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Beth Ann Sullivan

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Box 3054 DUMC, 361 CARL, Durham, NC 27710
213 Research Drive DUMC 3054, 361 CARL, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Grants


The Duke Preparing Research scholars In bioMEdical sciences (PRIME): Cancer Research Program

ResearchPreceptor · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2023 - 2028

Duke Preparing Research Scholars in Biomedical Sciences- Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2022 - 2027

Medical Scientist Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2022 - 2027

Genomic Analysis of Centromere Assembly and Function

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2017 - 2026

Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2026

Summer Scholars in Genome Sciences & Medicine

Inst. Training Prgm or CMESignificant Contributor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2017 - 2026

Genetic and Genomics Training Grant

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2025

Centromere Function and Dicentric Chromosome Stability

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2025

The role of retroelements in centromere function

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Connecticut · 2019 - 2024

PacBio Sequel IIe for GCB Sequencing Core

EquipmentMajor User · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2024

Ectopic centromere assembly in humans

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2022

Medical Scientist Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMESteering Committee Member · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1997 - 2022

Genetics Training Grant

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1979 - 2020

Organization and Function of Cellular Structure

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1975 - 2020

Dicentric chromosome stability and formation in humans

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2012 - 2017

Genomic and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Human Centromere Assembly and Chromosome Stability

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by March of Dimes · 2013 - 2016

Epigenomic Mechanisms of Centromere Function and Chromosome Rearrangements

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2010 - 2013

Mechanisms of Human Chromosome Rearrangement and Stability

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by March of Dimes · 2010 - 2013

Organization and Regulation of Eukaryotic Centromeres

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2005 - 2010

Epigenetic Determinants of Centromere Function and Stability in Human Dicentric Chromosomes

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by March of Dimes · 2006 - 2009

Organization and Stability of Centromeric Chromatin

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation · 2005 - 2006

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Seed Grant: Strategic community building: An alternative to discriminatory practices across disciplines (SCB) · 2020 Co-Lead · Awarded by: Duke Office for Faculty Advancement This project will pursue a set of enrichment activities for faculty in Arts & Sciences, Medicine, and the Focus Program organized around Duke’s new Mellon Sawyer Seminar series. Bringing together 27 faculty fellows from Duke and four other Triangle universities, this series explores four themes: minorities, underrepresented communities and language-based discrimination; linguistic diversity in education; multilingualism, immigration and identities; and indigenous and endangered languages. The group will meet for dinner discussions after attending specific lectures. Each team meeting will include students as well as faculty. https://facultyadvancement.duke.edu/2020-faculty-advancement-seed-grants-awardees

External Relationships


  • Springer Nature Publishing Company

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