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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Aparna Ramakrishnan will attend medical school at UIC next fall.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
University Scholar Ara Tekian explores how simulation technology can be used in medical training.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The 2025 total reflects gains in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, the School of Public Health, the College of Applied Health Sciences and the College of Engineering.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
UIC surgeons, anesthesiologists and engineers are collaborating to trap pancreatic cancer cells during a critical window.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
UIC professor Julia Anglen Bauer used AI to reveal patterns in preschoolers’ development.
Monday, November 3, 2025
UI Health lung cancer researchers receive two grants during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The move galvanizes collective expertise across clinical care teams, medical education and research.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
This year's awardees include alums with accomplishments in heart transplants, community service and more.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Supplementing with protein platelet factor 4 rejuvenates aged blood stem cells.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
With several community partners, the Department of Medicine organized free health screenings at the fair.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Plans are to continue the project in the spring semester.
Monday, October 6, 2025
UIC studies find a 50% increase in lidocaine-related deaths.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Patients get unique peer support at S.T.A.R. Clinic.
Monday, September 22, 2025
The infection is modulated by amino acid produced by fungus.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Birthing manikin MamaAnne makes her debut for Healthcare Simulation Week.
Monday, September 22, 2025
UIC researcher David Carley discusses his groundbreaking research on sleep-related breathing disorders.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
UIC researchers found that the IL-10 protein helps prevent lung inflammation and associated diseases like pulmonary fibrosis.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The interdisciplinary team will continue their work on how long-term alcohol use affects brain cells.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with […]
Friday, August 22, 2025
Researchers will examine approved treatments for metastatic prostate cancer.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Molecular changes in blood vasculature can lead to memory impairment.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Dr. Sandeep Jain’s UIC lab developed the drug, which will begin human studies this summer.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Health sciences students awarded funding for community service projects.
Monday, July 14, 2025
UIC researchers have identified a new molecular pathway connecting the virus to MS-like symptoms.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Researchers are looking to better understand the causes and consequences of the disease.
Monday, June 23, 2025
UIC researchers introduce a drug designed to block two key proteins that help cancer survive and spread, even after other treatments stop working.
Friday, June 13, 2025
New mothers are at risk when they don't get care for themselves.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Muscle vasculature plays a key role in the debilitating condition, UIC study reveals
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Marcus Rossi is the seventh of his siblings to receive an MD degree.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Professor named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Clinical Sciences
Monday, April 21, 2025
Assistant professor named 2024-25 Rising Star in Basic Life Sciences
Monday, April 21, 2025
Professor named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Basic Life Sciences
Monday, April 21, 2025
Microbiology researcher named 2024-25 Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
UIC graduate student develops open-source tool to spot prematurely aged cells in tissues
Monday, March 24, 2025
This year, 274 medical students from the three College of Medicine campuses were matched with programs nationwide
Monday, March 17, 2025
Menopause research is not the global health priority it needs to be, Maki and Berry say
Monday, March 10, 2025
Experiments show virus can cause cognitive, motor and anxiety issues
Thursday, March 6, 2025
UIC study expands previous work on promising signal of depression symptoms
Monday, February 24, 2025
Renewed program connects undergraduates with research experiences and training
Monday, February 17, 2025
UIC researchers develop a new peptide to prevent metastatic ocular melanoma
Monday, February 17, 2025
In innovative UI Health clinic, physicians see new babies and mothers during the same visit
Friday, February 14, 2025
Richard and Loan Hill Professor, UIC Distinguished Professor and Director […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Redesigned enzyme may prevent side effects in treating leukemia, be effective against other cancers
Friday, December 20, 2024
The Kidney Transplant Program at UI Health is one of the largest and most experienced transplantation programs in Chicago
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Research also found increased antisemitic language in health care community on X
Monday, December 16, 2024
