January 17, 2024
Brush biopsy enables early detection of oral cancer without surgeryA new test invented by UIC researchers allows dentists to screen for oral cancer with a simple brush
December 14, 2023
Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, UIC researchers findPatients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation
December 12, 2023
How a blood vessel’s ‘zipper’ activates infection fightersTwo new studies reveal how the lining of blood vessels affects immune response
December 6, 2023
Unearthing pathology of recent rise in black lung diseaseResults will help pathologists diagnose a new, more aggressive form of the disease
November 28, 2023
Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growthThe method identified promising targets for precision oncology in two types of cancer
November 16, 2023
AI, blockchain and phone scans: UIC researchers bring new technology to dentistryExploring the value of the newest tech tools in the dentist’s office and dental education
November 6, 2023
NIH grant expands UIC brain bank into citywide effort to study epilepsy, brain cancer$5 million grant expands UIC’s network of brain tissue research to 4 new Chicago sites.
November 2, 2023
Daughter to mom who needed transplant at UI Health: ‘Don’t worry. I got your back’When Raquel Ramirez needed a life-saving liver transplant, her daughter, Rocky, did not hesitate
November 2, 2023
Can acupuncture alleviate certain kinds of chest pain?NIH study to look at acupuncture as treatment for stable angina