Ashley Kendall, CDIS affiliate and Assistant Professor of Medicine, has been recognized with the Department of Medicine Rising Star Award for her contributions to research and scholarship at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Stephanie M. Gorka, Annabel Fuller, Shiane Toleson, Kayla A. Kreutzer, Nicholas P. Allan, Lauren R. Khazem, Heather M. Wastler, Jaryd Hiser, Katie L. Burkhouse, Ashley D. Kendall|Posted on February 10, 2026
Ashley Kendall, PhD, co-authored a new study examining the feasibility of a single-session crisis response planning intervention for adolescents at high risk for suicide, highlighting the promise of chat-based and virtual safety planning approaches.
Natasha Crooks, Nyssa Snow-Hill, Abigail Bushnell, Kimberly Sanker-Panchal, Gina Sissoko|Posted on February 10, 2026
This CDIS-affiliated study fills a critical gap in adolescent health measurement by introducing RAMPS, a validated and theory-driven scale grounded in the lived experiences of Black girls.
The Walter Payton Liver Center at UI Health is named for the beloved two-time NFL Player of the Year and MVP who led the 1985 Bears to a Super Bowl title. In 1999,…
The goal of the CDIS Summer Internship Program is to introduce or strengthen research skills, professional development skills, and knowledge of implementation science of undergraduates or those who have recently graduated.
We are proud to announce that Dr. Michael Fischer has been awarded the College of Medicine Departmental Faculty of the Year Award. This honor is presented to one faculty member in recognition of…
Our Blood & Marrow Transplant program at UI Health has earned international accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. This prestigious designation highlights the program’s compliance with the most rigorous…
UI Health received two research grants to focus on early detection of lung cancer. The UI Health Lung Cancer Program brings together experts from across disciplines, including Dr. Kevin Kovitz, director of interventional…
On Saturday, October 11th, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Department of Medicine (DOM), hosted a Community Health and Wellness Fair, bringing together a powerful coalition of campus groups led by staff, faculty,…
Capturing a special moment with our outstanding Department of Medicine faculty at this year’s annual photo. Together, we’re dedicated to advancing health, innovation, and education.
Katherine G. Merrill, Jacqueline Silva, Jaime Atadero, Ivy Lee Hung, Susana Salgado, Jennifer K. Cano, Veronica Nabor, Angela Sedeño, Sara Vargas, Gisel Romero, Carol Perez, Jamison Merrill, Jeff DeCelles, Jacqueline Fuentes, Kate Florence, Laura Rodriguez, Corin Mora, Ana A. Baumann, Kate Guastaferro, Geri R. Donenberg|Posted on October 10, 2025
A new study led by Dr. Katherine Merrill used theater testing to evaluate the Floreciendo intervention for Latina teens and caregivers, confirming high satisfaction and identifying key refinements for future implementation.
Katherine G. Merrill, Jacqueline Silva, Wendy Chu, Gisel Romero, Vanessa Melgoza, Blanca Gabino, Corin Mora, Sara Vargas, Jacqueline Fuentes, Caitlin Kelleher-Montero, Nicholle Courrejolles, Kate Guastaferro, Felicia Scott-Wellington, Susana Salgado, Angela Sedeño|Posted on October 10, 2025
A new study led by Dr. Katherine Merrill pilots Floreciendo, a sexual and reproductive health intervention for Latina teens and caregivers, combining family-based strategies and community partnerships.
Today at the MIT-MGB AI Cures Conference, Mary Pasquinelli, director of the Lung Screening Program at UI Health and a member of the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Medicine, participated in a panel on…
