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Amy C. Groth is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University. Her research focuses on gene regulation pathways in cancer and development, utilizing the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). She also contributes to biotechnology education and undergraduate cancer biology training.
- B.S. in Molecular Biology from U.C. San Diego
- Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Stanford University
- Postdoctoral research at University of Washington (Medical Genetics) and University of Wisconsin, Madison (Biochemistry)
Dr. Groth's research explores the intersection of gene regulation, cancer biology, and developmental genetics. Her work includes the use of C. elegans Notch mutants to model oncogenic processes and the development of phage integrase tools for precise genome modification. She has pioneered methods for transgenic Drosophila construction and retroviral vector optimization to reduce genotoxicity risks.
Her publications reveal a sustained focus on chromatin insulators, site-specific integration systems, and their applications in cancer biology and biotechnology. Key trends include phage integrase mechanisms, transgenic model development, and gene regulation strategies for therapeutic vector design.
Scientific honors include the 2016 Biology Department Mentor of the Year award. She has mentored numerous undergraduate researchers, many of whom have transitioned to graduate or medical programs, or biotechnology careers.
