Area(s) of Specialization: DNA metabolism, including DNA repair, replication, genetic recombination, and mutagenesis
My research laboratory (currently not active and not accepting graduate students) used the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast) to investigate the basis of mutations conferring phenotypes of increased mutation and recombination.
In recent years, I directed projects on biology and public health education and increasing participation by girls, women, and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Subject areas: Genetics, Developmental and Cell Biology
Research: Studies genes involved in DNA repair in yeast whose counterparts help prevent cancer in humans
