Darin Gilchrist

Darin Gilchrist

Medical Scientist Training Program

Ph.D. Candidate in the Molecular Medicine Graduate Program

darin.gilchrist@som.umaryland.edu

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Research

Darin’s research focuses on characterizing the apoptosis sensitivity of tumor cells using TetherChip technology in order to serve as a phenotypic marker that predicts the risk of cancer metastasis in patients with breast cancer. Currently, he has been working to optimize conditions to induce apoptosis and track phenotypic changes over time.

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Accolades

• UMSOM Admissions Committee (2021-2022)
• SNMA Recruitment Chair (2021-2022)
• Meyerhoff Scholar, M28

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Education

• A.A. in General Studies
  • Prince George’s Community College
• B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Hobbies

Outside of lab, Darin is a Foodie and enjoys the gym, basketball, and Netflix.