Dr. Brenda Wilson

Professor

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Biography

Brenda Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Illinois. She is the Associate Director of MCB Undergraduate Education and a Sandia Senior Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Innovation. Her research focuses on bacterial protein toxins and their interactions with host cells, investigating the biochemical mechanisms that underpin the toxic effects of these pathogens on animal cells. Additionally, Dr. Wilson's work in the Wilson laboratory encompasses studying the vagal gut microbial ecosystems to understand their role in health and disease in both humans and nonhuman primates. She has extensively published on various topics, including enzymology, genomics, host-pathogen interactions, and drug discovery, reflecting her extensive expertise in microbiological research.

Research Interests

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Leadership Award

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.