Dr. Dylan Pillai
Positions
Professor
Cumming School of Medicine
Department Head
Cumming School of Medicine
Full Member
The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Contact information
Phone number
Office: (403)770-3578
Background
Educational Background
B.S. Biology, Cornell University, 1994
Doctor of Medicine Medicine, University of Toronto, 2002
Doctor of Philosophy Medical Science (Molecular Parasitology), University of Toronto, 2000
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Pillai's group conducts translational research with the aim of developing new treatment and diagnostic strategies for pathogens of global health importance such as infectious diarrhea and malaria. Current field-based collaborations exist with partners in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A major focus is on capacity-building and reducing disparities in order to improve health outcomes. Our group is currently working on improving diagnosis of malaria in pregnancy using novel molecular tools in order to improve outcomes for mother and child.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Awards
- Peak Scholar, University of Calgary. 2021
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