Dr. Nathaniel Vacanti

Biography

Nathaniel Vacanti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, focusing on Molecular Nutrition. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, followed by a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He obtained his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Oncology and Pathology at Karolinska Institutet. His research interests encompass combining high-throughput proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to investigate metabolic dysfunctions and identify actionable dietary strategies that can correct such issues. His ongoing projects include identifying metabolic mechanisms in breast cancer cell lines, predicting drug targets for nutrient interventions, and mapping the proteomic responses of skeletal muscle cells to nutrient availability. He teaches courses on empirical research in nutritional sciences, contributing significantly to the understanding of metabolic pathways influencing health and disease.

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