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Current Medical Scholars Program Students
| Agran, Jason E. (2003), Neuroscience | B.S., Biological Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2002
| Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Gabriele Gratton http://www.beckman.uiuc.edu/profiles/faculty/grattong.html | | PhD Topic: | Modeling the spatiotemporal dynamics underlying cortical working memory with EROS. | | Research Synopsis |
| Amado, Luciana (2003), Microbiology | B.A., Chemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 2003
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
| | Advisor: | Andrei Kuzminov http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_kuzminov.htm | | PhD Topic: | E-coli Discontinuous Leading Strand DNA Synthesis | | Publications |
| Andres, Robert D. (2004), Cell & Developmental Biology | B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000
| Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
| | Advisor: | James Weyhenmeyer http://www.life.uiuc.edu/cdb/faculty/weyhenmeyer.html | | PhD Topic: | Angiotensin Type-2 Receptor Modulation of NMDA-mediated Current, Signaling and Apoptosis. | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Antonsen, Erik (2002), Aerospace Engineering | B.S., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997
| M.S., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
| Ph.D., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| | Advisor: | Rod Burton http://www.ae.uiuc.edu/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=196 | | PhD Topic: | Propellant Surface Temperature and Plume Characteristics of Micro-Pulsed Plasma Thrusters | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Arnold, Jennifer (2005), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.S., Biology, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, 2005
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Martha Gillette http://www.life.uiuc.edu/cdb/faculty/gillette.html |
| Baldwin, Jennifer (2006), Anthropology | M.A., Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
| B.S., Biology, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 2002
| | Advisor: | Matti Bunzl | | Research Synopsis |
| Bramall, Tracy L. (), Kinesiology |
| Cash, Jennifer A. (2003), Microbiology | B.S., Chemistry/Biology, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 2000
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
| | Advisor: | Abigail Salyers http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_salyers.htm |
| Cervantes, David G. (2006), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.S., Biology-Neuroscience, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2006
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
| | Advisor: | Kevin Xiang http://www.life.uiuc.edu/xiang/ | | Research Synopsis |
| Chiao, Jonathan W. (2006), Human & Community Development | M.P.H., Environmental and Occupational Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
| B.A., Mathematics, Chemistry, New York University, New York, NY, 2003
| | Advisor: | Ann Reisner | | Research Synopsis |
| Choi, Sharon (2006), Biochemistry | B.S., Biology and Cognitive Sciences, University of California at San Diego, 2003
| M.S., Biology, University of California at San Diego, 2005
| | Advisor: | James Morrissey http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_morrissey.html |
| Choi, Won-Tak (2001), Biochemistry | B.S., Biology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1999
| Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Ziwei Huang | | PhD Topic: | Biochemical Characterization of CXCR4 Interactions with HIV-1, Natural Ligands and De-novo Designed Inhibitors | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Dang, Mai (2000), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.A., Sociology, University of Chicago, 1999
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| Ph.D., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Yuqing Li http://www.life.uiuc.edu/physiology/f_li.html | | PhD Topic: | Modeling DYT1 Dystonia in Mice | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Das, Smita (2005), Community Health | B.S., Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2004
| M.S., Public Health, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH, 2005
| | Advisor: | Reginald Alston http://www.chlth.uiuc.edu/main_sections/faculty_staff/alston.htm |
| Dodd, Dylan (2005), Microbiology | B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, Davis, CA, 2005
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Isaac Cann | | PhD Topic: | Functional analysis of glycosyl hydrolases from the rumen bacterium, Prevotella ruminicola. | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Ehrenberger, Kristen A. (2004), History | B.A., History, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2004
| M.A., History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Mark Micale and Peter Fritzsche http://www.history.uiuc.edu/fac_dir/micale_dir/micale.htm, http://www.history.uiuc.edu/fac_dir/frit_dir/fritzsch.htm | | PhD Topic: | Consuming Health Knowledge: Nutrition and Hygiene in Germany, 1900-1933 | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Elias, Youssef (2003), Biochemistry | B.S., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
| Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Raven Huang http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_huangh.html | | PhD Topic: | Structural and Biochemical Studies of DNA/RNA Editing Enzymes | | Research Synopsis |
| Fecek, Christopher M. (2008), Kinesiology | B.S., Biology, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI, 2008
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| Flanigan, Asa (1997), Microbiology | B.A., Biology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1997
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
| | Advisor: | Jeff Gardner http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_gardner.htm | | PhD Topic: | Characterization of the Gifsy-1 Phage Excisionase Protein | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Forbes, Monica M. (2004), Bioengineering | B.S., Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| M.S., Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| | Advisor: | William O'Brien http://www.ece.uiuc.edu/faculty/faculty.asp?wdo | | PhD Topic: | Evaluation of Inertial Cavitation's Role in Sonoporation | | Research Synopsis |
| Fukui, Lisa (2006), Cell & Developmental Biology | B.S., Computer Science, California Institute of Technology, 2005
| | Advisor: | Jonathan Henry | | Publications |
| Gayles, Travis A. (2003), Community Health | B.A., Public Policy Studies, African American Studies, Duke University, Durham, NC, 2001
| Ph.D., Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Reginald Alston http://www.chlth.uiuc.edu/main_sections/faculty_staff/alston.htm | | PhD Topic: | Examining Illinois Small Business Employers’ Attitudes Towards Association Health Plans (AHPs) | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Ginsberg, Cynthia C. (2008), Fellow |
| Graham, Thomas A. (2005), Fellow | B.S., Physics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1994
| M.S., Physics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1997
| Ph.D., Biological Structure, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2003
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| Guerra, Francisco M. (2007), Biophysics | B.S., Bioengineering, University of California at San Diego, 2002
| | Advisor: | Eric Oldfield http://feh.scs.uiuc.edu/ |
| Guest, Christopher B. (2004), Nutritional Sciences | B.S., Biochemistry, California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2001
| B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Marycrest College, Davenport, IA, 1997
| Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Greg Freund http://www.nutrsci.uiuc.edu/faculty/profile.cfm?id=47 | | PhD Topic: | Innate Immune System | | Publications |
| Gunther, Jillian R. (2004), Chemistry | B.S., Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| | Advisor: | John Katzenellenbogen http://www.scs.uiuc.edu/chem/gkatz.htm | | PhD Topic: | Coactivator Binding Inhibitors: Non-traditional Interruption of the Estrogen Receptor α/Steroid Receptor Coactivator Interaction | | Research Synopsis |
| Gupta, Rajarsi (2000), Biochemistry | B.A., Molecular Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania, 1999
| Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | William Mantulin http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_mantulin.html | | PhD Topic: | Real-time Clinical Applications of Frequency-domain Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FD-NIRS) in the Human Brain: Non-Invasive Functional Imaging | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Hasadsri, Linda (2001), Cell & Developmental Biology | B.A., Biological Anthropology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 1999
| | Advisor: | Julia George http://www.life.uiuc.edu/physiology/f_george.html | | PhD Topic: | Nanoparticulate Protein Delivery for Inhibition of Synuclein Aggregation in Cells: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Parkinson's and Other Neurodegenerative Disease | | Research Synopsis |
| Holton, Sarah E. (2008), Bioengineering | B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 2008
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| Husain, Adnan K. (2003), Law | A.B., Economics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2003
| B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2003
| M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2003
| J.D., Law, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Virginia Vermillion | | Publications |
| Hwang, Helen (2008), Bioengineering | B.S., Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2005
| B.A., Psychology, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2005
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| Hwang, Mark E. (2007), Bioengineering | B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 2007
| B.S., Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 2007
| | Advisor: | Daniel Pack |
| Jarvi, Albert O. (2008), Speech & Hearing Science | B.A., Linguistics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2004
| M.A., Linguistics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 2008
