UIC is Chicago’s public research university. Pursuing answers. Shaping the future. Improving communities. #UICResearchMatters #ResearchMatters @thisisUIC @UICnews @UIC_OVCR

Congratulations to UIC Biomedical Engineering PhD student Albert Kofi Dadzie, OD, on receiving the prestigious American Association of Optometry William C. Ezell Fellowship: one of only 16 awarded nationwide! https://t.co/Tal1mGbAG7

Happy National Pharmacy Technician Day! Let’s give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing pharmacy tech heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes! Your hard work and dedication keep our communities healthy and thriving.

Can AI and physics make 3D printing smarter? UIC Assistant Professor Azadeh Haghighi and her team are using Physics-Informed Neural Networks to improve how multi-laser additive manufacturing systems plan and coordinate their printing paths. https://t.co/VxdUgg2vRc

As we age, so do the stem cells in our blood. That can mean higher cancer risk.🩸 @thisisuic researchers have found a protein that can rejuvenate these cells. 📰 https://t.co/tEJezh39Yz 📗 https://t.co/aTBcDFf3d2

The Sahara Desert is one of the driest areas in the world. ☀️ But by the second half of the 21st century, it could see 75% more precipitation than its historical norm, due to rising temperatures and other factors. 📰 https://t.co/LpRV3jBgF6 📗 https://t.co/HhJ5EmZrYf

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Poisonings from local anesthetics dropped 50% over a decade. But lidocaine poisonings rose more than 50% in just 4 years, @thisisUIC researchers found. New studies suggest current safeguards may not be enough. 📰: https://t.co/OrQTAjOWxu

UIC researchers are using machine learning to streamline the bridge inspection process. https://t.co/gVGWCPtQLR #UIC #Chicago #Engineering #machinelearning #civilengineering

After nearly a century, an epic tradition returned to Chicago on Sept. 21. Learn how @uicpublichealth assistant professor Abhilasha Shrestha and her students helped make the river swim possible ▶️ https://t.co/RhwDIy1xlf More on lake water testing▶️ https://t.co/8IhCILZ4hT

What happens when salmonella meets a common fungus in the gut? 🧫 A new @thisisUIC study shows the yeast candida albicans can supercharge salmonella infections, a common cause of food poisoning. 📰: https://t.co/8VMcbOW2Ou 📗: https://t.co/0PuHkRLelV

UIC's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is growing with the addition of four new faculty members. https://t.co/A7b99U7iLg #UIC #Engineering #Chicago

Our #BSN program surged in new U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today. Climbing seven places to No. 6 in the nation, the program also retained its spot as No. 1 in Illinois! @usnews #Nursing #Rankings #UIC

It's no surprise — @usnews’s 2026 rankings show UIC on the rise 🔥 ⬆️ #1 in Illinois for social mobility ⬆️ #42 public university in the nation ⬆️ #6 Bachelor of Science in Nursing #USNewsBestColleges #CollegeRankings #UIC #Chicago #ThisIsUIC

Metal-organic films — made of metal ions and organic materials — can store energy, purify water and more. Now, @UIC_MaSEL researchers have come up with a new way to improve their design and model their properties. 📰 https://t.co/c2ElxOLnDg 📓@CellPressNews

🎙️ Introducing UIC's official podcast: "This Is UIC," where university leaders and innovators are inspiring change and shaping conversations on topics that matter. New episodes will drop biweekly starting TOMORROW on @ApplePodcasts , @Spotify and https://t.co/ukRGWkVcio #Podcast

The numbers are in! UIC Nursing had an overall increase of 15% this fall, bringing in a record number of students. Read more: https://t.co/IbGsvaJBye

Barbershops and @thisisUIC researchers team up in Chicago. ✂️🧪 A new @UICpublichealth study finds elevated stress levels in Black men living in high-violence neighborhoods — measured through hair samples collected at local barbershops. 🔗 https://t.co/uGamzfPkd7

Lung contaminants combined with inflammation can lead to chronic lung disease. @thisisUIC researchers found that a protein called IL-10 is critical for preventing lung inflammation and related diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. 📰 https://t.co/wq4t33YohB 📗 https://t.co/IY7WsnHHYB

Happy Healthcare Simulation Week! Healthcare simulation empowers learners to practice, reflect, and grow in a safe environment—ultimately transforming the way we teach, learn, and deliver care. SAIL is proud to celebrate the innovation and impact of simulation this and every week