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Genetic Link to Prostate Cancer Risk in African Americans Found
September 6, 2012
Prostate cancer in African-American men is associated with specific changes in the IL-16 gene, and by establishing the link in men of African as well as European descent, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine may have found a useful new biomarker for prostate cancer.
Governor Announces New Advanced Science Building at UIC
September 6, 2012
Gov. Pat Quinn announced today that the State of Illinois has released $64 million for the new Advanced Chemical Technology Building at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a project that will strengthen biotechnology research in Illinois and bolster the state’s economy.
‘Future of Chicago’ Lecture Series Begins Sept. 12
September 6, 2012
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s annual “Future of Chicago” lecture series, which brings civic leaders to campus to examine issues with students and the community, starts Sept. 12.
Union vs city
September 5, 2012
“Here you have a union that’s decided to take on a very large city.”
Hospital CEO moves to public health
September 5, 2012
After 12 years as the CEO of the University of Illinois Hospital, John DeNardo moves to the School of Public Health.
Helping stroke patients keep their balance
September 5, 2012
Alexander Aruin has developed an inexpensive, simple way to help stroke patients keep their balance.
New research facility ‘more than a building’
September 5, 2012
Transformative. Energizing. A renaissance for science and engineering at UIC. That’s how researchers in chemistry, biology and physics describe the $104 million Advanced Chemical Technology Building.
Book Says Black Women Face More Violence Under ‘Prison Nation’
September 4, 2012
Black women in poor neighborhoods have faced increasing violence because public policy has focused on unconditional punishment, not prevention, according to a new book by a public policy expert at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
International Artists Perform in UIC’s Free ‘Tuesday-at-1’ Concerts
September 4, 2012
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Tuesday-at-1 concert series brings artists from around the world and from UIC to perform in a wide range of musical styles. All concerts take place in Recital Hall L060 on the lower level of the Education, Performing Arts and Social Work Building at 1040 W. Harrison St. Admission is free and open to the public.
$2.4M Gift To Establish Russian History Chair at UIC
September 4, 2012
A $2.4 million gift to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from the estate of Marianna F. Thaden will establish the Edward and Marianna Thaden Chair in Russian and East European Intellectual History.