All Entries by Jenna Kurtzweil
April 2, 2026
Chancellor Miranda authors Science editorialHer article, “Higher education must bridge the AI gap,” appeared Thursday, April 2.
March 24, 2026
UIC research: A cancer drug that treats herpes, tooUIC researchers found a second use for the FDA-approved cancer drug doxorubicin.
March 9, 2026
The telltale lung: A new clue for early-stage lung cancerUIC researchers found a biomarker that can flag — and perhaps help prevent — early-stage lung cancer.
March 3, 2026
UIC trains future nurses, physicians to communicate with careUIC researchers created a litmus test for clinical communication skills, with patient participation as a cornerstone.
February 28, 2026
What makes superagers’ brains special?UIC researchers have an answer, and it’s all about neuron growth.
February 17, 2026
Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowshipsPhilip Engel and Andy Nguyen are two of 126 fellows across the U.S. and Canada.
January 26, 2026
How digital copies make medicine more personalLu Cheng explains how digital copies of patients can help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
January 13, 2026
A new, cleaner way to make a common fertilizerUIC researchers are working on a carbon-neutral way to make ammonia.
January 12, 2026
The curious case of the missing endothelial cellsA mystery investigated by UIC researchers turns up a new avenue for treatment of diabetic blindness.
January 5, 2026
UIC center elevates care, compensation for Midwestern coal minersA five-year, $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help former and current miners get care.