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Modern office building with large glass windows surrounded by greenery and a paved walkway.

July 16, 2026

Modernization initiative will enhance arts, learning spaces at UIC

Improvements to Jefferson and Henry halls are scheduled for completion in 2027.

Cell signaling image.

July 14, 2026

New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spots

Technique allows scientists to watch cell signaling.

July 7, 2026

How immune cells in our gut mesentery fight salmonella 

Immune cells in our gut mesentery prevent systemic infection by regulating inflammation.

Eye chart

June 29, 2026

Cardiovascular disease risk tied to vision loss in Latino adults

The study found having more risk factors made visual impairment more likely.

Eye chart

June 29, 2026

Factores de riesgo cardiovascular vinculados a la pérdida de visión en adultos hispanos/latinos

Un estudio en adultos de origen hispano y latino sugiere una relación entre los factores de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y la salud ocular.

Boron nitride nanotube

June 18, 2026

UIC research reveals unusually fast lithium-ion transport

The findings could be used for clean energy and lithium recovery.

UI Hospital

June 17, 2026

UI Health named 2026 Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

UI Health was one of 37 hospitals recognized for its commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people with diabetes.

Butterfly on flower

June 9, 2026

UIC-led monarch butterfly conservation effort surpasses 100 partners nationwide

Voluntary conservation effort now spans 47 states and 1.3 million acres.

Adobe stock - a chart showing heartbeat

June 1, 2026

A new device measures BP on the go, without a cuff

UIC researcher Benjamin Terrones-Sanchez is developing a wireless smartwatch to monitor blood pressure, without a cuff.

UIC's Serap Erdal headshot.

May 18, 2026

UIC, community partners monitor air pollution in Chicago

Open Air Chicago is the country’s largest hyperlocal air quality monitoring network.

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