Brian T. Emmer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School specializing in Internal Medicine. He completed his MD at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University in 2011 and has an extensive background including a PhD and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 2003. Emmer is a member of the Taubman Institute and has a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Laboratory of David Ginsburg, MD, also at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on applying modern functional genomic tools to understand the molecular basis of heart and lung diseases, with a specific interest in the Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) locus. His recent publications address functional elements at the LDLR locus, cellular Lp(a) uptake, and defining the functional landscape of LDLR, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge in cardiovascular health. Emmer is dedicated to innovative research and education that transforms lives through bold discovery and compassionate care.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and conducting research in Internal Medicine.