All Featured Academic Research
January 12, 2026
The curious case of the missing endothelial cellsA mystery investigated by UIC researchers turns up a new avenue for treatment of diabetic blindness.
December 19, 2025
UIC researchers image near-room-temperature superconductorsSuperhydrides can conduct electricity at unprecedented temperatures without losing energy.
December 18, 2025
Engineers create wearable sensor that flexes with skinDevice can measure electrolytes, glucose in sweat for real-time monitoring.
November 17, 2025
UIC scientists recreate the universe’s first moments by slamming together oxygen ionsAt the Large Hadron Collider, physicists study quark-gluon plasma, which filled the universe right after the Big Bang.
November 10, 2025
Thanks to the work of UIC researchers, five Vietnam War MIAs come homeCenter for the Recovery and Identification of the Missing helps recover servicemen missing in Laos.
November 3, 2025
UI Health receives two research grants to focus on early detection of lung cancerUI Health lung cancer researchers receive two grants during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
October 16, 2025
UIC study of blood stem cells asks: Can we slow aging on a cellular level?Supplementing with protein platelet factor 4 rejuvenates aged blood stem cells.
October 13, 2025
UIC math grad student earns inaugural Simons FellowshipClay Mizgerd awarded $30,000 fellowship for mathematics research.
September 9, 2025
$8.3M federal grant extends UIC research on alcohol use disorderThe interdisciplinary team will continue their work on how long-term alcohol use affects brain cells.
September 9, 2025
Chronic stress in Black men, measured through hair cortisol, linked to neighborhood violenceUIC study part of collaboration with city barbershops.