All Entries by Jenna Kurtzweil
July 7, 2026
How immune cells in our gut mesentery fight salmonellaImmune cells in our gut mesentery prevent systemic infection by regulating inflammation.
June 29, 2026
Cardiovascular disease risk tied to vision loss in Latino adultsThe study found having more risk factors made visual impairment more likely.
June 29, 2026
Factores de riesgo cardiovascular vinculados a la pérdida de visión en adultos hispanos/latinosUn estudio en adultos de origen hispano y latino sugiere una relación entre los factores de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y la salud ocular.
June 15, 2026
Michelle Villegas-Downs: Caring for moms and babies after deliveryA registered nurse and soon-to-be UIC professor, postdoc Villegas-Downs is helping moms and babies stay healthy.
June 2, 2026
Clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs omit key populationsA review of 71 clinical trials found that more than 90% of participants identified as white.
June 1, 2026
A new device measures BP on the go, without a cuffUIC researcher Benjamin Terrones-Sanchez is developing a wireless smartwatch to monitor blood pressure, without a cuff.
June 1, 2026
A molecular path toward DNA healthUIC researchers identified a molecular pathway that supports healthy aging and cancer prevention.
May 18, 2026
UIC, community partners monitor air pollution in ChicagoOpen Air Chicago is the country’s largest hyperlocal air quality monitoring network.
April 20, 2026
Reneé McCarthy: How do we protect research funding in a changing landscape?Champion of Research Support
April 20, 2026
A’Lester Allen: How can tiny molecules drive big innovation?Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year