All Entries by Grace Khachaturian

UIC podcast This is UIC 2025 headshot of guests.

October 21, 2025

UIC launches official podcasts, ‘This is UIC’ and ‘This is UIC Weekly’

Episodes feature the stories of changemakers and innovators who are part of UIC.

Kirsten, Science Sparks

July 7, 2025

Q&A with Kirsten Straughan on nutrition 101 

UIC program director of nutrition science outlines how to build a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Rachel Caskey

June 13, 2025

Q&A on maternal health care with Rachel Caskey 

New mothers are at risk when they don’t get care for themselves.

Max Berkelhammer

May 28, 2025

Q&A on climate change with Max Berkelhammer

UIC climate scientist discusses the key things to know about climate change

Krista Varady

May 15, 2025

Q&A on fasting for weight loss with Krista Varady

UIC professor breaks down the basics of fasting for weight loss.

Rachel Havrelock, UIC

May 9, 2025

Q&A on the future of freshwater with Rachel Havrelock

Director of the Freshwater Lab sheds light on the state of freshwater in Chicago and globally

Assistant professor Zach McDowell.

April 28, 2025

Q&A on misinformation with Zach McDowell

Assistant professor of communication discusses the importance of being a smart consumer in a digital world.

January 31, 2024

UIC menopause research highlighted during visit from Jill Biden 

First Lady Jill Biden and actress Halle Berry join UIC’s Pauline Maki in a roundtable discussion on women’s health