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Suellen Oliveira and Lizzy Villarreal in lab

September 2, 2026

Targeting two proteins to prevent pulmonary hypertension

UIC researchers identified two proteins associated with the life-threatening disease.

Adobe stock - a chart showing heartbeat

June 1, 2026

A new device measures BP on the go, without a cuff

UIC researcher Benjamin Terrones-Sanchez is developing a wireless smartwatch to monitor blood pressure, without a cuff.

Anne Fink

September 2, 2020

UIC research discovers links among poor sleep, high blood pressure, gut microbiome

Study shows potential negative effects of disrupted sleep

feet of person walking on a treadmill

February 13, 2018

What is a ‘normal’ blood pressure response during exercise testing?

First study in 20 years shows updates needed