College of Medicine: Research
Our research goals are broad and ambitious, as are the needs and hopes of our patients. We aim to advance treatment now, and health in the future, by pursuing both fundamental insights and their application to the practice of medicine. Investigators across the College of Medicine are doing cutting-edge research in clinical medicine, in basic biomedical science, and in the translation of basic findings into clinical practice and societal health. Focus areas include cancer, women’s health, neurosciences, cardiac and vascular medicine, infectious disease, and obesity and diabetes.
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Research in the News
- Research finds environment matters for rejuvenating stem cell activityby Rob Mitchum on May 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm
New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- New research identifies key target in relationship between white blood cells, inflammation by Rob Mitchum on May 23, 2023 at 4:52 pm
Study reveals potential new drug target to control autoimmune and chronic inflammation diseases
- AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxietyby Rob Mitchum on May 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm
New study finds AI voice assistant app delivering psychotherapy can help patients with mild depression and anxiety
- A smoke detector for viruses? by Rob Mitchum on May 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm
UIC biologist and engineer collaborate on new monitoring tech
- Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, how to potentially prevent themby Emily Stone on May 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm
New research on herpes infections of the eye adds to the understanding of how to target anti-viral drugs.
- La clínica de UI Health ayuda a los hispanohablantes que buscan trasplantes de riñónby Carlos Sadovi on April 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Desde que comenzó la clínica se han inscrito más de 160 pacientes
- UI Health’s clinic aids Spanish speakers seeking kidney transplantsby Carlos Sadovi on April 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Since opening in April 2022, the clinic has served more than 160 patients
- Announcing the interim chief executive officer, UI Hospital & Clinicsby UIC News staff on March 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Dear UIC community, I am very pleased to announce that
- Friday: UIC medical students will meet their matchby Jacqueline Carey on March 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Match Day takes place on the same day and time at medical schools across the United States
- UIC doctor, educator named 2023 Macy Foundation Faculty Scholarby Jacqueline Carey on March 9, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Dr. Geoffrey Stetson one of six selected for honor