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Marcus J. Wagner, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Education and Data Science at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. His dual expertise bridges medical education innovation and cardiac molecular research.
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Organ Systems and Translational Medicine), Temple University, 2021
- Certificate in Higher Education, Temple University, 2021
- B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude), Ursinus College, 2017
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 2021-2024
Dr. Wagner's research spans two critical domains: medical education where he investigates student efficacy, STEM identity development, and institutional impact on learning; and cardiac science focusing on sarcomeric protein dynamics, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mechanisms, and immunological aspects of cardiac repair. His work integrates pedagogical innovation with translational cardiovascular research.
Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent focus on cardiac regeneration mechanisms, particularly stem cell therapies and immunomodulation in myocardial repair. Recent work (2023) explores macrophage polarization in ischemic injury and Hsp70-BAG3 regulation of sarcomeric proteins, demonstrating evolving sophistication in molecular cardiac research.
- Brody Family Medical Trust Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2023)
- American Physiology Society PrEP-E Fellowship (2022)
- American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2019-2021)
Dr. Wagner actively mentors through his educational mission to support medical students across Temple's programs. His research has been funded by major cardiovascular fellowships including the Brody Family Trust and American Heart Association awards. Current work continues in cardiac immunology and medical education innovation at Temple University.
