June 4, 2013
Binge drinking may put young people at risk for heart diseaseBlood vessels show changes that may predict cardiovascular problems
May 21, 2013
Gender’s role in development of heart diseaseChanges in heart, which occur long before symptoms, may be key to early diagnosis and treatment
May 20, 2013
Do men’s and women’s hearts burn fuel differently?UIC receives grant to study gender differences in heart’s metabolism
May 14, 2013
With pilot grants, researchers can test ideasCenter for Clinical and Translational Science selected six research projects for funding in 2013
February 19, 2013
Cardiovascular disease from the insideXiaoping Du exemplifies the UIC ideal: superb scholarship with tremendous potential.
February 12, 2013
Focus on the heartBy seventh grade, E. Douglas Lewandowski knew he wanted to be either a scientist, a point guard or a center fielder. Science won.
November 7, 2012
Latinos at risk for cardiovascular diseaseHispanics and Latinos living in the U.S. are highly likely to have several major cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and smoking, according to a new, large-scale study.
October 10, 2012
Developing a blood test for heart failureSamuel Dudley is developing a diagnostic blood test that could help save the lives of patients who come to the ER with heart failure.
February 23, 2012
Naked Mole-Rats Bear Lifesaving CluesCould blind, buck-toothed, finger-sized naked mole-rats harbor in their brain cells a survival secret that might lead to better heart attack or stroke treatments?