Gaganpreet Kaur

Dayo is a third-year PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her research focuses on immunoinflammation-driven signaling pathways in corneal neovascularization, with particular interest in host-virus interactions during HSV-1 infection and how intrinsic signaling pathways regulate disease progression in the cornea. Outside of the lab, she is deeply engaged in student leadership and community building, and enjoys theatre and the arts, proudly identifying as a Broadway-in-Chicago aficionado. She also enjoys walking her dog, Giovanni, as a favorite pastime.