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Floyd Bryant is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, focusing on mechanistic enzymology and biochemistry. His laboratory investigates DNA-protein interactions, particularly involving the RecA and Ssb proteins in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Institution: Johns Hopkins University
- School: Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Location: 615 N. Wolfe Street, W8025, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, US
- Contact: 410-955-3895 | 410-955-2926 | fbryant1@jhu.edu
Education:
- BS in Chemistry, University of Virginia
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Penn State University
- Postdoctoral Research, Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University
Dr. Bryant's research centers on mechanistic enzymology, with a focus on the biochemical properties of DNA-binding proteins. His work has significantly contributed to understanding how RecA and SSB proteins function in DNA repair and recombination in bacteria. He teaches biochemistry and mentors future scientists and public health leaders.
The recent publications highlight a consistent research trajectory in enzymology and nucleic acid biochemistry, particularly in characterizing the functional properties of RecA and SSB proteins. Key themes include nucleotide cofactor dependence, metal ion effects, and protein-DNA interaction dynamics in bacterial systems.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.
Dr. Bryant advises students and contributes to academic training in biochemistry and molecular biology. While specific grants or funded projects are not listed, his sustained publication record suggests active research funding. He is involved in teaching core biochemistry courses and mentoring graduate students in research.
His laboratory functions as a research team investigating fundamental mechanisms in molecular biology, particularly in bacterial DNA metabolism. No separate lab or team name is provided, but collaborative work is evident through co-authored publications.
