All Entries by Emily Stone

Group photo of researchers after receiving grant award for gut microbiome research. From left to right: Ardith Doorenbos (UIC), Stefan Green (Rush), Mark Lockwood (UIC), Lisa Tussing-Humphreys (UIC), and Beatrix Peñalver Bernabé (UIC).

September 14, 2023

Talking with their doctor about social media can help teens stay safer online 

Training primary care physicians to talk to teens improved online behavior

Dr. Deepak Shukla (left) and Tejabhiram Yadavalli look at a high

September 11, 2023

Researchers a step closer to effective heparanase inhibitor 

The study identified a molecule that reduced the spread of the herpes simplex virus in human cells

The Great Cities Institute helped organize community discussions for a visioning process for the East Side Chamber of Commerce.

September 8, 2023

UIC’s Great Cities Institute launches Latino Research Initiative 

Initiative builds off of longstanding Latino-focused research

Pink Glove Dance Competition participants

September 7, 2023

Resilience can help breast cancer patients manage difficult symptoms 

The findings can help oncology nurses tailor treatment for patients

Paint peeling off a wooden window frame

August 30, 2023

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levels

Researchers find this to be true even when adjusting for socioeconomic status

The unusual features (in red) of a MCH class I molecule’s groove play a role in how the molecule binds to viral peptides.

August 29, 2023

Researchers get glimpse of previously hidden immune system process 

The discovery could aid in the development of peptide vaccines

August 25, 2023

How a research team moved from tackling vaccine hesitancy to addressing broader issues of mistrust 

The group’s goals have evolved into seeking stronger relationships between the community and health care institutions

August 25, 2023

Cómo un equipo de investigación pasó de atacar las dudas sobre las vacunas a abordar cuestiones más amplias de desconfianza

Los objetivos del grupo han evolucionado hacia la búsqueda de relaciones más sólidas entre la comunidad y las instituciones de atención médica.

Macrophage (red fluorescent staining) that has ingested bacteria (green fluorescence).

August 24, 2023

Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammation

Researchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death

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