Zachary Vaneman

Zach Vaneman

About me... Major: Chemical Engineering || Semester Standing: Senior || Research: Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology || Experiences: AIChE Undergraduate Student Conference, PSU CHE REU, PSU National Science Foundation REU Symposium

Topics I can help with... Determining research interests, discovering research opportunities, REU programs, contacting professors

Project Title: 
Extracellular matrix viscoelasticity regulates TGFβ1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and apoptosis via integrin linked kinase
Project Description: 
I am currently investigating the link between cellular environment, mechanical and chemical signals, and disease progression.
Mentor(s): 
Esther Gomez
Major(s): 
Chemical Engineering
Campus: 
University Park