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| Johnson, Chenara A. (2005), Bioengineering | B.S., Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2005
| | Advisor: | William O'Brien http://www.ece.uiuc.edu/faculty/faculty.asp?wdo | | PhD Topic: | Ultrasound and Contrast Agent-Induced Angiogenesis |
| Karberg, Katherine (2001), Microbiology | A.B., Biology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1998
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| | Advisor: | Gary Olsen http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_olsen.htm | | PhD Topic: | Evolutionary Genomics of Salmonella Enterica Serovars | | Research Synopsis |
| Khatami, David B. (2004), Electrical & Computer Engineering | B.S., Electrical Engineering, Norwich University, Northfield, VT, 2000
| M.S., Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
| | Advisor: | Bruce Wheeler http://www.ece.uiuc.edu/faculty/faculty.asp?bwheeler | | PhD Topic: | A Large Scale Study of Functional Connectivity in Patterned Networks of Neurons Cultured in vitro Using Micro-electrode Arrays | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Kim, Miri (2008), Neuroscience | B.S., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
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| Kraft, Tristan F. (2004), Nutritional Sciences | B.S., Biology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2004
| M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| | Advisor: | Mary Ann Lila http://www.nutrsci.uiuc.edu/faculty/profile.cfm?id=60 | | PhD Topic: | Influence of berry compound interactions on biological activity | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Kukreti, Shwayta (2003), Biophysics | B.S., Honors Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| B.S., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| Ph.D., Biophysics and Computational Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Enrico Gratton http://www.physics.uiuc.edu/People/Faculty/profiles/Gratton/ | | PhD Topic: | INTRINSIC SPECTROSCOPIC TUMOR MARKERS REVEALED BY DOUBLE-DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS OF NEAR-INFRARED ABSORPTION SPECTRA | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Langenfeld, Adam D. (2006), Chemistry | B.A., Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, 2006
| | Advisor: | Anne Baranger | | Research Synopsis |
| Laprise, Jennifer (2005), Microbiology | B.S., Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2004
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
| | Advisor: | Jeff Gardner http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_gardner.htm | | PhD Topic: | Mechanistic studies of the Bacteroides conjugative transposon CTnDOT integrase - IntDOT | | Research Synopsis |
| Lasker, Michael (2001), Biochemistry | B.A., Russian, University of California at Davis, 1997
| Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| B.S., Genetics, University of California at Davis, 1997
| | Advisor: | Satish Nair http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_nair.html
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_nair.html | | PhD Topic: | Structural Studies of the Innate Immune Pathway | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Lidstone, Erich A. (), Bioengineering | B.S., Biochemistry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, 2005
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| Lurvey, Robert B. (2005), Law | B.A., Biological Sciences, University of Chicago, 2005
| | Advisor: | Virginia Vermillion |
| Maduram, David T. (2004), Community Health | B.A., Economics, University of Chicago, 2003
| Ph.D., Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Karin Rosenblatt http://www.chlth.uiuc.edu/ | | PhD Topic: | Statistical Analysis of Cancer Screening Techniques | | Research Synopsis |
| Maki, Aaron J. (2007), Bioengineering | B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 2007
| | Advisor: | Matthew Wheeler | | PhD Topic: | Bone tissue engineering utilizing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, hydroxyapatite scaffolds, and bone morphogenic protein-eluting gelatin microspheres | | Research Synopsis |
| Martin, Stefani M. (2004), Microbiology | B.S., Biology, Union University, Jackson, TN, 2004
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Joanna Shisler http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_shisler.htm |
| Mathias, Patrick C. (2006), Bioengineering | B.S., Electrical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 2004
| M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Brian Cunningham | | PhD Topic: | Enhanced Fluorescence and Label-Free Biosensing on a Photonic Crystal Surface | | Research Synopsis |
| Mayz, Kurtis A. (2004), Law/MBA | B.S., Biology and Political Science, American University, Washington, DC, 2004
| J.D., Law, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Virginia Vermillion |
| McDonald, Michael A. (1991), Speech & Hearing Science | B.A., Biology, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, 1989
| M.S., Biophysics and Computational Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
