All Entries by Jeanne Galatzer-Levy

Neuron microtubules

April 15, 2013

Scientists learn what makes nerve cells so strong

Unique modification to microtubules makes nerve cells’ cytoskeleton singularly robust.

Julie McEnerey

April 15, 2013

UIC engineering freshmen guaranteed paid internships

“We can give our students the experience they need to succeed,” says dean Peter Nelson.

Song Yuyu

March 20, 2013

Body’s own defenses might stop ALS onset

A chemical found in cells may be harnessed to help the body fight neurodegenerative disease.

students hugging after getting their med school matches

March 11, 2013

Match Day at UIC

March 15 is a big day for fourth-year students in the College of Medicine.

Jennifer Lim, patient, and a medical student

March 5, 2013

Seeing is believing with new eye surgery

UI Health is the first center in Chicago to offer non-surgical treatment for a common eye disease.

Dr. Subhash Pandey

March 5, 2013

Gene activity links anxiety, alcohol use

Research suggests new targets for drugs to combat alcoholism and anxiety.

Krista Varady

February 19, 2013

A weight loss program that works

Inventing a new weight-loss diet that is easy to stick to and has real health benefits would seem as likely as winning the lottery.

Xiaoping Du

February 19, 2013

Cardiovascular disease from the inside

Xiaoping Du exemplifies the UIC ideal: superb scholarship with tremendous potential.

Mary Jo LaDu

February 19, 2013

New Alzheimer’s test may identify those at risk

New method quantifies toxic molecule in human brain tissue and special lab mice.

close-up of the iris of an eye

February 19, 2013

First in Chicago to offer new eye treatment

A new procedure can replace surgery for a common eye disease that robs vision.

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