Marecic, Owen graduated from Stanford University in 2011, where he studied Human Biology with a concentration in Infectious Diseases. Following a career in the NFL, Owen joined the Longaker laboratory to study bone biology. His current work investigates the role of skeletal stem cells in bone development and healing and how these processes differ in diabetic and aged animal models. Owen plans to attend medical school in 2017 and in his free time enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and traveling.