| Ph.D., Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| | Advisor: | Ken Watkin http://www.shs.uiuc.edu/misc-home/faculty.html | | PhD Topic: | Multi-modality contrast agents: synthesis, characterization, and applications for medical imaging and therapy | | Research Synopsis |
| Mehrotra, Pavni (2005), Cell & Developmental Biology | B.S., Human Biology, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2005
| | Advisor: | Romana Nowak | | PhD Topic: | Regulation of EMMPRIN Production and Release by Uterine Epithelial Cells | | Research Synopsis |
| Moran, Tyler B. (2005), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.S., Neuroscience, Bates College, Lewston, ME, 2002
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Lori Raetzman http://www.life.uiuc.edu/physiology/f_raetzman.html | | Research Synopsis |
| Morris, Ken (2006), Neuroscience | B.S., Biology and Biochemistry, Univ of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 2000
| | Advisor: | Paul Gold | | Research Synopsis |
| Neumann, Martin (2002), Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering | B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
| M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| Ph.D., Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | David Ruzic http://starfire.ne.uiuc.edu/index.php?page=Personnel&topic=Advisor&user=22
http://www.ne.uiuc.edu/ruzic.html | | PhD Topic: | Plasma Cleaning and Directed Lithium Diffusion in Mirror Optics for Use in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Nguyen, Freddy T. (2003), Chemistry | B.S., Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 2002
| B.A., Mathematics, Rice Univesity, Houston, TX, 2002
| | Advisor: | Stephen Boppart http://www.ece.uiuc.edu/faculty/faculty.asp?boppart | | Publications |
| Normoyle, Kieran (2006), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | M.S., Biochemistry, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2006
| B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2005
| B.A., History, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2005
| | Advisor: | William Brieher | | Research Synopsis |
| Okura, Michael (1999), Pathobiology | B.S., Microbiology, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1994
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1999
| Ph.D., Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004
| | Advisor: | Roberto Docampo http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/path/molparasite/
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/faculty/viewfac.cfm?id=rodoc | | PhD Topic: | Role of the phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C gene (TcPI-PLC) in stress-related responses and differentiation of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Papke, David J. (2008), Neuroscience | B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
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| Parent, Ephraim (2000), Chemistry | B.S., Chemistry, Brigham Young University, 2000
| Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | John Katzenellenbogen http://www.scs.uiuc.edu/chem/gkatz.htm | | PhD Topic: | Steroidal and Non-steroidal Androgen Receptor Radiopharmaceuticals | | Research Synopsis |
| Patel, Mikin V. (2007), MBA | B.A., Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2007
| | Advisor: | Mary McElvain | | PhD Topic: | | | Research Synopsis |
| Peters, Vanessa A. (2008), Nutritional Sciences | B.S., Biology, Elmira College, Elmira, NY, 2008
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| Pisani, Samantha L. (2008), Neuroscience | B.A., Biology, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 2007
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| Poppe, Emilia M. (2008), Human & Community Development | B.S., Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL, 2004
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| Qavi, Abraham J. (2007), Chemistry | B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, University of California at Irvine, 2007
| | Advisor: | Ryan Bailey |
| Reno, Michael L. (2007), Microbiology | B.S., Biology, Flordia State University, Tallahassee, FL, 2007
| | Advisor: | Rachel Whitaker |
| Repella, Tana L. (2003), Microbiology | B.S., English and Biology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2003
| M.S., Microbiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
| | Advisor: | Brenda Wilson http://www.life.uiuc.edu/micro/faculty/faculty_wilson.htm | | PhD Topic: | Interaction of Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT) with Gaq | | Research Synopsis |
| Rosenberg, Harry J. (2008), Molecular & Cellular Biology | B.S., The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2008
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| Rowland, Michelle R. (2003), Community Health | B.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Boston University, Boston, MA, 1999
| M.P.H., Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 2001
| Ph.D., Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
