De-Ann Pillers

Email Address: pillersd@uic.edu
College: Medicine Department: Pediatrics
Title: Vidyasagar Professor and Head of Neonatology, Vice Head for Academics
Office: CSB Phone: 3129964185
Webpage: https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/departments/academic-departments/pediatrics/endowed-professorship/dharmapuri-vidyasagar-professorship/
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

Research Interest:
Causes and consequences of premature birth with emphasis on vision and lung function

Neurosensory biology

Inflammation and infection

Nonmuscle manifestations of inherited muscular dystrophies

Genetics of preterm birth

Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10

Qualifications of a Student:
Prefer 2nd year students interested in clinically relevant research done in the laboratory setting. Prerequisites include chemistry and chemistry lab.

Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Activities are proportional to time available. Can range from laboratory support up to doing a project (with supervision) based on hours and level of experience.

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