Our
goal is to understand how cells safe-guard their genetic information. We want
to know how they do this during their normal course of life as well as when
they become exposed to external insults like radiation that can damage DNA. Loss of genetic information can result
in death and disease. By understanding how cells safe-guard their genetic
information, we may help prevent or treat diseases that result from loss of
genetic information such as cancer.
We use Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) in our studies because
it is a good model for human biology
(read more about
this).
Current projects: