Tyler Blanch
Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
University of Pennsylvania
Hometown
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Education
B.S. Biochemistry from the University of New Mexico, 2022
B.S. Applied Mathematics from the University of New Mexico, 2022
Areas of Special Interest
I am interested in epigenetics and chromatin organization broadly. My thesis work is focused on the role of inflammation and mechanical cues in tendon degeneration. When not in the lab, I like to try new restaurants and exercise.
Conference Abstracts and Presentations
Blanch T, Jiang X, Dyment N, Heo SC. “Aging Alters Tenocyte Response to Inflammation with Enhanced Sensitivity and Cellular Dysfunction.” 2025 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. February. Phoenix, AZ. (Poster presentation)
Pinto FR, Blanch T, Heo SC. “Epigenetic Crosstalk Between Tenocytes and Chondrocytes in Inflammatory Shoulder Degeneration.” 2025 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. February. Phoenix, AZ. (Poster presentation)
Blanch T, Lee DG, Jung J, Dyment N, Heo SC. “Chromatin Dynamics and Enzyme Diffusion within Inflamed Tendons.” 2024 Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders Scientific Symposium. December. Philadelphia, PA. (Poster presentation)
Blanch T, Lee DG, Pinto FR, Dokyoon K, Heo SC. “Single Epigenetic Enzyme Tracking Predicts Chromatin Dynamics in Living Cells.” 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Podium presentation)
Avery K, Blanch T, Pinto FR, Heo SC. “Epigenetic Responses to Fluid Shear Stress: Mechanistic Insights into Atherosclerosis.” 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Poster presentation)
Blanch T, Woodworth M, Heo Y, Li Z, Heo SC, Lakadamyali M. “Advanced Microscopy Techniques for Mechanobiology and Chromatin State Analysis.” 2024 Center for Engineering Mechanobiology Scientific Symposium. Philadelphia, PA. (Poster presentation)
Blanch T, Zhang Y, Jiang X, Li Z, Dyment N, Heo SC. “Age-Dependent Inflammatory Responsiveness and Chromatin Dynamics in Mouse Tenocytes.” 2024 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. (Poster presentation)
Blanch T, Zhang Y, Jiang X, Li Z, Dyment N, Heo SC. “Murine Tenocytes Display Alters Sensitivity to TNFa Treatment with Disease.” 2023 Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders Scientific Symposium. December. Philadelphia, PA. (Poster presentation)
Honors and Awards
2024 Annual PCMD Scientific Symposium Best Poster Award
2023 Annual PCMD Scientific Symposium Best Poster Award
2018 Certification in Biochemistry by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology