Racial and ethnic groups most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease are underrepresented in U.S. clinical trials, according to SPH research. Zhuoer Lin found that almost half of the trials did not report on race or ethnicity at all.
The initiative, called Open Air Chicago, will track local air pollution over the next five years making the largest system of its kind in the U.S. and the second-largest in the world.
New research from the UIC School of Public Health shows that kids who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters are less likely to engage in violent behavior or substance use than those who don't.
As part of UIC's 2026 Research Week, SPH will host its fifth year of Lightning Talks. Explore the groundbreaking research SPH students of all levels are working on at the Student Lightning Talks.
David DuBois, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Community Health Sciences, won the Excellence in Mentoring Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have dedicated their life’s work to supporting youth through mentoring programs.
In conjunction with IDPH, SPH's Dana Madigan authored IL's second report covering the scope of health issues disproportionately faced by people experiencing homelessness and the need to increase health-promoting interventions.
Welcome Dr. Bethany C. Bray as Interim Assistant Dean for Research. Dr. Bray is a Senior Research Scientist in the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP) and a Research Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at UIC.
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,…
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.
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.
