Pei Chen
MSN, RN
About
Cohort Year: 2022
Faculty Advisor: Lauretta Quinn, PhD, RN, CDE, FAHA, FAAN
Email: pchen93@uic.edu
Pei Chen's research centers on the associations among sleep, physical activity, heart rate variability and glycemic variability in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Drawing on wearable sensor data and advanced statistical methodologies, she aims to elucidate the behavioral and physiological mechanisms underlying glycemic instability. She received both her bachelor's and master’s degrees in nursing from universities in China. Her long-term objective is to develop precision lifestyle interventions that optimize metabolic outcomes and reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes care.
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Notable Honors
2022-26, University Fellowship, UIC Graduation College
2024, Diversity Travel Award, Sleep Research Society
2024, Graduate Student Council Travel Award, University of Illinois Chicago
2024, Graduate Student Council Conference Award, University of Illinois Chicago