All Research
March 9, 2026
The telltale lung: A new clue to identify, treat early-stage lung cancerUIC researchers found a biomarker that can flag — and perhaps help prevent — early-stage lung cancer.
March 3, 2026
UIC trains future nurses, physicians to communicate with careUIC researchers created a litmus test for clinical communication skills, with patient participation as a cornerstone.
March 3, 2026
Can acupuncture help ease debilitating and persistent chronic pain?Rigorous clinical trials at UIC test the treatment in vulvar pain, chronic sickle cell and angina.
February 28, 2026
What makes superagers’ brains special?UIC researchers have an answer, and it’s all about neuron growth.
February 23, 2026
UIC engineers develop plant-based plastic alternative for use in shopping bagsThe plant-based substance takes just one month to break down in soil.
February 17, 2026
UIC and One Hope United partner to build national model of Hope House programThe program is expanding to Illinois to provide opportunities for youth involved with the child welfare system.
February 17, 2026
Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowshipsPhilip Engel and Andy Nguyen are two of 126 fellows across the U.S. and Canada.
February 10, 2026
New gene-editing method could advance regenerative medicineBreakthrough could help scientists more efficiently engineer cells for therapies.
February 2, 2026
Rural public transit yields nearly $4 for every dollar spent, study estimatesResearch suggests that investing in rural transit has numerous benefits.
January 26, 2026
How digital copies make medicine more personalLu Cheng explains how digital copies of patients can help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease.