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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Brent Christner

    Associate Professor

    The Christner Research Group is interested in the physiology, ecology, biogeochemistry and molecular adaptations of microorganisms inhabiting environments of the cryosphere and atmosphere. Using a combination of laboratory and field-based research, we seek to elucidate the novel properties of microorganisms that survive under low extremes of temperature and water/energy availability.

    • Teaching Interests
      • BIOL 4125 - Prokaryotic Diversity
      • BIOL 4115 - Microbial Ecology
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      • Visit the CRG website for more information
    • Education
      • B.S., Molecular Biology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, 1992.
      • M.S., Microbiology, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1996.
      • Ph.D., Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2002.
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    Contact Information

    xner@ufl.edu

    352-392-1179

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    Rm. # 1252
    Microbiology Building 981

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    1355 Museum Dr. Gainesville, FL, 32611 Building 981 P.O. Box 110700 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180
    (352) 392-1906

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