Veronica M. Maher

University Distinguished Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

341 Food Safety Bldg.
517-353-7785
E-mail: Maher@msu.edu

Research Interests:
Dr. Maher's research concentrates on determining the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the induction of the DNA changes (mutations) that occur in human cells when they are exposed to ultraviolet or ionizing radiation or chemical carcinogens. She studies the role of DNA replication, mitotic hemologous recombination, and various types of DNA repair mechanisms. Dr. Maher's research interests related to toxicology fall under the broad umbrella of biochemical toxicology and include cytotoxic, mutagenic and transforming effects.

Educational Background:
Marygrove College, B.S., biology, 1951 
University of Michigan, M.S., biology, 1958 
University of Wisconsin--Madison, Ph.D., molecular biology, 1968

Selected Professional Activities:
Women's Achievements Award, MSU, 1985; Distinguished Faculty Award, MSU, 1988; Distinguished Faculty Award, Michigan Association of Governing Boards, 1989; Distinguished Professor Award, MSU, 1992; Award for Lifetime Accomplishments, Environmental Mutagen Society, 1995; Irvin M. Korr Award for Outstanding Basic Science Research, American Osteopathic Association, 2000; and the Darryl A. Beehler, DO, Research Mentor of the Year Award, American Osteopathic Association, 2005.

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