Research Highlights

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2025 Research Article Awardees

Research articles are nominated and selected by the UIC public health community annually. Awards recognize and highlight the excellent research that is being produced in the School of Public Health, including the Institute…

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2025 Student Research Symposium

As part of UIC's 2025 Research Week, SPH will host its fourth year of Lightning Talks. Explore the groundbreaking research SPH students of all levels are working on at the Student Research Symposium.

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2025 Research Seed Funding Awardees

The UIC SPH seed funding program develops early-stage, cutting-edge research that contributes to the school’s mission. SPH annually awards seed grants to innovative research projects and early-career investigators. Meet this year's awardees!

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Meet SPH’s 2024 APHA Presenters and Awardees

Read our guide below to learn more about the 38 presentations that will be led by School of Public Health faculty, staff, and students. If you’re attending APHA, be sure to stop by…

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Social media cannabis ads frequently violate state regulations

Samantha Marinello, PhD in Health Policy and Administration '22 is the lead author of a study that found cannabis dispensaries are creating ads targeted at youth or making health claims, both prohibited by law.

Research Article Awards