Steven Ackerman
Email Address: sackerma@uic.eduCollege: Medicine Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Title: Professor
Office: 1370 MBRB M/C 669 Phone: 9966149
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Transcriptional regulation of hematopoietic (blood cell) development and myeloid (eosinophil) lineage-specific gene expression; Molecular and structural biology (structure-function relationships) and biologic activities of eosinophil-derived mediators of inflammation and tissue damage in asthma, and allergic and parasitic diseases; Characterization of in utero/post-natal risk factors and mechanisms for the development of atopy and asthma. Eosinophil effector functions in inflammation and fibrosis; Clinical-translational studies on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) including the development and validation of a novel minimally invasive diagnostic test, identification of disease-specific biomarkers, and clinical studies on the mechanisms of esophageal remodeling and fibrosis in EoE. Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 15 Qualifications of a Student:
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing; Biology, biochemistry or chemistry major; Demonstrated excellence in coursework and labs for major; Willing to work a minimum of 15 hour per week. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Student would be expected to participate on ongoing studies, learn the necessary research techniques, perform experiments at the lab bench, and participate in weekly lab meetings and other lab-related activities by presenting research progress reports. Student will also be expected to perform routine tasks related to the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory. Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
