Academic Profile
Academic Background: PhD, Immunology, University of Illinois Chicago; DDS, UIC.
- Research Interests: Wound healing, tissue regeneration, and inflammation.
- Appointments: Professor of Periodontics and Director of the Center for Wound Repair and Tissue Regeneration at UIC.
- Publications: Over 100 articles in Journal of Dental Research and Wound Repair and Regeneration.
- Additional Contributions: Leads NIH-funded research on wound healing mechanisms.