UTMB MD-PhD Program Current Students Profile James Sowers James SowersYear in Program: GY4Undergrad University: Johns Hopkins UniversityMentor: Ping Wu, MD, PhDGraduate Program: Neuroscience James Sowers Research Interests Developing mass spectrometry-based assays to follow epigenetic reprogramming in glioblastoma stem cells and human neural stem cells (hNSC) and to measure metabolic changes resulting from tissue damage and inflammation. To better understand the pathophysiology of neurodegeneration due to disease or trauma and ultimately to develop better strategies for treating patients with neurodegenerative disorders. Honors and Awards Graduated with University Honors, Johns Hopkins University (2013) Graduated with Departmental Honors in Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University (2013) Dean's List (2009-2013) Golden Key Society Research Activities For more information on research activity, please see the ResearchGate profile here.