VERTICES PREP Program

Curtis Dearing, originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Throughout his academic journey, Curtis engaged in diverse lab environments, immersing himself in translational chemistry at MTSU, cancer biology at Meharry Medical College, and genetics/genomic research at Vanderbilt University. Driven to lead research in Genetics focused on personalized medicine, Curtis is passionate about CRISPR technology, genetically inherited susceptibility, and identifying physiological markers for disease. Outside the laboratory, he finds joy in the gym, exploring culinary delights as a food critic, and indulging in football and UFC.