Brian P. O'Connor, PhD

Brian P. O'Connor
Brian P. O'Connor, PhD, is a researcher at National Jewish Health. Dr. O'Connor is in the Division of Cell Biology and Department of Pediatrics.
Associate Professor
Office of Academic Affairs
Center for Genes, Environment & Health
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Cell Biology

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Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Epigenetics
  • Genomics
  • Histone Biology
  • Immunobiology
  • Allergy

Special Interests

Research Interests

In recent years, epigenetic mechanisms, such as histone modification and DNA methylation, have been identified which, translate environmental signals into gene regulation. These molecular epigenetic processes, translate the myriad environmental signals encountered each day, into definitive regulation of our genome, and by extension, who we are at a basic biological level. Dr. O’Connor’s work focuses on understanding at a molecular and organismal level, how epigenetic mechanisms regulate the decision processes governing immune cell activity in the context of disease. The immune system is comprised of multiple types of autonomous cells that must work together to influence the outcome of disease. Currently, Dr. O’Connor’s lab examines the cross talk between environmental stimuli (such as diet or inflammation), the immune system, and disease (such as Asthma).

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Education

Education
Dartmouth College, Immunology, PhD
Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Postdoctoral Fellow

Website Information

O'Connor Laboratory

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Contact Information

  • Office: 303.270.2754
  • Email: oconnorb@njhealth.org

 

Locations

  • National Jewish Health Main Campus
    1400 Jackson St.
    Denver, CO 80206

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