February 25, 2021
UIC researchers find new biomarker for active sarcoidosisThe researchers looked at the medical records of 58 patients – mostly African American – diagnosed with sarcoidosis
March 20, 2018
How does the lung microbiome influence sarcoidosis?Researchers will look at microbiome, immune response in sarcoidosis patients
December 19, 2016
High-fat diet before imaging improves diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosisA new gold standard for diagnosis
September 23, 2014
UI Health, Bernie Mac Foundation host sarcoidosis town hallSarcoidosis research and patient experiences will be presented
October 15, 2013
STAR Center marks first year of research, treatmentNumber of patients has increased 70 percent
September 25, 2013
UI Health, Bernie Mac Foundation celebrate first year of sarcoidosis centerUI Health, Bernie Mac Foundation event highlights research, clinical services
October 11, 2012
New Gene Test Flags Risk of Serious Complications in SarcoidosisResearchers at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System have identified a genetic signature that distinguishes patients with complicated sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that can be fatal, from patients with a more benign form of the disease. The gene signature could become the basis for a simple blood test.
October 10, 2012
UI Hospital unveils new transplant unit, research centerThe UI Hospital unveiled two new units last week that focus on healing patients with devastating chronic diseases.