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Zongmin Zhao and Luyu Zhang in their lab.

November 7, 2025

UIC researchers are using ‘nanopacks’ to develop a multiple sclerosis treatment 

UIC researchers created a way to treat autoimmune disorders like MS with special cells that deliver anti-inflammatory “nanopacks” to the nervous system.

Five people stand shoulder to shoulder in a room lined with bookshelves.

July 14, 2025

Uncovering a potential link between oral herpes, multiple sclerosis

UIC researchers have identified a new molecular pathway connecting the virus to MS-like symptoms.

White arrows point to microvesicles coming off a cell.

December 4, 2017

A new way to deliver multiple sclerosis drugs to the brain

Tiny vesicles can cross blood-brain barrier

silhouette of girl with illustration of neurons over her head
Anne Boullerne and Doug Feinstein

March 4, 2015

Strong genetic risk factor for MS discovered in five affected siblings

Researchers find variant almost doubles women’s risk for disabling disease

Using a coin to scratch off a lottery ticket

March 19, 2013

New lottery game benefits MS research

A new Illinois Lottery game announced at UIC will bring over $1 million for multiple sclerosis research.