Jennifer Cobb

Dr. Jennifer Cobb is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria. She holds a BSc and PhD from the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on genome instability mechanisms linking aging to cancer development, particularly investigating DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair pathways and their dysregulation during cellular aging using genetic, molecular, and biochemical methods.

• Education: BSc and PhD in Biochemistry (University of Tennessee)

Research interests include understanding how age-related changes in repair pathway choice contribute to genomic instability that drives tumor formation. The COBB Laboratory emphasizes translational studies connecting fundamental biology to cancer initiation processes. Funding support includes institutional grants and collaborative initiatives. She oversees departmental academic programs and maintains an active research lab in the Petch Building.

No specific awards listed, but her work contributes to major initiatives like the CIHR-funded research mentioned in departmental news.