (a) pyre
and metabolites. Reprod. Toxicol. 3:115-125.
Singh, H., Hightower, L. and Jackson, S. 1987. Antispermatogenic effects of cyclophosphamide in the
Syrian hamsters. J. Toxicol. And Env. Health. 22:29-33.
Singh, H. and Richards, D. 1986. The characterization of hamster sperm head morphology with
scanning electron microscope for evaluating genotoxic agents. GA. J. Sci. 42(3):105-109.
Singh, H. and Patterson, R. 1987. DES induced sperm destruction in Lakeview hamsters. J. Environ.
Pathol. Toxicol. and Oncol.
Singh, H. and Garrow, D. 1984. Actinomycin-D induced sperm abnormalities in PD4 Lakeview
hamsters. GA. J. Sci. 42:63-66.
Singh, H. and Newton, Deborah. 2982. Mithramycin and triethylene melamine induced sperm
abnormalities in Lakeview hamsters. Environmental Mutagenesis. 4(3):231-238.
Singh, H. and Tate, F. 1982. Antispermatogenic effects of ethyl methanesulfonate and benzoic (a)
pyrene in PD4 Lakeview hamsters. J. Toxicol. and Health. 8:929-937.
Singh, H. and Taylor, Cleo. 1981. Effects of thio-THEPA and hydroxyurea on sperm production in
Lakeview hamsters. J. Toxicol. and Env. Health. 8:307-316.
Wyrobek, A. and Singh, H. et al. 1979. Effects of methyl methanesulfonate and dimethynitrosamine on
sperm production in the Syrian hamster. Proc. Annual Hanford Biol. Symp. On Developmental
Toxicology of Energy Related Pollutants. CONF. – 771017 pages 68-78.
Singh, H. and Marshall, J.H. 1976. A preliminary assessment of PU-239 and 240 in a stream near
Argonne National Laboratory. Health Physics. 32(3):195-205.
Singh, H. nad Kirk, R.H. 1975. Social and behavioral implication of environment with respect to health
and safety. Journal Amer. Soc. Safety Engineers. 18(9):41-48.
Singh, H. and Walker, D.W. 1974. Gamma irradiation-induced sterility in the greater wax moth.
FAO/IAEA. Symposium on Sterility. IAEA-SM-186/44.
Singh, H. 1973. Preirradiation temperature-induced radiosensitive changes in R. dominica (F.). Jour.
GA. Ent. Soc. 8(4):317.
Singh, H. and Lilies, JAN. 1972. Temperature modifications of the radiosensitivity of R. dominica.
Environ. Ent. 1(4):395.
Singh, H. and Lilies, JAN. 1972. Effects of gamma rays on the acute lethality and reproductive
potential of R. dominica. Jour. Econ. Ent. 65(3):656.
Singh, H. and Lilies, JAN. 1972. Sex differences in the radiosensitivity of R. dominica. Jour. Econ.
Ent. 65(4):1213.
Singh, H. and Lilies, JAN. 1972. Effects of irradiate food on the survival and reproduction of R.
dominica. Jour. Stored Prod. Res. 8:155.
Singh, H. and Lilies, JAN. 1972. Dose-rate effects on the postirradiation survival and reproductive
potential of R. dominica. Florida Ent. 55(3):177.
Liggins, J.A. and Singh, H. 1971. Effects of fractionated dose of gamma irradiation on fecundity,
survival and longevity of R. dominica. Jour. Econ. Ent. 64(5):1306.
Singh, H. 1971. Acute low-level gamma irradiation effects on the adult survival and reproduction of R.
dominica. Jour. GA Soc. 6(4):258.
Atwal, A.S. and Singh, H. 1964. Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner for the control of Bissetia steniellus
Hampson. Jour. Res. 1(2):143.
1. Singh, H., McMillian, David, and Jollow, David. 1997. Mechanistic studies on Hemolytic Anemia.
Abstract. International Conference in Biotechnology Research, New Delhi, India.
2. McNair, Tawana I.*, Singh, H. and Purnell, E. 2002. Mechanistic study of aniline-induced hemolytic
anemia. Abstract Minority Biomedical Symposium held in Nov. 2002 at New Orleans.
