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Wolf-Dietrich Heyer

Distinguished Professor
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Research focuses on the mechanisms of homologous recombination and DNA repair.

3163 Green Hall

Lifeng Xu, Ph.D.

Lifeng Xu

Associate Professor
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Research focuses on the dysregulation of chromosome ends in cancer and aging.

341A Briggs Hall

Daniel A. Starr

Professor
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of nuclear migration and positioning.

Briggs Hall 139

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Mark Winey

Distinguished Professor
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Research focuses on how cells organize and segregate chromosomes during division to ensure genetic stability and prevent cancer.

3129 Green Hall

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