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James E. Haber is the Abraham and Etta Goodman Professor of Biology and Director of the Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center at Brandeis University. He is a leading researcher in DNA repair, genetics, and molecular biology, with a focus on DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair mechanisms and their implications for genome stability and disease.
His research investigates how DSBs—caused by radiation, chemicals, or replication stress—are repaired through homologous recombination and other pathways. He utilizes the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system to study fundamental processes such as mating-type switching and the initiation of chromosomal rearrangements linked to cancer.
- Department of Biology, Brandeis University
- Director, Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center
- Affiliated Faculty, Rosenstiel Center
Haber's scientific contributions have been widely recognized. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, among other honors. His work has been continuously supported by the National Institutes of Health, including a prestigious MERIT Award.
He has trained numerous researchers and contributed extensively to the genetics community through leadership, mentorship, and service. His lab remains a hub for innovative research in genome maintenance.
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Yeast Genetics Meeting (2024)
- Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal, Genetics Society of America (2011)
- Member, National Academy of Sciences (2010)
- Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009)
- MERIT Award, NIH (2007)
- Guggenheim Fellowship (1999)
Dr. Haber has held visiting and honorary positions internationally, including at the Institute Curie in Paris and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, reflecting his global impact in molecular genetics. His work continues to shape understanding of DNA repair mechanisms and their biological significance.
