March 15, 2021
UIC researchers discover hidden link between cellular defense systemsUIC researchers discovered that heparanase, HPSE is a key regulator of cells’ innate defense mechanisms.
March 12, 2021
UIC works with Chicago to deliver vaccinations to city’s most vulnerableUI Health’s Mile Square Health Center Englewood along with Protect Chicago Plus has opened a temporary COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
March 1, 2021
4D bioengineering materials bend, curve like natural tissueStudy published in Advanced Science
February 25, 2021
UIC researchers find new biomarker for active sarcoidosisThe researchers looked at the medical records of 58 patients – mostly African American – diagnosed with sarcoidosis
February 24, 2021
New shape-changing 4D materials hold promise for morphodynamic tissue engineeringShape-changing scaffold for tissue engineering
February 16, 2021
UIC researchers invent new gene-editing toolNew process uses special molecules called ‘proGuides’
February 15, 2021
New diversity effort for UI HealthFunding from Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois’ health equity incentive program
February 11, 2021
UI Health a regional transplant leader in 2020Despite pandemic, UI Health provided most kidney transplants in region
February 10, 2021
UI Health opens community vaccination site, leads Chicago in providing shots for phase 1BUIC launches mass vaccination site at Credit Union 1 Arena
February 10, 2021
UIC students answer volunteer call to vaccinate Chicago communityHundreds of UIC staff and students are helping administer vaccines to thousands