Dr. Jared Bard

Biography

Jared Bard is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, joining the Department of Biological Sciences in 2024. His research focuses on cellular stress responses with a particular emphasis on stress-induced translational reprogramming and biomolecular condensation. Bard's lab investigates fundamental questions around molecular specificity and cellular organization, exploring how cells interpret molecular signals to produce proteins in a regulated manner. His research also delves into the reorganization of the cytoplasm under stress and the formation of biomolecular condensates, specifically stress granules. The lab employs model systems, including human pathogenic viruses like Chikungunya, to uncover potential therapeutic targets that might help in overcoming stress-related cellular challenges. Understanding the dynamic interplay between cellular stress responses and disease, particularly in the context of cancer treatment resistance, is a key goal of his research. Bard takes an integrative approach, utilizing biophysical, biochemical, and high-throughput methods to gain insights into the molecular mechanisms that govern these processes.

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