3. King, H.*, Singh, H., Purnell, E.T. and Bostick, M. 2003. Chemical-induced hemolytic anemia
presented at the Biennial Gordon Research Conference on Red cell in Barga, Italy in June.
4. King, H.*, Singh, H., Purnell, E.T. and Bostick, M. 2003. Aniline analog-induced changes in the
electrophoretic patterns of skeletal membrane proteins in the dog erythrocytes. Abstract. Georgia
Academy of Sciences. March 2003.
5. King, H.*, Singh, H., and Purnell, E.T. and Bostick, M. 2003. Skeletal Membrane Protein Alterations in
Aniline-Exposed Erythrocytes. Abstract Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority
Students, October 2003, San Diego, CA.
6. Singh, H. and Purnell, Elissa T. 2004. Hemolytic anemia potential of structurally related aniline
halogenated hydroxylamines in rats. Abstract# PP-038. Ninth RCMI International Symposium,
Dec. 8-12. Baltimore, MD.
7. King, H.*, Singh, H., and Purnell, E.T. and Bostick, M. 2004. Methemoglobin and skeleton membrane
protein alterations in rat erythrocytes exposed to para-iodo-phenyhydroxylamines. Abstract published
in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Conference held in
November at Dallas, TX.
8. Singh, H., King, H.*, and Purnell, E. 2004. Hemotoxic potencies of four aniline analogs in rats.
Abstract published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Presented at the International
Congress of Toxicology (ICTX-2004), Tempere, Finland.
1. King, H.*, Singh, H., Purnell, E.T., McNair, T. and Bostick-Coles M. 2004. Aniline-induced
hemolytic anemia in rats and dogs. Proceeding Publication in Hawaii International Conference on
Science.
2. Singh, H. and Purnell, E. 2005. Methemoglobin and hemolytic anemia as biomarkers for drug side
effects. Proceeding Publication In Environmental Health Risk III 2005 International Conference.
1. Broadnex, Nyssa*, Purnell, E. and Singh, H. Spring 2003. The correlation between methemoglobin
induction and skeletal membrane protein alterations in rat blood cells. Senior student research
project.
2. Jackson, Kaylor, Purnell, E. and Singh, H. Spring 2003. The effects of epiandrosterone and para-iodo-
phenylhydroxylamine on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency induction in dog and rat blood
cells. Senior student research project.
3. Duncan, Nysha*. 2002. Chemicall-induced hemolytic anemia in dog and rat erythrocytes. Senior
student research project.
4. Shakespeare, T.*. and Singh, H. 2001. Changes in rat erythrocyte membrane protein bands following
treatment with phenylhydroxylamine. Senior student research project.
5. Geter, B.*. and Singh, H. 2001. Hemotoxic studies of aniline analogs. Senior student research
presentation.
Invited Speaker
1. Singh, H. and Purnell, Elissa. 2005. Methemoglobin and hemolytic anemia as potential biomakers
for drug side effects. Environmental Health Risks International Conference 2005.
2. Singh, H. 2004. Proceeding Presentation: Chemical induction of hemolytic anemia: Apecies
comparison. Hawaii International Conference.
3. Singh, H. 2003. Extramural Accomplishments at the NIH/NICHD EA Advisory Board Meting, St.
Michael, MD.
4. Singh, H. 2000. Extramural Associate Experience at NIH. NCURA Southeastern Conference,
Ashville, TN.
