Dr. Zachary Schug

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zachary T. Schug is an Assistant Professor at the Wistar Institute and a faculty member in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Saint Joseph's University in 2001 and his Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from Thomas Jefferson University in 2007. His research primarily focuses on cancer metabolism, with a specialization in metabolomics and lipidomics, exploring key processes such as acetate metabolism and lipid metabolism. Additionally, he has interests in functional genomics and the concept of synthetic lethality, which seeks to identify molecular interactions that can be targeted for therapeutic benefits in cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-08-29 — Present

Wistar Institute • Philadelphia, PA

Engaged in research and teaching in the fields of systems pharmacology and translational therapeutics.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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