Dr. Clementina Mesaros

Associate Professor

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Biography

Clementina Mesaros is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania. She serves as the Director of the Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry Core at the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology, and as the Associate Director for Shared Resources at the Abramson Cancer Center. Her research interests focus on understanding the biomarkers of pathologies such as Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA), including the role of lipid metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction in disease progression. Her innovative approaches aim to identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic interventions for FRDA and investigate the impact of environmental pollutants on health. Mesaros has significant experience managing sophisticated mass spectrometry facilities and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists. She emphasizes rigorous analytical thinking in her laboratory and actively trains undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and support staff to foster their academic growth and research capabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lead the Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry Core and engage in cutting-edge research on environmental toxins and metabolic diseases.

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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