5. Singh, H. 1999. Hemolytic anemia. Biology Department, Savannah State University.
6. Singh, H. 1998. Chemical-induced reproductive abnormalities in Delhi University, India.
7. Singh, H. 1997. Mechanistic Studies on Hemolytic Anemia at Ponce Medical School, Puerto Rico.
8. Singh, H. 1996. EA NIH experience at the NIH/EA Technical Workshop, Atlanta, GA.
1. Singh, H. 2004. SSU/NIH MARC Honors Program Newsletter. Vol. 3, Fall Issue (4).
2. Singh, H. 2003. SSU/NIH MARC Honors Training Newsletter. Vol. 2, Fall Issue (1).
3. Singh, H. 2003. SSU/NIH MARC Honors Training Newsletter. Vol. 1, Spring Issue (2).
4. Extramural Associates Research Development Award Newsletter. Vol. 3, Issue 1, Fall 1999.
Chairperson and/or Member: College’s Personnel Committee, Drew Griffith Renovation and Relocation Committee, Scientific Misconduct Committee [C], the University Senate, Summer Policies and Procedures, Faculty Development, IACUC, Institutional Effectiveness, Graduate Council, Member of Advisory Committee on Continuing Education, Member of the Midtown Advisory Committee on SE Regional Cancer Center, Tool For Change Savannah, College Is Possible, and Grade Appeal Graduate Committee,
President’s Registration Process(2007), Calender Committee ( 2007-), Program Review Committee (2006-), VPAA Risk Management/ Promotion, Tenure and Post tenure Committee ( 2007-),Honor’s Convocation Committee ( 2008-), AASU Nursing Committee Funding Opportunities 2007-).
-Sponsored MARC GRE-PREP course workshops (2002-2007 )with external funds, extensively attended by SSU students
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Established first health disparity blood disease research lab at SSU (2002-)
-Funded record number of Faculty Pilot Projects (over 30) with EARDA funds, 1996-2006
-Established the DNSM Chair’s award for the most outstanding student (2004-)
-Revitalization of MARC Honors Undergraduate Research Training Program with $1.27 million NIH funding (2002-2008)
-A record of uninterrupted external funding for the last over 25 years
-Record number of external funded grants in the DNSM during my tenure as chair
-Prepared the first DNSM Faculty Handbook
-Development of first DNSM web page
-First DNSM Organizational Chart developed
-Published MARC Newsletter every semester (2002-2005)
-First Hall of the Fame Established in Biology
-First time the Drew Griffith Lobby equipped with Display Cases
-First student lounge established in Drew Griffith Lobby
-Rerecord number of students graduated from the Biology and Life Sciences Program within the last five years
-First Graduate Program (MSMS) offered during my tenure as a chair
-First addition of 20000 SF science annex to the Drew Griffith Building
-First time supported biology faculty (Dr. Mesco, Dr. Zhang, Dr. Matthew Gilligan ) for professional development and sabbatical leave
-Sponsored the first Administrative Intern, Dr. Eugene Mesco, for training in VPAA office
-Record number of science students receiving off campus summer research/internship experience
-Record number of faculty attending national and international meetings
-Sponsored four EARDA Faculty Award Ceremonies (2000-2004)
-Tiger perpetual contribution since 2001
-First MARC Newsletter released in Spring 2003
-First time brought the technology projection system and audio-visual conference system capability in the DG classrooms
Initiated and organized various workshop: Biomedical Seminar Series, Program Design and Evaluation Workshop, Grant Writing Workshops, EARDA Award Ceremonies, GRE Prep Courses, Visiting Scientist through the FASEB and Endocrine Society Sponsorships
-Sponsored MARC Academic Enrichment Seminar Series
-Compiled lists of Summer Research/Internship Programs
-Prepared MARC Trainee Manual
Unsolicited Appreciation letters of accomplishments from various individuals and /or groups (Samples attached in Service Section)
Complimentary email from Ms. Jennifer Tolbert regarding lab experience in Hemolytic Anemia (2000)
Lemuel A. Evans, Visiting Scientist (2000)
Nabhir, Morehouse School of Medicine (2000)
Teresa Harrison, University of Georgia (2000)
Dr. Joseph H. Silver, VPAA (2001)
St. Joseph /Candler Hospital (2001)
Tri Beta Honor Society Certificate of Appreciation (2001)
The Endocrine Society (2002)
Complimentary email from Ms. Sue Chaplin-Ebanks, a recent MSMS graduate (2003)
Dr. Mathew A. Kinnard, NIH (2003)
Dr. Julius Afolabi (2003)
Endocrine Society Travel Award, Ms. Harriett King (2003)
Jennifer P. Steward. A prospective student (2003)
Note from Ms. Lesley Broadnex for acceptance into Summer Program (2003)
Recent graduate, Ms. Roslyn Frank (2003)
University of Pittsburgh (2003)
The Endocrine Society (2004)