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UIC Neurofibromatosis Clinic Recognized as 'Specialty Clinic' Within the NF Clinic Network
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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University of Illinois College of Medicine Celebrates 144th Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The University of Illinois College of Medicine celebrated its 144th commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
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Two University of Illinois College of Medicine Faculty Members Named Fellows of Drexel University College of Medicine’s National Leadership Program
Monday, April 27, 2026
UI COM Welcomes Dr. Roeland Nusse for Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Kelley Volpe, MD Named Associate Dean for Admissions
Friday, March 27, 2026
Kelley Volpe, MD, has been named Associate Dean for Admissions of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
University of Illinois College of Medicine Class of 2026 Celebrates Match Day
Friday, March 20, 2026
Over 200 fourth-year medical students at the University of Illinois College of Medicine learned where they will complete their training and begin their careers during Match Day ceremonies on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Acuity Contracting Update
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Acuity Insights One45 implementation continues to move forward and is on track for launch in April 2026 for our M3 Clerkship students. Several key activities occurred this month:  One45 Demonstration Video – Acuity…
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Monica Vela, MD, FACP, Appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Development
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Monica Vela, MD, FACP, has been appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Development.
Jerry Krishnan, MD, PhD
Jerry Krishnan, MD, PhD Appointed Interim Vice Dean for Research
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jerry Krishnan, MD, PhD has been appointed Interim Vice Dean for Research at UI COM.
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A molecular path toward DNA health
Monday, June 1, 2026
Listen to story summary Marta Markiewicz-Potoczny. Marta Markiewicz-Potoczny studies molecular pathways: the stepping stones our cells use to send signals (like hunger) and substances (like hormones) throughout the body. ...
UIC and UI Health: Reshaping the future of telesurgery
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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UIC scientists develop promising therapy for deadly lung condition
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a drug-like molecule that can restore function in the lungs of people experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a severe condition that can lead to respiratory failure and death. The therapy, which has been tested in mice, stops fluid from leaking out of lungs’ blood vessels and improves lung...
Salman Khetani: How can we safely test drugs and chemicals?
Monday, April 20, 2026
Salman Khetani, professor of biomedical engineering, is this year’s Distinguished Researcher in Natural Sciences and Engineering. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) In today’s world, how can we make sure the many chemicals...
UIC scientists source anti-cancer treatment in bacteria
Monday, April 20, 2026
Listen to story summary Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed an anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in cancer tumors. When tested in combination with radiation in animal models of prostate cancer, it was highly effective — the...
Crain’s Chicago Business recognizes notable UIC leaders 
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
UIC leaders recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business (top row, left to right): Andy Mitchell, Andrew Boyd, Nicky Boothe, Karriem Watson and Niranjan Karnik; (bottom row, left to right) Jonathan Radosta, Tiesa Hughes-Dillard, David Chestek and Shikha Jain Each year, Crain’s Chicago Business...
4 new UIC fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
Thursday, March 26, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago researchers (left to right) Jun Sun, Zaijie Wang, Nancy Freitag and Philip Yu. University of Illinois Chicago faculty members Nancy...
UIC research: A cancer drug that treats herpes, too
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
UIC researchers repurposed the cancer drug doxorubicin to treat herpes. Standing (from left): Sudhanshu Singh, Xiang Shen and Chandrashekhar Patil. Sitting (from left): Pankaj Sharma, Divya Kapoor and Deepak Shukla. (Photo: Deepak...
Match Day photos: ‘A win for everyone’
Monday, March 23, 2026
Fourth-year medical students celebrate on March 20, Match Day, as they learn which residency program they have been matched with to continue their training. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/ UIC) There were tears and cheers as fourth-year medical students at...
UIC study: Greener neighborhoods support healthier birth weights
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time and time again, studies have shown that proximity to nature benefits your health. Now, research from the University of Illinois Chicago finds that nature can positively affect you even before you’re born. Listen to story summary A study from the
The telltale lung: A new clue for early-stage lung cancer
Monday, March 9, 2026
Dr. Frank Weinberg is leading a study that aims to detect and treat lung cancer at its earliest stages. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Studying the body’s smallest bacteria gave...
What makes superagers’ brains special?
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Listen to story summary Brains of older adults with super healthy cognition grow more new neurons than those of their peers, according to a study from UIC, Northwestern University and the University of Washington. Researchers found that the brains of superagers — octogenarians with uncommonly nimble...