Catherine Freudenreich

Catherine Freudenreich is Professor and Chair of Biology at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research investigates genome instability mechanisms using yeast models, focusing on repetitive DNA sequences linked to human genetic diseases and cancer.

Studies examine trinucleotide repeat expansion diseases (Huntington's, Fragile X syndrome), replication of structure-forming DNA, nuclear pore functions in DNA repair, and transcription-replication conflicts. Funded by NIH and NSF grants including 'Replication through DNA Structures and Consequences for Genome Stability'.

Teaches molecular genetics and serves on editorial boards including English Literary Renaissance.