Dr. Lilani Perera

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lilani Perera is a distinguished gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and serves as the Director of the Crohn’s & Colitis Program at Boston Medical Center. She is an Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine at Boston University. Dr. Perera graduated with honors from the University of Colombo and completed her fellowships in gastroenterology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and an IBD immunology research fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Her career includes significant roles at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora Health, and Tufts Medical Center, where she developed comprehensive IBD programs. Dr. Perera is actively involved in national organizations such as the American Gastroenterological Association and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, focusing on patient education and gender equity. She has a robust research background and is dedicated to mentoring future healthcare professionals. Her leadership contributions have been recognized in prestigious programs, establishing her as a leader in gastroenterology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.