Sanford School of Medicine Basic Biomedical Sciences

Barry Timms, Ph.D.

Barry Timms
Professor
Medicine: Basic Biomedical Sciences, Health Affairs
UMS Lee Med/Sanford School of Medicine 131
Phone: 605-677-5144
Bio:
I obtained my professional degrees in the United Kingdom, performed research in the biological sciences for over 40 years and taught histology at the Medical School for 26 years.
Teaching Interests:
I am course director for the histology section of medical physiology and histology and have developed an online course material called 'HistoWeb,' which uses a Virtual Microscopy component.
Research Interests:
I study prostate growth and development - the complex ductal architecture of the gland during fetal development - using sophisticated 3-dimensional computerized serial section reconstruction. Current research focuses on two main areas: a) the cellular mechanisms controlling proliferation and differentiation of the prostate, and b) the effect of environmental endocrine disruptors on ductal growth patterns.
Education:
  • Ph D, Biological Sciences, University of Wales, College of Medicine, 1980
  • M.Phil, Biological Sciences, Aston University, 1975
  • FIMLS, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, 1965
Publications:
  • Timms, B., Hofkamp, L. E., (2011), Prostate development and growth in benign prostatic hyperplasia., Differentiation/Elsevier, vol. 82, iss. 4-5, pp. 173-183.
Presentations:
  • Timms, B. (2011, November). Estrogen effects on prostate development. Presented at the 2011 SBUR Fall Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.