Mark Pepin, Biomedical Engineering, Primary Mentor: Dr. Adam Wende

Mark Pepin is an MD/PhD student working in the laboratory of Dr. Adam Wende. His research interest involve exploring the epigenetic contribution of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and its relevance in the development of cardiac dysfunction in diabetic patients. Mark received his BS in chemical engineering at Clemson University, followed by an MS in Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Mark is also an avid distance runner, former NCAA division 1 athlete, and he has ranked among the top distance runners in US elite marathoning.