J.Sowers James Sowers
Year in Program: GY4
Undergrad University: Johns Hopkins University
Mentor: Ping Wu, MD, PhD
Graduate Program: Neuroscience

James Sowers

  • 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.
  • 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

For more information on research activity, please see the ResearchGate profile here.