Dr. Chase Weidmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chase Weidmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research focuses on the cellular signals propagated by RNA-protein interactions and their implications for cancer pathology. Weidmann's work aims to leverage advanced RNA and protein sequencing technologies to explore RNA-protein interaction networks, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic strategies to target specific sites within these interactions. He received his Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan in 2015 and has held postdoctoral positions at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His scholarly contributions include several publications in reputable journals, reflecting his active engagement in enhancing the understanding of RNA biology and its utility in biomedical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Biological Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Scholar

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Research in Cell Biology and Physiology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

Research in Chemistry.

Awards

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Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

2024-01-01
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Endowment for Basic Sciences Award

2025-06-12

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.