Jennifer Bradford
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Bradford earned her Ph.D. from Emory University in Biological and Biomedical Sciences and conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill. Dr. Bradford's current research interests focus on the tumor microenvironment and innate immune system questions.
- JEBRADFORD@augusta.edu
- (706) 737-1539
- GE 2050
Education
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Ph.D., Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Emory University, 2010
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2005
Awards & Honors
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Mentor Excellence Award
Center for Ungraduated Research , 2022
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College of Science and Mathematics Excellence in Research Award
Augusta University College of Science and Mathematics, 2019
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Favorite Faculty Award
Augusta University Housing and Residence Life, 2017
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Future Faculty Fellowship Program Recipient
UNC, 2013
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Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award
UNC, 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 3200
Genetics
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BIOL 6780
Molec Carcinogenesis
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BIOL 4780
Molecular Carcinogensis
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CURS 4990
Undergrad Research III
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BIOL 6990
Biological Research
Teaching Interests
Dr. Bradford has taught undergraduate introductory level to graduate level courses, but primarily teaches Genetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. Dr. Bradford also mentors undergraduate and graduate students in her laboratory.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Production of a p65fl/fl/LysMCre mouse model with dysfunctional NF-κB signaling in bone marrow-derived macrophages, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Development of a Novel Purification Protocol to Isolate and Identify Brain Microglia, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Targeting tumor microenvironment-associated cells to reverse therapy resistance, 2021
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Canonical NFκB signaling in myeloid cells is required for the glioblastoma growth., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Anti-Jagged Immunotherapy Inhibits MDSCs and Overcomes Tumor-Induced Tolerance., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Bradford's current research interests focus on the tumor microenvironment and innate immune system questions. Her lab investigates the nuclear factor-kappaB signaling pathway to better understand macrophage involvement in the tumor microenvironment. As part of a recent collaboration, her lab is also investigating how NF-kappaB signaling is involved in innate immune system function during periodontal disease.
Department Service
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Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology Major Academic Advisor (pre-medical track)
2015 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Biosafety Liaison to the Department
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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Department Chair Search Committee
2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Pre-tenure Review Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee (Tenure Track)
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Popups Scholar Mentor
2023 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Biomolecular Sciences MS Program applicant reviewer
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Success Center College of Science and Mathematics Faculty Liaison Committee
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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College of Science and Mathematics Promotion and Tenure Committee
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Post Tenure Review Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Co-director of the Biomolecular Sciences MS Program
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Abstract judge for Georgia Cancer Center Retreat poster session
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Master Committee Member
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Master Thesis Advisor and/or Committee Member
2021 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Honors student in-field reader
2017 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
Professional Service
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Redox Biology
2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Experimental Biology and Medicine
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Georgia Journal of Science
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Journal of Molecular Medicine
2019 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Heterocyclic Communications
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Columbia County Recreational Sports
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
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Cub Scout Pack 122 Assistant Den Leader and Guest Speaker
2021 - 2022
Role: Other
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Academy of Richmond County Science Fair Judge
2019 - 2019
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Golden Harvest Food Bank - The Master\'s Table Soup Kitchen
2018
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Senior Capstone Project Mentor (high school)
2014 - 2015
Role: Other
