February 16, 2022
Scientists think a peptide could stop, reverse damage to nerve cellsResearchers studying promising treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
September 13, 2021
UIC researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurodegenerative diseasesFirst of its kind study finds protein may restrict the spread of the herpes simplex virus type 1
September 23, 2020
Four UIC faculty members earn DPI fundingFunding supports development of international centers of excellence
December 5, 2018
Using graphene to detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseasesDetecting disease from a drop of cerebrospinal fluid
October 3, 2018
Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer’sUIC researchers study effects of oral bacteria on brain health in mice
January 13, 2017
UIC establishes neurological tissue bank; will use ‘big data’ to find curesFocus is on epilepsy, ALS, brain tumors