Donald Withers

Donald Withers is an Assistant Professor at Husson University's College of Science and Humanities. His research spans Genetics, Cancer Biology, and Molecular Biology, with early work on Drosophila metamorphosis and later studies on cancer-related genes like cyclin D1 and Myb transcription factors. He holds a BS in Biology from Syracuse University and a PhD from UC Berkeley, followed by postdoctoral training at UCSF and Stanford. Before joining Husson in 2007, he worked as a Staff Scientist at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute in Seattle.

• Education: BS (Syracuse University), PhD (UC Berkeley)

His research interests include molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in development and cancer, with contributions to understanding oncogene expression and cell signaling pathways. Teaching focuses include Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, and Cell Biology. He has maintained a dual commitment to research and education throughout his career, serving as a mentor and instructor across multiple institutions.

Publications highlight contributions to developmental genetics, cancer biology, and molecular oncology. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work on cyclin D1 mutations in cancer remains foundational. Advising and mentorship roles are emphasized through his teaching and research leadership.

Personal interests include Maine's natural landscapes, reflected in his hobbies of hiking and photography, alongside family life in Hampden with his wife, children, and various pets.