UIC-based Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center receives $19 million in renewed funding
Friday, December 6, 2024
The latest installment of UIC's faculty and staff showcase emphasized how research elevates education
Monday, November 25, 2024
Lantidra is the only treatment currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Friday, November 15, 2024
Shortage of dietary metal leads to allergy-like response, increased mortality
Monday, November 4, 2024
NIH pilot center gathers UIC experts from five colleges
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Protein degradation pathway could help development of therapies to target cell “powerhouses”
Monday, October 28, 2024
2024 funding continues trend of 5% annual growth in research awards since 2019
Monday, September 30, 2024
See photos from each of the six ceremonies.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Collaboration will develop AI tools to combine "all-team" data for research and clinical use
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Enabling trial participants to see their medical results can boost enrollment and provide health benefits
Monday, September 16, 2024
Multiyear study finds that high levels of toxic metals in urine lead to high blood sugar
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Blocking oxidative stress enzyme prevents, even reverses, heart condition in lab models
Monday, August 26, 2024
Viral evolution in the brain could produce variants of concern, neurological symptoms
Monday, August 12, 2024
The sedation of anesthesia carries risks, so waking some patients sooner is beneficial
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Muchos médicos no se sienten capacitados adecuadamente para atender a pacientes con discapacidades.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
UI Health's Lifespan Disability Clinic, physician training program support patients with disabilities
Monday, July 29, 2024
Genetic model suggests novel single treatment for both heart condition and stroke
Monday, July 22, 2024
An $11 million, six-year grant will fund research, workforce training and community partnerships
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Over $10 million in NIH grants will fund studies using digital tools to improve mental health
Friday, June 28, 2024
Pathway converts fat into a form that burns calories
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The gene-editing treatment is now approved by the FDA
Monday, May 20, 2024
From lab to clinic to community, trial highlights pathway of UIC research
Monday, May 6, 2024
Puranjay Gupta is is the sixth Goldwater scholar from UIC in the last six years
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The enzyme could help break the link between early drinking and anxiety
Monday, April 22, 2024
The most commonly used EEG system does not work well on many culturally Black hairstyles
Monday, April 22, 2024
The annual awards honor the exceptional work of faculty members at the forefront of their fields
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Nemat Oliver Keyhani, Alexander Mankin and Deepak Shukla recognized by peers for their biology research
Monday, April 15, 2024
A genetic transcription factor involved in lung cancer and pneumonia also mediates the body’s response to influenza
Friday, April 12, 2024
New pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts
Monday, April 1, 2024
Professor has found new candidates for cancer therapy and imaging by studying bacterial proteins
Thursday, March 21, 2024
In a study of mice, researchers identified a mechanism that causes post-infection neurological problems
Monday, March 18, 2024
A UIC group in Rockford developed the vaccine for lymphatic filariasis, which affects over 100 million people worldwide
Friday, March 15, 2024
This year, 268 medical students from the three College of Medicine campuses were matched with nationwide programs
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Fourth-year medical students will learn where they have been accepted for residency training
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The biggest decrease in age happened among Black men
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
New laboratory model could allow personalized, miniaturized drug screening for patients
Monday, February 19, 2024
International collaboration seeks to standardize the language of moods and feelings
Friday, February 9, 2024
Second round of faculty lightning talks highlighted research and outreach across campus
Thursday, February 8, 2024
For some leukemia patients, their only treatment option carries a risk of heart failure
Monday, January 29, 2024
Test may underestimate the benefit of chemotherapy for Black women, especially those who are young
Friday, January 19, 2024
Collaboration between the College of Engineering and College of Medicine creates powerful new laboratory model
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Researchers offer policy solutions to counter structural racism affecting children's health
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Buhimschi draws upon global research experience to oversee clinical trials at UIC
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Three tools were tested to encourage more people to get screened
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Patients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Two new studies reveal how the lining of blood vessels affects immune response
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Podcast features conversation between UIC's Alex Leow and retired Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The method identified promising targets for precision oncology in two types of cancer