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John F. Brooks II is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. His research focuses on the regulation of circadian clocks and the dynamics between hosts and microbes. The Brooks Lab explores how circadian clock interfaces with the immune system to maintain a balanced gut microbiome and the functions of the intestinal barrier. The lab's findings revealed that specific antimicrobial proteins (AMPs) produced in the small intestine display rhythmic production influenced by the circadian clock. In cases of persistent gut infection, AMPs are secreted continuously, indicating a complex interaction with the circadian rhythm. The ongoing research aims to uncover the mechanisms that allow persistent infections to override circadian directives, ultimately seeking novel therapies for disorders linked to circadian disruptions, such as obesity, diabetes, and chronic gut inflammation. Brooks holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a B.S. from the University of Michigan.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.