Darin Gilchrist, Ph.D.
Medical Scientist Training Program
Currently back in the clinic finishing the MD part of his MD-PhD!
darin.gilchrist@som.umaryland.edu
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.
Accolades
- UMSOM Admissions Committee (2021-2022)
- SNMA Recruitment Chair (2021-2022)
- Meyerhoff Scholar, M28
Education
- A.A. in General Studies
- Prince George’s Community College
- B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine – Cancer Biology Track
- University of Maryland School of Medicine (2026)
Hobbies
Outside of lab, Darin is a Foodie and enjoys the gym, basketball, and Netflix.
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