Tanya Brown

Dr. Tanya Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Texas at Tyler. Her research focuses on understanding how biotic (microbial stressors) and abiotic (e.g., temperature changes) stressors impact immunity and microbiome structure in cnidarians such as corals and sea anemones. She employs experimental and molecular biology techniques, including bioinformatics, to address these questions. The Brown Lab uses model organisms like Exaiptasia diaphana and Nematostella vectensis to study cnidarian responses to environmental challenges.

Dr. Brown’s work bridges marine biology, immunology, and microbiology, with a particular emphasis on coral resilience to climate change and disease. Her research has explored topics such as proteomic plasticity in corals, microbiome dynamics, and the molecular basis of immune responses. Her publications span from 2012 to 2025, reflecting a sustained focus on cnidarian biology and microbial interactions.

Dr. Brown has no listed awards or grants in the provided texts. She oversees the Brown Lab, which welcomes prospective students and collaborators. For more information, visit her lab’s website: https://tanyabrown9.weebly.com/.