James Tyler Hagen

PhD Candidate, Biomedical Science
BS, Biochemistry

In 2019, Tyler graduated summa cum laude with his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from ECU. During his last year as an undergraduate student, Tyler worked in the Neufer Lab where he conducted research focusing on mitochondrial bioenergetics.

Following his graduation from ECU, Tyler began working towards his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, with a concentration in Physiology, at the Brody School of Medicine. Currently working in the Fisher-Wellman Lab, Tyler continues to conduct mitochondrial bioenergetics research in the context of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. During his time here as a graduate student, Tyler has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Prior to his undergraduate studies at ECU, Tyler was well known on YouTube for his pop-punk music published under the artist name “Sounds Like Harmony.” He performed on multiple tours across the United States and Canada until 2016. Following this, he decided to channel his artistic creativity towards a career in science.