Lisa Scheifele

Lisa Scheifele is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biology at Loyola University Maryland. Her research focuses on transposons, genome stability, and evolutionary dynamics using yeast models. She combines genetic screens, genomics, and experimental evolution to investigate cellular mechanisms preventing chromosomal aberrations and their role in adaptation.

Research Focus:

• Transposon-mediated genome instability and disease (e.g., cancer)
• Chromosomal pairing/recombination constraints in yeast
• Evolutionary implications of transposon-induced genetic variation
• Synthetic biology applications in microbial systems

Article Trends: Her publications span synthetic biology, microbial genomics, and educational innovations, with recurring themes in yeast genetics and transposon dynamics.

Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with synthetic biology teams, including researchers at the forefront of designer chromosome synthesis (e.g., Jef Boeke’s lab).