Dr. Ronen Marmorstein

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Biography

Ronen Marmorstein is George W. Raiziss Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on biochemical and biophysical approaches to understand key molecular mechanisms involved in age-associated diseases, such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Marmorstein's laboratory utilizes X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy to elucidate protein structures and functions. He is particularly interested in protein acetylation and its role in metabolic regulation, investigating how enzymes modify histones and contribute to epigenetic changes in cells. His work also examines the molecular connections between metabolism and gene expression regulation. Marmorstein's lab employs a broad range of biophysical techniques and structure-based drug design approaches to develop small-molecule inhibitors that target specific proteins involved in these pathways. He encourages students to engage with innovative techniques such as high-throughput screening and enzymology in their research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in biochemical and structural biology under the mentorship of Stephen C. Harrison.

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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