So..Who Am I Really?


My name is Matthew Sorenson. I am a post-doctoral fellow at Hines VA. My research investigates the relationships between stress and immune function in individuals with multiple sclerosis. At times, I work part-time at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Major interests include: stress, coping, immunology, adaptation and child abuse/neglect. My research fits into the area known as psychoneuroimmunology.


Past background includes experience as a paramedic, child care worker, rehabilitative and psychiatric nurse. Hobbies include; Juggling...Juggling skills include four balls, torches, clubs, and associated small animals...Currently working on chops...and....Mills Mess....


Interests include; chess and xingyiquan (a chinese internal martial art). Music interests revolve around Irish folk (Altan, Capercaille, Touchstone, Clannad), American folk (Trapezoid) and individuals which don't fit well into any category (Mary Chapin Carpenter).
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Socially, I am divorced.






Last Updated May, 2004 by Matthew Sorenson