معرفی
Alexandra Pike serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology within the Department of Biology at Oberlin College's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on genome maintenance mechanisms, utilizing both biochemical and genetic approaches in yeast models to investigate DNA replication, repair, and telomere-length regulation.
Education:
- BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University Bloomington (2011)
- PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2017)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2018-2022)
Dr. Pike's research program examines how DNA-binding proteins coordinate molecular machinery involved in genome maintenance, with particular emphasis on telomere protection mechanisms and the consequences of replication failures. Her work bridges fundamental cellular processes with pathological conditions like short-telomere syndromes, employing mammalian cell culture and budding yeast systems to elucidate disease mechanisms.
Scientific Recognition:
- No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials
Since January 2023, Dr. Pike has established her independent research laboratory at Oberlin College while teaching cellular and molecular biology courses. Her lab investigates single-stranded DNA binding proteins and their roles in maintaining genomic stability through integrated biochemical and genetic methodologies. Outside academic pursuits, she maintains active interests in outdoor exploration, running, culinary arts, and restorative naps.
