Eileen M. Foecking

Eileen M. Foecking, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. Her research focuses on neural injury mechanisms and therapies, particularly in traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve repair, and hormonal interventions.

Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from Bradley University (Peoria, IL), Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Physiology from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL).

Research Interests: She investigates chronic traumatic encephalopathy progression, gonadal steroid hormones’ neuroprotective roles, combinatorial therapies (e.g., electrical stimulation + steroids), nerve grafts, local anesthetic toxicity, and vocal/facial nerve injuries. Key themes include enhancing functional recovery through multidisciplinary approaches.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2005, focusing on nerve injury models, hormone effects, and regenerative strategies. Recent work highlights local anesthetic neurotoxicity and antioxidant interventions in ophthalmic cells.

Advising/Grants: No explicitly listed advisees or grants, though her collaborative work suggests involvement in grant-funded projects.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Stritch School of Medicine’s research programs in Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience, focusing on translational studies bridging basic science and clinical applications.