Sara V. Brant

Sara V. Brant is a Research Assistant Professor and Senior Collections Manager in the Parasites Division of the Museum of Southwestern Biology at the University of New Mexico.

• University: University of New Mexico
• Department: Department of Biology
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Email: sbrant@unm.edu

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002

Research Interests:

• Parasitology
• Host-Parasite Interactions and Coevolution
• Parasite Systematics

Roles and Responsibilities: Sara manages the Parasites Division collection at the Museum of Southwestern Biology, which includes preserving parasite biodiversity, linking specimens to host vouchers, and supporting interdisciplinary research in parasitology, evolution, and ecosystem dynamics.