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Group photo of researchers after receiving grant award for gut microbiome research. From left to right: Ardith Doorenbos (UIC), Stefan Green (Rush), Mark Lockwood (UIC), Lisa Tussing-Humphreys (UIC), and Beatrix Peñalver Bernabé (UIC).
A bouquet-like arrangement of blue and white spikes emerge from a black background.

September 11, 2023

UIC exceeds half a billion dollars in research funding for first time 

The University of Illinois Chicago received $509 million in research […]

Dr. Deepak Shukla (left) and Tejabhiram Yadavalli look at a high

September 11, 2023

Researchers a step closer to effective heparanase inhibitor 

The study identified a molecule that reduced the spread of the herpes simplex virus in human cells

Dentistry-engineering collaboration creates new bone regenerating material

August 30, 2023

Dentistry-engineering collaboration creates new bone regenerating material 

Long-running collaboration leads to new dental implant technology

Paint peeling off a wooden window frame

August 30, 2023

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levels

Researchers find this to be true even when adjusting for socioeconomic status

Macrophage (red fluorescent staining) that has ingested bacteria (green fluorescence).

August 24, 2023

Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammation

Researchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death

August 22, 2023

Two-pathway approach enables better anti-platelet drug for after heart attack, stroke

UIC researchers publish new findings in Nature Communications

August 8, 2023

Researchers design new drug candidates to treat tropical parasitic infection  

A new class of compounds co-invented by UIC researchers offers potential new options for treating schistosomiasis

Kristina A. Varady

August 3, 2023

Research shows that intermittent fasting is safe and effective  

A look at research on intermittent fasting from UIC’s Krista Varady

Mobile Migrant Team outside District 12 police station prepare to treat migrants.

August 3, 2023

UIC medical students, doctors provide migrant care

Thousands have received assistance from the Mobile Migrant Health Team

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