Edward J. Macarak, Ph.D. Chair and Professor Interim Chair of Biochemistry Contact Information Robert Schattner Center University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Rm 416 Levy Building 240 South 40th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030 Phone: 215-898-8993 Fax: 215-573-3834 Email: macarak@biochem.dental.upenn.edu

Training:

• Hamilton College, A.B. in Biology, Chemistry, 1966
• University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in Biology, 1968
• University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in Biology, 1973

Research Interests:
Dr. Macarak joined the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology in 1992 and currently serves as Professor and Chairman of the Department. One area of research in Dr. Macarak's laboratory is investigating the mechanisms of cellular response to externally applied mechanical deformations. He has developed, tested, and patented a device that permits the application of precise mechanical deformations to cells in culture. With this device, cells can be grown in vitro and evaluated with respect to their response to a variety of mechanical forces. In 1994, Dr. Macarak and several of his colleagues were honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. They were awarded the Melville Medal by the Society, which is given yearly to the authors of the most outstanding paper in mechanical engineering. Dr. Macarak has a long history of involvement with teaching at the School of Dental Medicine in the fields of histology, physiology, and gross anatomy.

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