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Faculty Information

Catherine Freudenreich

catherine.freudenreich@tufts.edu

Associate Professor

P: (617) 627-4037

F: (617) 627-3805

Address:

Dept. of Biology
Barnum 016
Tufts University

Medford, MA 02155

Affiliated Institutions:

Arts and Sciences

Associated Departments:

Biology

Web Sites:

http://ase.tufts.edu/BIOLOGY/faculty/freudenreich/

http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/labs/freudenreich/

Opportunity:

Instability of repetitive DNA

Summary:

In my lab, you will study how repeat DNA is maintained in genomes, as well as the mechanisms that prevent chromosome breakage at fragile sites (such as those that occur at repetitive DNA).

Contact Via:

E-mail

What is the timeframe for this research opportunity?

Summer 2009

Prerequisities for students?

Genetics. Molecular Biology preferred.

Responsibilities for students?

perform laboratory research as directed; keep good records of experiments performed; maintain communication and present results.

Area(s) of Research:

Molecular Biology

Genetics