Bruce D. Bethke

Dr. Bruce D. Bethke is an Associate Professor of Biology and Director of Biotechnology at Saint Vincent College. He specializes in cell and molecular biology with expertise in genetic manipulation, gene expression, and biotechnology. His research spans laboratory-based genetic processes and field studies.

Education:

• B.A. in Biology, The College of Wooster (1981)
• M.S. in Molecular Genetics, The Catholic University of America (1989)
• Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, The Catholic University of America (1991)

Research interests include genetic manipulation techniques, mammalian cell culture, and biotechnological applications. His work has focused on Cre recombinase systems, genomic engineering, and gene expression mechanisms.

Publications highlight contributions to yeast genetics, DNA recombination mechanisms, and molecular genetics tools. His work bridges foundational research with practical biotechnology applications.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

As Director of Biotechnology, he oversees academic programs and research initiatives. Courses taught include Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, and Biotechnology Laboratory modules.