Undergraduate university: Oakland University (B.S. Biochemistry, summa cum laude)

Thesis: Deep molecular characterization of DNA methylation in human colorectal cancer

Mentor: Peter Laird, Ph.D.

Experience: While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Nathan spent three years studying the physiology of the retinal dopaminergic system in the lab of Dr. Dao-Qi Zhang.

Hometown: Rochester, MI

Hobbies: Violin, classical music, being outdoors