Dr. Bryant is an experienced oncology, gerontological, and palliative care nurse researcher, educator, and advocate. Her program of research work focuses on palliative and supportive care for adults with acute myeloid leukemia, using an interdisciplinary team of nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to manage symptoms and preserve function. Her contributions to nursing science and education also include developing academic-practice partnerships that support workforce development of students and nurses locally, nationally and globally. She is certified in oncology nursing, gerontological nursing, and global nursing consultant.

Dr. Bryant is Professor and Vice Dean at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. She earned her BSN and MSN in Nursing Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her PhD in Nursing and Interdisciplinary Certificate in Aging from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. She completed the NCI R25 Cancer Care Quality Training Program at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.