Jonathan Holloway President | Official website of Rutgers University
Jonathan Holloway President | Official website of Rutgers University
Rutgers University has appointed Professor Steven Brant to the Bishr and Souha Omary Family Endowed Legacy Professorship, as approved by the university's Board of Governors. This professorship is a prestigious recognition reserved for scholars who significantly advance their field.
Brant, who teaches in the Department of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), was chosen for his contributions to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and genetics. His work includes identifying the NHE3 gene related to intestinal sodium absorption, hypertension, and diarrheal diseases. He also pioneered genetic studies on IBD in African Americans.
The professorship is funded by Bishr Omary, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and research at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, along with his wife Souha. It supports biomedical research at Rutgers.
Brant began his role on July 1, 2024, recognized not only for his research but also for mentoring faculty members.
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