Christina Bruxvoort
About Christina Bruxvoort
Christina Bruxvoort is a PhD candidate and graduate student research assistant at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, focusing on the role of X chromosomal dosage and SNP gene variations in systemic lupus erythematosus. She has an extensive academic background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pathology, with research experience at various institutions in Oklahoma City.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Christina Bruxvoort has been employed at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation since 2020, serving as a PhD Candidate and Graduate Student Research Assistant. In this role, she conducts research focused on the role of X chromosomal dosage and SNP gene variations in CXorf21 and TLR7 in systemic lupus erythematosus. Her research is supported by funding from the Oklahoma City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She conducts research assays under the supervision of Dr. R. H. Scofield.
Education and Expertise
Christina Bruxvoort has an extensive educational background in the life sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology/Experimental Pathology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a program she has been enrolled in since 2019 and is expected to complete in 2025. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Central Oklahoma, which she completed from 2009 to 2012.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current role, Christina Bruxvoort gained valuable research experience at several institutions. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Dean McGee Eye Institute from 2015 to 2016 and at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the OUHSC Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences from 2019 to 2020, and as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 2012 to 2013.
Research Focus and Contributions
Christina Bruxvoort's research primarily investigates the genetic factors associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly focusing on X chromosomal dosage and SNP gene variations in specific genes. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the genetic underpinnings of this autoimmune disease. The research she conducts is part of a broader initiative supported by the Oklahoma City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, emphasizing the importance of her findings in the context of veteran health.