Kate Beishline

Kate Beishline is an Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Bloomsburg University. She is actively engaged in both teaching and research, with a focus on molecular and cellular biology. Her academic roles include teaching courses in Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Animal Cell Physiology, as well as serving as Faculty Coordinator for the Science in Motion program.

Education:

• Ph.D., Drexel University College of Medicine
• B.S., University of the Sciences

Her research lies at the intersection of cell biology, genetics, and cancer, particularly in understanding telomere regulation, DNA replication, and cellular aging. She investigates how the genome-binding factor CTCF and its paralog BORIS influence telomere structure and function, with implications for cancer development and normal aging processes. Students in her lab gain hands-on experience in human cell culture, confocal microscopy, and quantitative PCR.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on DNA repair mechanisms, transcriptional regulation, and telomere biology, with consistent contributions to high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Cell Reports. These works highlight her expertise in chromatin dynamics, genome stability, and the molecular pathways underlying cancer and aging.

Scientific Awards:

• Jessica S. and Stephen R. Kozloff Faculty Fellow

Dr. Beishline mentors undergraduate and graduate students in her research lab, providing training in advanced molecular techniques. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her sustained research output and recognition as a Faculty Fellow suggest active grant involvement. She is also deeply involved in science outreach through the Science in Motion program, promoting hands-on science education.

Her laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of telomere maintenance and DNA repair, using a combination of biochemical, genetic, and imaging approaches. The lab serves as a training ground for future scientists, integrating research and education in molecular oncology and cellular aging.