Srilata Bagchi

Email Address: sbagchi@uic.edu
College: Dentistry Department: Center for Molecular Biology of Oral Disease
Title: Associate Professor
Office: 535B DENT M/C 860 Phone: 413-0683
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

Research Interest:
Cancer research;  Abnormalities in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in human cancer. We also study the DNA damage and repair process to understand how faulty DNA repair contributes to malignancy. Two cancer models are used, HPV-associated cervical cancer and oral and head and neck cancer.

Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 10

Qualifications of a Student:
Completion of coursework in biology and biochemistry; Willing to work 8 to 10 hours per week

Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
The student should be committed to research and will be willing to work hard. Prior lab research experience is required for participation.

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