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November 28, 2023
Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growthThe method identified promising targets for precision oncology in two types of cancer
October 26, 2023
Researchers define role of key protein in link between high-fat diet, cancer metastasisA membrane protein that absorbs fatty acids was found to promote aggressive cancer
October 18, 2023
UIC, Mile Square join national trial of blood test for multi-cancer screeningResearchers will study a new test that screens for 50 types of cancer
October 16, 2023
Single cell genomics reveal key cell factor for dangerous identity loss in tumor cellsUIC researchers used single-cell genomics to identify key factors in dedifferentiation, tumor growth
October 4, 2023
UIC student honored with cancer research awardDoctoral student Ifeanyi “Beverly” Chukwudozie recognized for her work
August 29, 2023
Clinical clue leads to design of promising new solution for chemo-resistant leukemiaA genetic variant associated with better outcomes for leukemia patients suggests a new drug candidate.
July 21, 2023
‘Junk DNA’ offers clue to stopping cancer drug’s vascular damageA team led by UIC’s Sang-Ging Ong uncovered the reason why sunitinib damages blood vessels.
July 20, 2023
Role of key metabolic enzyme in liver fibrosis defined by UIC scientistsA team led by Nissim Hay identified a pathway that triggers the organ’s responsible to injury and illness.
October 25, 2022
New enzyme inhibitor shows promise for treating cancers, autoimmune diseasesDiscovery reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie
April 6, 2022
Researchers look to licorice for promising cancer treatmentsLicorice-derived substance may have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer effects