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May 2, 2024

Genetic link between adolescent drinking and adult anxiety may offer therapy target 

The enzyme could help break the link between early drinking and anxiety

Six students stand outside in front of a tree

April 22, 2024

Students design a more inclusive EEG system 

The most commonly used EEG system does not work well on many culturally Black hairstyles

A woman sits at her desk

April 22, 2024

Researcher of the Year awards for 2023 celebrate excellence in discovery and impact

The annual awards honor the exceptional work of faculty members at the forefront of their fields

Oliver Keyhani_Deepak Shukla_Mankin Alexander headshots

April 18, 2024

Three scientists named fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science 

Nemat Oliver Keyhani, Alexander Mankin and Deepak Shukla recognized by peers for their biology research

April 15, 2024

‘Double-edged’ transcription factor affects flu response

A genetic transcription factor involved in lung cancer and pneumonia also mediates the body’s response to influenza

Liz Marai, associate professor of computer science at the UIC College of Engineering

April 12, 2024

Pilot research institutes kindle interdisciplinary activity across UIC

New pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts

Tohru Yamada smiles while leaning next to a microscope.

April 1, 2024

UIC’s Yamada elected National Academy of Inventors fellow for cancer work

Professor has found new candidates for cancer therapy and imaging by studying bacterial proteins

Blood vessel endothelial cells (green) and basement membrane (red) in the brain.

March 21, 2024

Research offers hope for preventing post-COVID ‘brain fog’ by targeting brain’s blood vessels 

In a study of mice, researchers identified a mechanism that causes post-infection neurological problems

Researcher Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram

March 18, 2024

$2.4 million NIH grant brings tropical disease vaccine closer to human clinical trials 

A UIC group in Rockford developed the vaccine for lymphatic filariasis, which affects over 100 million people worldwide

March 15, 2024

Medical students learn of their match

This year, 268 medical students from the three College of Medicine campuses were matched with nationwide programs

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