Patrick Cahan

Patrick Cahan, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Molecular Biology & Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. He co-directs the Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program and is affiliated with the Institute for Basic Biomedical Science and the Translational Tissue Engineering Center.

Education:

• PhD in Computational Biology, Washington University, 2009
• MS in Genomics & Bioinformatics, George Washington University, 2004
• BS in Computer Science, University of Maryland, 2000

Research Interests: Dr. Cahan’s lab develops computational tools to analyze omics data for applications in developmental biology and stem cell engineering. Key projects include AI-driven transcription factor binding site prediction, engineering cell function using iPSC derivatives, and spatial multiomics analysis of synovial joints. His work bridges computational and experimental methods, with a focus on regulatory networks and disease modeling.

Publications: His recent work spans topics like epigenetic memory in pancreatic cancer, osteosarcoma metastasis inhibition, and kidney injury biomarkers. Themes include computational biology, single-cell transcriptomics, and systems biology applied to regenerative medicine.

Awards:

• 2022 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award

Grants & Advising: Not explicitly detailed in text, but his lab’s projects imply significant funding in tissue engineering and computational biology. Advising roles are inferred from his faculty position.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Cahan Lab, focusing on computational tools for stem cell and developmental biology. Collaborates with teams in nephrology, oncology, and musculoskeletal research.