Taylor Harned

Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Eckerd College. He is in the Chang lab in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology Ph.D. program. Taylor studies cholesterol metabolism in the context of Alzheimer's Disease. Using lipid biochemical techniques, he determines molecular responses to the inhibition of cholesterol metabolism enzyme ACAT1. By characterizing changes in cellular cholesterol distribution as well as bulk lipid metabolism, he aims to find the molecular drivers behind the benefits of ACAT1 inhibition as seen in Alzheimer's Disease models. Taylor's hobbies include all things outdoors with his dogs, with a special interest in fishing during the summer and skiing during the winter.