Kwangwon Lee, Ph.D.
Director of the Rutgers–Camden MARC program
Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Lee studies the genetic and molecular mechanisms and mathematical modeling of 24-hr biological rhythms, also called circadian rhythms. Using eukaryotic model organisms, his lab studies the mechanisms of circadian clocks and their roles in fitness. Dr. Lee is the founder of the MARC program at RUC and is also serving students as the Director of Undergraduate Biology program. You can see his research HERE.
Nathan Fried Ph.D.
Assistant Director & Program Coordinator of the Rutgers–Camden MARC program
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Fried uses cutting-edge neuroscience techniques, such as animal behavior, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and machine learning to study the molecular mechanisms and neuronal circuitry behind the intersection of chronic pain and sleep in drosophila and rodents. He is also a Discipline-Based Education Researcher (DBER) studying ways to help students from low income backgrounds become successful scientists. You can see his research HERE.
Mentors
If there are faculty at Rutgers–Camden or the University of Pennsylvania that the student wishes to conduct biomedical research with, students should let the Rutgers–Camden MARC leadership know so the faculty can be invited to join this list.
Current MARC Mentors
Rutgers University–Camden Faculty:
Maria De La Encarnacion Solesio Torregrosa, Ph.D.
Rowan University – School of Osteopathic Medicine