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Rachel Woodruff is an Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Brandeis University, where she has taught since 2012. She instructs introductory and advanced courses including Genetics and Genomics (BIOL 14a), molecular biology, and cancer biology, with a commitment to fostering student growth in biological sciences through evidence-based teaching practices.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University
- Ph.D. in Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Woodruff's research integrates biochemical and genetic approaches to study DNA damage response mechanisms in yeast and bacteria, with implications for human cancer prevention and chemotherapy efficacy. Her scholarly work spans Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, while her educational research focuses on Science Education and Biology Education methodologies to enhance undergraduate learning outcomes.
Her contributions to pedagogy have been recognized through:
- Davis Fellowship, Brandeis University (2013-2014)
- Provost's Teaching Innovation Grant, Brandeis University (2015)
- Provost's Teaching Innovation Grant, Brandeis University (2018)
As an educator, she mentors undergraduate students in laboratory research and curriculum development, with teaching innovations centered on active learning strategies. Her professional development includes participation in the MIT HHMI Education Group and the Broad Institute's High School Outreach Program prior to joining Brandeis.
