All neurodegenerative disease

Studying stem-cell-derived neurons, created in the Regenerative

February 16, 2022

Scientists think a peptide could stop, reverse damage to nerve cells

Researchers studying promising treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

September 13, 2021

UIC researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurodegenerative diseases

First of its kind study finds protein may restrict the spread of the herpes simplex virus type 1

Jeffrey Loeb; experts guide

September 23, 2020

Four UIC faculty members earn DPI funding

Funding supports development of international centers of excellence

Song Lab (Liu at al, 2018 is the source material)

March 5, 2020

Can ALS disease progression be slowed?

Research may provide clues to slow down ALS

graphic representing graphene

December 5, 2018

Using graphene to detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseases

Detecting disease from a drop of cerebrospinal fluid

Drs. Vladimir Ilievski and Keiko Watanabe

October 3, 2018

Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer’s

UIC researchers study effects of oral bacteria on brain health in mice

Jeffrey Loeb; experts guide

January 13, 2017

UIC establishes neurological tissue bank; will use ‘big data’ to find cures

Focus is on epilepsy, ALS, brain tumors

May 10, 2013

UIC Graduate Student Wins Doolen Scholarship

Award supports aging-related research