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Mark D. Baker is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on the study of homologous genetic recombination in mammalian cells. The laboratory employs a variety of techniques, including recombinant DNA and molecular genetics, immunological assays, and somatic cell genetics to explore the mechanisms underlying recombination processes. Recombination is crucial for gene expression, genetic diversity, and DNA damage repair, though it can also lead to genomic instabilities associated with cancer. Professor Baker's research aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of recombination, the defects that contribute to tumorigenesis, and the nature of recombination hotspots. Currently, his work investigates the frequency and mechanisms of recombination in mammalian chromosomes, including genetic controls involving key genes such as Rad52 and BRCA2. His research is supported by grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).