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Ann Kirchmaier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University. Her research focuses on epigenetic processes and their role in heritable modifications, particularly in the context of chromatin structures, DNA replication, and cell cycle regulation. Dr. Kirchmaier’s lab employs a combination of molecular biology and biochemistry, utilizing quantitative microscopy-based approaches and mammalian cell culture, alongside yeast genetics, to understand the impact of genetic and external factors on epigenetic gene regulation. A significant aspect of her work involves the study of silent chromatin in Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model to examine the mechanisms of epigenetically regulated chromatin structures. She investigates how environmental factors can influence epigenetic processes, contributing to gene expression anomalies linked to developmental defects and tumor genesis. Throughout her academic career, she has been recognized with various awards, including the University Faculty Scholar title and the Kimmel Scholar Award from the Sidney Kimmel Foundation for Cancer Research, highlighting her contributions to the field of molecular biology and aging.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in biochemistry, focusing on chromatin and epigenetic regulation.
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