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Two SPH Faculty Win UIC Research and Scholarship Awards

Posted on January 15, 2026

Each year, the UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office of Technology Management announce UIC Research and Scholarship Annual Award winners. These awards recognize the efforts of faculty researchers,…

Student collects water sample from Lake Michigan during sunrise

Tides of Change

Posted on January 06, 2026

From Lake Michigan to the rivers that wind through its neighborhoods, water has always shaped Chicago. UIC SPH researchers are leading the charge to ensure safe, equitable access to this essential resource while shaping the future of water safety.

Nabeeha Tabani prepares to pour lake water samples through filter paper.

SPH Research Funding Grows By $10.1 Million, Totals $35.3 Million in FY25

Posted on November 24, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago amassed $490.7 million in research funding during fiscal year 2025, including $35.3 million at the School of Public Health. Leading the funded projects is the new Climate Center for Health Excellence.

Chronic stress in Black men, measured through hair cortisol, linked to neighborhood violence

Posted on September 10, 2025

New research from SPH found that Black men who live in neighborhoods with high rates of violent crime have elevated levels of cortisol in their hair. Cortisol is a measure of chronic stress.

Justin and Aline stand in front of the SPH building

SPH study shows how abortion provider laws hinder access to women’s health care

Francesca Sacco | Posted on August 19, 2025

Nearly half of US counties do not have obstetricians and gynecologists. Research findings suggest that three decades of laws targeting abortion providers have resulted in this shortage and have obstructed access to women’s health care.

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Building Global Research Ties Through Young Visiting Scholar Program

Posted on June 16, 2025

Dr. Nathaniel Tran recently traveled to Taiwan as part of a Young International Visiting Scholar Program–a multi-institutional exchange between the University of Illinois system and Taiwanese universities.

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SPH Year End Honors and Awards

Posted on May 20, 2025

SPH is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, and alumni this graduation season with school, university, and national honors.

Dean Giles and Holden Thorp sit in red chairs on stage and are talking

Science editor-in-chief discusses state of US research with Dean Giles

Posted on May 15, 2025

Even though research is facing trials, both in funding and public support, Thorp remains inspired by visits to institutions like UIC, he said during a UIC Chair Chat with SPH Dean Giles.

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2025 Research Article Awardees

Posted on April 25, 2025

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

Posted on April 24, 2025

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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