Nick earned a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. During his undergraduate studies, Nick delved into the intersection of biomechanics and accident physics, using engineering principles to analyze the forces and accelerations in vehicular accidents. He also explored the role of cell mechanics in angiogenesis, specifically investigating the tension at junctions between cells using FRET-based sensors to measure the forces contributing to new blood vessel growth.
Nick then received his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University. Nick expanded his proficiencies to areas like cell image analysis, mechanobiology, and orthopedic regenerative medicine.
Currently, driven by a passion for merging technology with healthcare, Nick is keen on exploring real-world challenges in the biomedical realm. Particularly, he is intrigued by the role of cellular bioenergetics and mitochondrial regulation of pathological angiogenesis in diseases such as kidney cancer, brain cancer, and diabetes. Outside the lab, Nick enjoys watching sports with friends, hitting the gym for a good workout, and attending concerts.