Kyle Hewitt, Ph.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Kyle Hewitt, Ph.D.
- Hometown: Bristol, Vt.
- Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Research Interests:
- Transcriptional and epigenetic control of hematopoiesis
- Acute/chronic anemia
- Myelodysplastic syndrome/leukemia/lymphoma
How I fell in love with research:
I have been fascinated with biological puzzles for as long as I can remember. Thankfully, I have met many excellent scientific collaborators, friends and mentors who share a keen interest in answering some of the myriad of longstanding questions surrounding human health, particularly in areas of transcription and epigenetics. The excitement of creating new knowledge, and realizing the potential application of these discoveries on the natural world, continues to inspire me.
Degrees:
- B.A., biology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs
- Ph.D., cell, molecular and developmental biology, Tufts University, Medford, Mass.
Memberships:
- American Society of Hematology
- International Society for Experimental Hematology
- American Heart Association
Three things people may not know about me:
Outside the lab, I enjoy woodworking and gardening. I also like tacos.