April 22, 2024
Students design a more inclusive EEG systemThe most commonly used EEG system does not work well on many culturally Black hairstyles
April 18, 2024
Distinguished Researcher Award, Social Sciences: Claire Decoteau, College of Liberal Arts and SciencesHow can crises help us better understand community health inequities?
April 12, 2024
Pilot research institutes kindle interdisciplinary activity across UICNew pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts
February 15, 2024
Media Advisory: Dr. Anthony Fauci to visit UICInaugural Chair Chats event features Dr. Anthony Fauci in conversation with Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda
February 5, 2024
Making the invisible visible: New center explores equity in dementia care and caregivingThe Center for Health Equity in Cognitive Aging will fund research, mentor faculty and connect with a national network
January 17, 2024
How to increase health equity among childrenResearchers offer policy solutions to counter structural racism affecting children’s health
November 27, 2023
Odehmenan Health Equity Center encourages focus on Native American healthThe center’s goal is to cultivate a community for students, staff, faculty, alumni and neighborhood partners.
June 7, 2023
Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trialsA lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials
March 3, 2022
Health equity initiatives receive funding from the American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society funds will support several research and development initiatives around cancer health disparities
June 9, 2021
New research indicates maternal adult characteristics do not predict stillbirth, early neonatal deathResearch disrupts mother-blaming narratives of pregnancy outcomes in humans