Assistant Professor, Biology
            
          
        B.A. University of San Diego; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
            
          Appointed In
                
        2025
            
          Office
                
        Bioscience 214A
            
          Hours
                
        Tuesdays: 2-4 pm Thursday: 2-3 pm
            
          Dr. Rodriguez’s research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying human disease.
She studies proteins involved with DNA repair and genome stability. Her research team utilizes molecular biology techniques, biochemical assays, and computational modeling to understand protein-DNA interactions at the amino acid and nucleotide level.