Jason O Brant,
Assistant Professor
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About Jason O Brant
The research interests of Dr. Brant are focused on the role of DNA methylation and chromatin structure in regulating gene expression and how perturbations in the epigenome can result in disease onset and progression. Dr. Brant received his doctorate degree from the University of Florida in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology under the mentorship of Dr. Thomas P. Yang. In his current position as a Assistant Professor at the UF Health Cancer Center, Dr. Brant works to provide computational and bioinformatics support for cancer center members, and is developing new technologies for assaying chromatin structure.
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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PHC6941 – MPH Applied Practice Experience
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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HSC4913 – Supervised Research Experience
College of Public Health and Health Professions
Publications
Academic Articles
Presentations
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Introduction to the Biostatistics and Computational Biology Shared Resource at the UF Health Cancer Center
State / Invited. [Speech]. UFHCC – Mechanisms of Oncogenesis Program, UFHCC
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Flap-enabled next-generation capture (FENGC): Multiplexed, targeted epigenetic analysis & genotyping
State / Invited. [Seminar]. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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The Role of Bioinformatics in Cancer Research and Health Disparities.
National / Invited. [Seminar]. CaRE2 Community Scientist Research Advocacy Program, on-line
Grants
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Lipid metabolism in triple-negative breast cancer biology and therapy
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- FL DEPT OF HLTH BIOMED RES PGM/J&E KING
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Targeting Myofiber NAD(P)H Oxidases in Sepsis-Induced Myopathy
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS
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Interaction between dietary taurine and microbiota sulfur metabolism in the development of colorectal cancer
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NCI
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Accessible Epigenetic biomarkers for “Climate Readiness”: from Mouse to Human
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- US ARMY MED RES ACQUISITION
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2/3 Florida-California Cancer Research, Education & Engagement (CaRE2) Health Equity Center
Active
- Role:
- Other
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NCI
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The potential of kava in enabling tobacco cessation – its holistic effects in managing stress and insomnia associated with abstinence
Active
- Role:
- Project Manager
- Funding:
- NATL CTR FOR COMPLEM AND INTEGRATIVE HLT
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Mechanisms and blood-based biomarkers of intergenerational neurobehavioral effects of general anesthetics
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- NATL INST OF HLTH NICHD
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy
University of Florida
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Bachelor of Science
State University of New York – Environmental Science and Forestry
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Associate of Science
Hudson Value Community College
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Institute
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-9110
- Business:
- jobrant@ufl.edu
- Business Street:
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2197 MOWRY RD RM 198
GAINESVILLE FL 32611