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February 15, 2012

PRESS CONFERENCE: Chicago and Illinois Lead Nation in Public Corruption, Report Says

Chicago and Illinois lead the nation in public corruption convictions according to a new report co-authored by a University of Illinois at Chicago political scientist and a senior fellow at the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Details of the study, which uses data from the U.S. Department of Justice, will be released at a news conference.

January 25, 2012

Entry Point for Hepatitis C Infection Identified

A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.

January 24, 2012

New Book Critiques ‘Corporate’ School Reform

Neoliberal education reforms, including No Child Left Behind and Chicago’s Renaissance 2010, tend to “marketize” schools and threaten to dismantle public education as we know it, according to a new book edited by a University of Illinois at Chicago education researcher.

January 10, 2012

UIC Funds New Research on Citizens’ Role in Public Policy

Five projects at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received awards funding research aimed at improving citizen participation in government services, often through the use of technology.

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November 1, 2011

UIC study seeks safe bike seats for men

UIC researchers test bicycle seats to learn whether bike riding puts men at risk for sexual dysfunction

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