Chemistry PhD student, Kara G. Pytko successfully defended her thesis titled “Genome Stability Maintenance by Human DNA Polymerase Delta: Insights into Human DNA Replication Under Adverse Conditions.” Effective August 1, 2024 Dr. Pytko will be a tenure-track assistant professor of Biochemistry at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. Congratulations Dr. Pytko!! You have left an everlasting imprint on the Hedglin Lab.  We are beyond proud of your many accomplishments and excited to watch you continue to shine and succeed in your independent career. Look out for the Pytko Lab in 2024!!

Drs. Hedglin & Pytko