Nick Semenkovich, MD, PhD

Research Fellow

Biography

Nicholas “Nick” Semenkovich did his undergrad at MIT in Computer Science & Biology, followed by his MD/PhD at our own Washington University in St. Louis, where he completed his PhD in genetics, studying the impact of the gut microbiota on host epigenetics. Prior to his fellowship, he completed his medicine residency at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Outside the hospital, Nick enjoys coffee, information security, and wrangling his three tiny humans.

Research Interests

Machine learning, mechanisms of obesity & insulin resistance

Mentor

Aadel Chaudhuri, MD, PhD