UFGI faculty profile – keith robertson

Name:  UFGI Faculty Profile – Keith Robertson

Born: Hinsdale, IL

Position at UF: Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology & The Shands Cancer Center, School of Medicine

Job before this one: Cancer Scholar and Principal Investigator, NCI, NIH

Current research interest, in layman’s terms:  Our research is focused on understanding how cells control their epigenetic information. In particular, we are trying to understand how DNA methylation is targeted to or restricted from certain regions of the genome. Proper regulation of DNA methylation patterns is essential for normal development, differentiation, and for maintaining normal cell growth control in mammalian cells. By understanding the cellular DNA methylation machinery, particularly the DNA methyltransferases, we expect to gain important insights into normal development and human diseases like cancer.

Education: B.S., Cornell University (1992), Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1996)

Family: Married, 1 son

When I'm not at work, I am:  Gardening

Something always in your refrigerator: Cheese

Contact me at: 352-392-1810 (Office), Email: keithr@ufl.edu