August 26, 2024
COVID virus evolves more rapidly in the central nervous system than in the lungs, study findsViral evolution in the brain could produce variants of concern, neurological symptoms
March 21, 2024
Research offers hope for preventing post-COVID ‘brain fog’ by targeting brain’s blood vesselsIn a study of mice, researchers identified a mechanism that causes post-infection neurological problems
November 3, 2023
Media Advisory: CDC director to visit UI HealthDr. Mandy K. Cohen to urge Chicagoans to get the latest COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines
September 8, 2023
Twitter analysis captures nutrition chatter early in pandemicResearchers examined public opinion on the role of nutrition in preventing infectious disease
August 25, 2023
How a research team moved from tackling vaccine hesitancy to addressing broader issues of mistrustThe group’s goals have evolved into seeking stronger relationships between the community and health care institutions
May 2, 2023
A smoke detector for viruses?UIC biologist and engineer collaborate on new monitoring tech
February 17, 2023
Updated COVID-19 masking guidanceDear students, faculty and staff, Chicago and Cook County remain […]
January 5, 2023
Spring semester COVID-19 guidanceDear students, faculty and staff, As a follow-up to President […]
November 17, 2022
Wastewater surveillance project wins Chicago Innovation AwardAssociate Professor Rachel Poretsky accepts award honoring pioneering efforts to track COVID-19 through wastewater