Dr. Steven Blanke

Professor

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Biography

Steven R. Blanke is a Professor in the Departments of Microbiology, Pathobiology, and Biomedical Translational Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, bacterial pathogenesis, and the cellular mechanisms underlying chronic bacterial infections. Blanke's laboratory investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which pathogenic bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori and Bacillus anthracis, manipulate host cells to establish persistent infections. His work has established significant insights into how bacterial toxins remodel the host environment and contribute to disease. A recognized leader in the field, he has received multiple awards for his research and teaching, including being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and receiving the Faculty Excellence Award. Blanke is actively involved in various academic and professional communities and has chaired numerous scientific sessions and conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Microbiology, Pathobiology, and Biomedical Translational Sciences.

Awards

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Ralph S. Wolfe Professorial Scholar

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Fellow

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Faculty Excellence Award

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Award of Excellence in Research Scholarship Associate Professor Level

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Award of Excellence in Research Scholarship Assistant Professor Level

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Young Investigator Award

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Natural Science and Mathematics Alumni Association Award

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Oakridge Junior Faculty Award Life Sciences Research

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NSF Undergraduate Research 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
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