UI COM’s Dr. Prins, Dean Rosenblatt Named 2023-24 UIC Distinguished Professors

The University of Illinois Chicago Office of Faculty Affairs has announced the appointment of the 2023-2024 UIC Distinguished Professors.

Distinguished Professors are faculty members recognized for their significant impact upon their field through scholarship, creativity and leadership.

This year’s Distinguished Professors include two from the University of Illinois College of Medicine:

UI COM’s Dean Rosenblatt, Dr. Prins Named 2023-24 UIC Distinguished Professors

Professor Gail Prins 
Department of Urology, College of Medicine
For her research on prostate cancer, environmental health sciences and andrology.

Professor Mark I. Rosenblatt 
Executive Dean, College of Medicine
For his research on corneal peripheral nerve regeneration, nanoengineered biomaterials and stem cell delivery to the ocular surface.