Mark Cohen

Mark Cohen serves as Dean, Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he is also a Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and Clinical Sciences. His contact email is meddean@illinois.edu.

His research spans Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine with specific applications in Digital Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Oncology. Recent institutional initiatives under his leadership include studies on liver cancer treatment in younger patients and partnerships advancing cardiovascular screening through digital diagnostics.

As Dean, he spearheads healthcare innovation evidenced by the Class of 2029's revolutionary focus, the Butkus Foundation partnership for life-saving screenings, and the First Global Summit awarding $250k to student entrepreneurs developing medical solutions.