University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Researchers at UICOM and @UIHealth are changing the narrative surrounding telesurgery with a new $9 million grant from the Office of Naval Research. Read more: go.uic.edu/telesurgery
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
May 22
New experiments performed in vitro and in mice clarify the molecular origins of uncontrolled inflammatory immune responses in the lungs—a common and severe complication of lung infections. @dollymehtalab @uiccom #InnateImmunity scim.ag/3Rna6yk
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Don’t miss your chance to take part in our Annual Checkup! Visit go.uic.edu/AnnualCheckup to join in and tell us what matters to you. #COMannualcheckup
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It’s our Annual Checkup, and we’re asking the College of Medicine community to weigh in by 5/15. Visit go.uic.edu/AnnualCheckup to tell us your interests and preferences. Then if you’re one of the first 1,000 people to respond, claim your College of Medicine keychain.
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Let's celebrate our grads! The 144th annual UI COM commencement ceremony will be held Friday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. CST. We're pleased to share that Harold Varmus, MD will be delivering our address. Join the livestream tomorrow: go.uic.edu/144Commencement
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
Takeshi Shimamura, associate professor of surgery in @uiccom, sees cancer as a many-headed monster: adaptive and relentless. But with a new treatment, an "undruggable" lung cancer is now effectively being targeted.
Learn more at today.uic.edu/two-in-one-tre…
#UICResearchMatters
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We're extremely proud to share that Crain's Chicago Business has honored several UI COM, @UIHealth and @UICancerCenter personnel as Notable Leaders. This annual recognition celebrates individuals whose work strengthens Chicago. today.uic.edu/crains-chicago…
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
Apr 3
@thisisUIC researchers have repurposed an FDA-approved cancer drug, doxorubicin, to treat drug-resistant strains of herpes.
This is especially helpful for immunocompromised patients, including cancer patients, who are vulnerable to HSV-1 infection.
▶️today.uic.edu/the-cancer-dru…
ALT UIC researchers repurposed the cancer drug doxorubicin to treat herpes. Standing (from left): Sudhanshu Singh, Xiang Shen and Chandrashekhar Patil. Sitting (from left): Pankaj Sharma, Divya Kapoor and Deepak Shukla. (Photo: Deepak Shukla)
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
One envelope 💌 and the moment everyone's been waiting for! ✨
#MatchDay2026 #Residency #MedSchool #UIC #ThisIsUIC #Chicago
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
Check out @AAMCtoday’s Match Week piece on career changers participating in the @TheNRMP 2026 Match. Always blessed when I can share my journey to medicine at University of Illinois College of Medicine @uiccom. aamc.org/news/pursuing-medic…
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Happy Match Day to the University of Illinois College of Medicine Class of 2026! This morning, over 200 students from the College of Medicine's three campuses learned where they will start their residency programs in just a few short weeks.
Read more: go.uic.edu/MatchDay2026Web
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This morning's St. Baldrick's event had our community coming together in support of childhood cancer research. Participants from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, @UIHealth, and @UICancerCenter each took part! go.uic.edu/StBaldricksFox
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
The Advancing Disability-Inclusive Health curriculum from @uiccom is a fantastic, free resource for medical students, healthcare students, and practicing providers to learn how to improve care and healthcare experiences for patients with disabilities. adih.uic.edu/
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
Mar 9
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide. 🫁
@uiccom researchers found that cancer patients’ lungs shared a telltale warning sign that can help detect, treat and prevent the disease in its earliest stages.
▶️today.uic.edu/the-telltale-l…
ALT Researcher wearing a lab coat in his lab.
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Today we are celebrating the achievements of women and women scientists all around the globe. Happy International Women's Day to our UI COM community!
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In celebration of the 100th year of Black History Month commemorations, @thisisUIC's programming theme, Stories of Our Resistance and Resilience, centers the lived experiences and cultural legacies of Black communities. More info: go.uic.edu/bhm
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University of Illinois College of Medicine retweeted
Jan 14
Sometimes, research is like detective work.
@thisisUIC researchers-turned-sleuths gave diabetic blindness the third degree. Their interrogation turned up a new avenue for treatment. 🔎
Dive into the mystery▶️today.uic.edu/the-curious-ca…
ALT Researchers Andrius Kazlauskas (form left), Jennifer Lim and Maximilian McCann. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC)
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UI COM student DeAnthoni Wilkins was recently featured in a @Medscape article authored by @LambethHochwald, detailing how he navigates family conversations surrounding personal health, including those asking for advice. Read more: go.uic.edu/medadvice
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We hope you've had a joyous holiday season! Wishing you peace and prosperity in the new year!
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