About US
The Cologna laboratory uses state-of-the-art mass spectrometry to better understand human disease. We are focused in three major research areas: (i) protein isoform characterization and quantification by mass spectrometry, (ii) mass spectrometry-based lipid measurements in neurodegenerative diseases and (iii) analytical method development and implementation of novel approaches to improve the detection of biomolecules. The overarching goal of this research is to develop tools which can be implemented to study biological pathways perturbed in human disease. Successful outcomes will lead to improved understanding of molecular and cellular processes and potentially lead to therapeutic options for various disorders.
group members
dr. stephanie M. cologna
Associate Professor
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research – STEM
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research – STEM
B.S. – University of Arizona
Ph.D. – Texas A & M University
Postdoctoral Training – National Institute of Health
Email – cologna@uic.edu
Postdoctoral Training – National Institute of Health
Email – cologna@uic.edu
Dr. Wenping Li
Post-doc
M.S. – Illinois Institute of Technology
Ph.D. – University of Illinois at Chicago
I like to watch movies and travel with my family.
Email – jklwp007@uic.edu
Ph.D. – University of Illinois at Chicago
I like to watch movies and travel with my family.
Email – jklwp007@uic.edu
Dr. Roshan Javanshad
Post-doc
B.S. – University of Tehran, Iran
Ph.D. – Western Michigan University
I enjoy going out with friends and exploring the city.
Email – roshanj@uic.edu
Ph.D. – Western Michigan University
I enjoy going out with friends and exploring the city.
Email – roshanj@uic.edu
Dr. Varshasnata Mohanty
Post-doc
M.Sc. – University of Leicester, United Kingdom –
Ph.D. – Yenepoya University, India
Email – vmohanty@uic.edu
Ph.D. – Yenepoya University, India
Email – vmohanty@uic.edu
Dr. K.P. Chandimal Pathmasiri
Post-doc
B.S. – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ph.D. – University of Illinois Chicago
I like to watch TV shows, spend time on beach and swim.
Email – kpathm2@uic.edu
Ph.D. – University of Illinois Chicago
I like to watch TV shows, spend time on beach and swim.
Email – kpathm2@uic.edu
Diana Abbasi
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. – Purdue University
M.S. – Rush University
Full time dog mama, plant fanatic, and a lover of hiking, music, and yoga.
Email – dabbas4@uic.edu
M.S. – Rush University
Full time dog mama, plant fanatic, and a lover of hiking, music, and yoga.
Email – dabbas4@uic.edu
Audra Lemley
Graduate Research Assistant
B.A. – Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Outside of grad school, I enjoy gardening, brunching, and visiting Chicago’s art museums.
Email – alemle2@uic.edu
Outside of grad school, I enjoy gardening, brunching, and visiting Chicago’s art museums.
Email – alemle2@uic.edu
Ralph John Molino
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. – University of the Philippines Diliman
M.S – University of the Philippines Diliman
Email – rmolino8@uic.edu
M.S – University of the Philippines Diliman
Email – rmolino8@uic.edu
Sayandeb Mukherjee
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math (University of Calcutta)
M.S. – St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (University of Calcutta)
Email – smukhe35@uic.edu
M.S. – St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (University of Calcutta)
Email – smukhe35@uic.edu
Dominick Pierre-Jacques
Graduate Research Assistant
A.A.S. – Gwinnett Technical College
B.S. – Kennesaw State University
I like to cook and play video games.
Email – dpierr4@uic.edu
B.S. – Kennesaw State University
I like to cook and play video games.
Email – dpierr4@uic.edu
Ying Yan
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. – Shandong University, Bachelor of Science
Master of Medicine – Peking Union Medical College
Email – yyan30@uic.edu
Master of Medicine – Peking Union Medical College
Email – yyan30@uic.edu
Group Photo April 2022
