All Featured Academic Research
September 4, 2026
UIC researchers rewire ribosomes to specialize in one proteinProtein-making machine could be new tool for producing novel peptide drugs.
September 1, 2026
UIC researchers receive $2.15M to develop cutting-edge method to study proteins in single cellsBy levitating a single cell, the researchers can get a closer look.
August 11, 2026
Ancient bacterial signals from cell powerhouses may fuel excessive inflammationUIC study shows that proteins released from mitochondria can trigger immune cells.
July 20, 2026
UIC researchers find druggable target to make metastatic cancer cells easier to killResearchers discovered an ion channel that controls cancer cell stiffness.
July 14, 2026
New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spotsTechnique allows scientists to watch cell signaling.
July 2, 2026
Chancellor’s Translational Research 2026 awardeesThe program supports innovations that have strong commercialization potential.
June 24, 2026
UIC scientists get $2.67M to study pediatric brain tumor treatmentsHigh-grade gliomas are the leading cause of cancer death in children.
June 18, 2026
UIC research reveals unusually fast lithium-ion transportThe findings could be used for clean energy and lithium recovery.
June 9, 2026
New antibiotic attacks bacteria in never-before-seen wayUIC scientists have discovered a new antibiotic to fight against drug-resistant superbugs.
May 26, 2026
UIC and UI Health: Reshaping the future of telesurgeryResearchers at UIC and UI Health are challenging accepted beliefs […]