Dr. Arndt Siekmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arndt Siekmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg in 2000 and obtained his PhD in Molecular Cell Biology Genetics from the Max Planck Institute in 2004. His research focuses on the mechanisms of vascular development and function, particularly in zebrafish models. His work has contributed to the understanding of the signaling pathways that regulate endothelial cell behavior and morphogenesis. He has published extensively in notable journals on topics such as the interactions between vascular mural cells and endothelial cells, and the effects of hemodynamic cues on vascular development. His research interests include vascular biology, cellular signaling, and genetic regulation of growth and development in vertebrates.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leading research in cell developmental biology, focusing on the vascular system and cellular signaling.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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