Dr. Brooks Crickard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brooks Crickard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which enzymes function to maintain genetic information stored in chromosomes. His laboratory examines processes such as DNA strand invasion and strand exchange involved in homologous recombination, which is a universally conserved pathway used by organisms to maintain chromosome integrity. The Crickard laboratory employs a combination of biochemical, biophysical, and genetic approaches to develop high-resolution models of these critical processes. Crickard has published several key papers in prominent journals, including 'Current Opinion in Genetics & Development' and 'Cell', and has contributed significantly to the field of molecular biology through his research on DNA repair mechanisms.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Researching mechanisms of DNA repair and homologous recombination; teaching introductory biochemistry.

Awards

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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellow

Courses

BIOMG 3350 Introductory Biochemistry

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture