Dr. Shawn Bratton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shawn B. Bratton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research is primarily focused on programmed cell death and autophagy, critical processes in cellular biology that influence the development of various diseases including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Bratton's work aims to understand the mechanisms of apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets that could enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments. His background includes a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as extensive postdoctoral training at the Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit in Leicester. He has held academic positions at UT Austin and has served in several editorial and review capacities in scientific journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of molecular biology and cancer research.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

Joint appointment in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Focus on Pharmacy.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Focus on Pharmacy.