Julia Marks, PA-C

嫩B研究院 Assistant

My Lab

Translational Cancer Rehabilitation Lab

Our lab studies the physiologic mechanisms that lead to change in physical or cognitive function for patients with cancer. In particular, we are currently focused on cachexia syndrome, a muscle wasting disorder that affects a majority of patients with cancer, along with many other chronic disease.

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About Me

Julia Marks, PA-C, is a physician assistant and research scientist who serves as the weekday nocturnist at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, covering the inpatient adult floors by night, and performing clinical research by day. She received her master of science in physician assistant studies from the Northwestern University and has over a decade of research experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation both at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院.

Julia is currently a research consultant for Dr. Ishan Roy's laboratory, which focuses on developing new therapies for rehabilitating from cancer, cachexia and other chronic disease related impairments.

Location

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院

355 East Erie St

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

    Education

    Credential

    2017 - 2019
    Northwestern University, Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
    2008 - 2012
    The University of Chicago, Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants