Dr. Patrick Seale

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Biography

Patrick Seale is a Professor in the Biomedical Graduate Studies at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the biology of adipose (fat) cells and their substantial roles in whole-body physiology. The lab investigates the dynamic and plastic nature of adipose tissue, including its regulatory functions in metabolism, energy storage, and immune responses. The Seale lab aims to elucidate the mechanisms governing the development and remodeling of adipose tissue in response to environmental stimuli such as cold exposure and dietary factors. He is dedicated to understanding how adipocytes—both white and brown—function and adapt, as well as how alterations in adipose tissue contribute to obesity and related metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes. Seale's lab also explores the therapeutic potential of brown fat and mechanisms of adipocyte differentiation, with an emphasis on identifying pathways that could promote healthier metabolic profiles and mitigate the risks associated with obesity related diseases.

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Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

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

Leading research on adipose tissue biology and its implications for metabolism and obesity.

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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