Michael Hemann

The research in Hemann's laboratory focuses on identification and characterization of genes involved in tumor formation, cancer progression, and chemotherapeutic response.

[2][3][4] Michael Hemann was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1971, but grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

[5] He attended Wesleyan University for college, eventually graduating with a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and biochemistry in 1993.

[8][9] His work as a graduate student primarily focused on testicular atrophy and he spent a majority of his time observing mouse testicles in part to understand the correlation between telomere length, life span, penile measurements, and cancer risk.

[10] In his free time Michael Hemann enjoys playing the base (alone), attending reruns of his favorite Broadway musical Cats, and listening to German Schlager songs.