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Illinois Health Literacy Month Proclamation
Monday, October 5, 2026
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University of Illinois College of Medicine Holds 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Each year, the University of Illinois College of Medicine honors select alumni for outstanding contributions in their fields. This year’s award winners range from recipients who have made groundbreaking strides in heart and…
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The Tale of Two Patients
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Celebrating Health Literacy Month
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Think critically. Check the evidence. Make informed decisions.
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Maintain Your Health - Recommended Adult Vaccines
Friday, September 11, 2026
2026 UIPG Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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The Growing Threat of Health Misinformation
Monday, May 4, 2026
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8th Annual Women’s Health Research Day
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On April 29, 2026, the University of Illinois Center for Research on Women and Gender hosted its 8th annual Women’s Health Research Day
Rockford COM 4th Annual Health Equity Summit
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Last month, Dr. Humaidan-Zayed was invited to speak as a panelist on immigrant and refugee health at the 4th Annual Health Equity Summit at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Read…
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Helping women with HIV build strength as they age
Monday, October 5, 2026
A UIC researcher received $8.5 million in federal funding to combat frailty, pain and social isolation.
Research funding at UIC reaches $498M in FY 2026 
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
NIH awards set a new UIC record at $208 million.
Targeting two proteins to prevent pulmonary hypertension
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
UIC researchers identified two proteins associated with the life-threatening disease.
UIC students earn Schweitzer fellowships to make lasting community health impact
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Fellows will lead community health projects across Chicago addressing issues from chronic pain to food insecurity.
Ancient bacterial signals from cell powerhouses may fuel excessive inflammation 
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
UIC study shows that proteins released from mitochondria can trigger immune cells.
UIC researchers identify druggable target that makes metastatic cancer cells easier to kill
Monday, July 20, 2026
Researchers discovered an ion channel that controls cancer cell stiffness.
UIC researchers zoom in on tiny cellular messengers
Monday, July 20, 2026
Extracellular vesicles are particles that signal inflammation, cancer and Parkinson's.
New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spots
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Technique allows scientists to watch cell signaling.
How immune cells in our gut mesentery fight salmonella 
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Immune cells in our gut mesentery prevent systemic infection by regulating inflammation.