| | Advisor: | Uriel http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/staff/index.php?action=list&user_name=u-kitron | | PhD Topic: | Molecular, Spatial and Temporal patterns of Escherichia coli O157 infections in the state of Illinois, 1999-2004. | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Ruiz, Maribeth S. (2005), Community Health | B.S., Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2004
| B.A., Ethnic Studies, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2004
| | Advisor: | Diane Smith | | PhD Topic: | Cultural Competency Medical Education | | Research Synopsis |
| Selby, John (1999), Mechanical Science and Engineering | B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
| M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
| Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Mark Shannon http://www.mie.uiuc.edu/content/about/directory/profile.php?user_id=57 | | PhD Topic: | Composite Diaphragm Inflation: A Method for Probing the Rheological Functions of Cell-Cell Anchoring Junctions and Cytoskeletal Networks within a Living Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocyte Sheet | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Sellers, Zachary M. (2005), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.S., Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2002
| B.A., Japanese Studies, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2002
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
| | Advisor: | Philip Best http://www.life.uiuc.edu/physiology/f_best.html | | PhD Topic: | Defining a Physiological Role for CFTR in the Heart | | Research Synopsis |
| Shafer, Karen E. (2007), Law | B.A., History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| B.A., Speech Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Virginia Vermillion |
| Shipp, Zachary J. (2003), Molecular & Integrative Physiology | B.S., Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
| B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
| M.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Esmail Meisami http://www.life.uiuc.edu/physiology/f_meisami.html | | PhD Topic: | The Effects of Neonatal Hypothyroidism on Central Nervous System Development in Rats | | Research Synopsis |
| Slade, Alexander (2008), Agricultural Economics | B.S., Human Biology, Health, and Society, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2007
| M.S., Health Administration, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2008
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| Sloan, Patrick E. (2008), Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering | B.S., Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
| M.S., Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
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| Tencati, Michael J. (2008), Molecular & Cellular Biology | B.S., Biochemsitry, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2000
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| Thorpe, Matthew P. (2006), Nutritional Sciences | B.S., Marriage, Family and Human Development and Nutritional Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2006
| | Advisor: | John Erdman | | PhD Topic: | Dietary protein and bone health | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Uchtmann, Nathaniel (2005), Law | B.A., Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2003
| J.D., Law, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
| | Advisor: | Robert Rich http://www.law.uiuc.edu/faculty/DirectoryResult.asp?Name=Rich,+Robert |
| Wahrenbrock, Mark (2006), Fellow | B.S., Molecular Biology, University of California at San Diego, 2006
| Ph.D., Molecular Pathology/Glycobiology, University of California at San Diego, 2004
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| Wever, Jason (2006), Cell & Developmental Biology | B.A., International Relations, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2006
| | Advisor: | Phil Newmark http://www.life.uiuc.edu/cdb/faculty/newmark.html | | PhD Topic: | Identifying Similarities and Differences in the Mechanisms of Eye Regeneration of Xenopus laevis and Schmidtea mediterranea | | Research Synopsis |
| Willis, Adam M. (2004), Theoretical & Applied Mechanics | B.S., Physics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 2004
| M.S., Theortical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
| | Advisor: | Jonathan Freund http://www.beckman.uiuc.edu/profiles/faculty/jbfreund.html | | PhD Topic: | Stochastic Dynamics of Thin Liquid Films |
| Yu, John-Paul (2001), Biophysics | A.B., Biophysical Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 2001
| Ph.D., Biophysics & Computational Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
| | Advisor: | Satish Nair http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_nair.html
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_nair.html | | PhD Topic: | Structural and Biochemical Studies of Nisin Biosynthesis and Autoimmunity | | Research Synopsis | | Publications |
| Yun, Thomas H. (2003), Biochemistry | B.A., Integrative Biology, University of California at Berkeley, 1997
| | Advisor: | James Morrissey http://www.life.uiuc.edu/biochem/f_morrissey.html | | PhD Topic: | Tissue Factor Dimerization, Alternatively Spliced Tissue Factor Activity |
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