Faculty & Staff

Eileen Collins, PhD, RN

Associate Professor
Department of Biobehavioral Health Science

NURS 646
UIC College of Nursing (MC 802)
845 South Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7350

Phone: 312.413.5621
Email: ecollins@uic.edu

Research / Discovery
Dr. Collins’s area of research focuses on the use of physical activity to improve quality of life in people with chronic illness. Her research interests include pulmonary and vascular rehabilitation, physical activity, and functional capacity measurement. She has been the principal investigator on a number of federally funded grants.

Teaching / Learning
Dr. Collins teaches a grant writing course in the doctoral program and has taught pathophysiology to undergraduate students. In addition, she works with students and faculty members in the development of their research.

Serving / Practice
Dr. Collins teaches a grant writing course in the doctoral program and has taught pathophysiology to undergraduate students. In addition, she works with students and faculty members in the development of their research.

Current Research Projects:

• Polestriding versus Walking for PAD Rehabilitation
• Physical Activity Instrument for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
• Innovative Methods to Augment Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Weaning from Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation (Co-I)
• Nutritional Needs and Weight Management after SCI: A Telehealth Approach (B4412I) (Co-I)