All Research Briefs

Julia Bauer.

November 6, 2025

Children don’t fit in boxes. Their data shouldn’t, either

UIC professor Julia Anglen Bauer used AI to reveal patterns in preschoolers’ development.

Dr. David Carley sitting and talking.

September 22, 2025

Inventing restful nights: The story behind a promising sleep apnea drug

UIC researcher David Carley discusses his groundbreaking research on sleep-related breathing disorders.

A 3D image of a human T cell.

August 11, 2025

UIC researchers cast new light on cell structure

UIC researchers visualize immune cells in mammals with a fluorescent protein constellation.

Kirsten, Science Sparks

July 7, 2025

Q&A with Kirsten Straughan on nutrition 101 

UIC program director of nutrition science outlines how to build a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Rachel Caskey

June 13, 2025

Q&A on maternal health care with Rachel Caskey 

New mothers are at risk when they don’t get care for themselves.

Max Berkelhammer

May 28, 2025

Q&A on climate change with Max Berkelhammer

UIC climate scientist discusses the key things to know about climate change

A group of researchers standing in front of flowering trees on the UIC campus

May 22, 2025

UIC scientists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 

Team honored for work to push the boundaries of particle physics

Krista Varady

May 15, 2025

Q&A on fasting for weight loss with Krista Varady

UIC professor breaks down the basics of fasting for weight loss.

Rachel Havrelock, UIC

May 9, 2025

Q&A on the future of freshwater with Rachel Havrelock

Director of the Freshwater Lab sheds light on the state of freshwater in Chicago and globally

Assistant professor Zach McDowell.

April 28, 2025

Q&A on misinformation with Zach McDowell

Assistant professor of communication discusses the importance of being a smart consumer in a digital world.

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